Ardgillan Castle and Victorian Gardens

Built by Rev Robert Taylor in 1738, this fine 18th century country-manor house is surrounded by 80ha of woodlands and gardens. It overlooks the sea 30km north of Dublin city. Ardgillan houses the permanent exhibition of 17th century "Down Survey" maps of Ireland. The garden contains a fine Victorian conservatory and rose garden. A unique 20 alcove fruit wall is one of the features of the Walled Garden which also includes sections for herbs, vegetables and Irish plants. Assistance was received from ERDF grant through the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme.

Situated	Car/Coach route from M1 & N1 between Swords and Balbriggan. Bus 33 from Eden Quay. Access from the Coast Road over a pedestrian bridge.
Open	Castle: 1 April - 30 September, Tues - Sun & Public Holidays 11.00-18.00; July and August open daily; 1 October - 31 March, Tues - Sun & Public Holidays 11.00-16.30; 23 December - 1 January, Closed Park and Garden: open all year, 10.00-18.00; June, July and August, conducted tours of the Gardens and Conservatory each Thursday at 15.00.
Admission	Castle Guided Tour; Adults €7 Students/OAPs €5 Family Ticket €14; Group Rate €5 Map exhibition €5 Guided tour of gardens €7; Group Rate €5
Facilities	Toilets, Parking, Guided Tours, Tea Room, Wheelchair access
Contact	The Administrator, Michael McElligott. Ardgillan Castle & Victoran Gardens Balbriggan, Co Dublin Tel: +353 1 8492212 Fax: +353 1 8492786