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Heritage Week: From Soil to Salve – the Medicinal Properties of Plants Found at Farmleigh

Price

Free of charge

Dates

21/08/2024 - 21/08/2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Farmleigh House and Gardens

The greenhouse in the gardens of Farmleigh Estate. The greenhouse is surrounded by flowers

The walled garden, orchards and estate at Farmleigh provided vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers and foliage for generations of the Guinness family. Some of these had additional uses as well as being edible. Ramble for remedies and ideas for potions and lotions. It involves walking garden paths with a variety of surface including gravel and grass. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

This free tour lasts an hour or so- no longer than 75 minutes.

Meeting point: Motor House Reception in the Courtyard.

Suitable for age 12 plus. This is a free but ticketed tour. Booking is necessary by phone or email.

  • Tel : 01 8155914
  • Email : farmleighguides@opw.ie

Contact

Phoenix Park
Dublin 15
D15 TD50

01 815 5914

Getting Here

Located 5km from Centre of Dublin, in the Phoenix Park.

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