Fernhill Gardens The giant Wellingtonian redwoods in the broadwalk at Fernhill form a cathedral-like aisle. Beyond them stretches the greeness of the Victorian laurel lawn and a magnificent springtime blaze of colour from rhododendrons and azaleas. Many of these specimens were introduced from the Himalayas by the William Hooker expedition. At Fernhill you can see an increasingly rare example of an enclosed Victorian vegetable and flower garden. Many of the trees in the estate date back 200 years and the work of Judge William Darley, who collected plants from all over the world, has been continued by the Walker family. | Situated | Fernhill is situated on the north-eastern slope of the Three Rock mountain, 11km south of the city centre on the Enniskerry Road, or 6km inland from Dun Laoghaire. 44 bus | | Open | All Year: Tuesday - Saturday and Bank Holidays 11.00-17.00; Sundays 14.00-17.00 | | Admission | Adults €5.00, OAPs/Students €4.00, Children over 5 years €2.00 Under 5 years free. Group rates and Season Tickets available. | | Facilities | Toilets, Parking, Guided Tours, Plant Sales, School Tours, Childrens Outdoor Parties. | | Contact | Mrs Sally Walker and Mrs Ann Burnett Fernhill Gardens, Sandyford, Co. Dublin
Tel/Fax: +353 1 2954257
Email: dihb@eircom.net
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