Opening Times
Monday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Sunday by appointment only
Closed November, December & January
A Naturalistic Plant Lover’s Garden!
Ballyrobert Gardens near Ballyclare, County Antrim, is a six acre RHS Partner Garden blending into surrounding woodland and countryside. More than 4,000 labelled plants, themed gardens, a lake, woodland paths, fairy houses, rare snowdrops and wildlife areas create a relaxed, naturalistic experience. The nursery propagates many plants displayed in the garden, while visitors can enjoy self service refreshments.
My top tip: Bring some bags, you know you are leaving with some new plants!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.9
Open 10am to 5pm
Ticket Prices:
Garden Entry £8.50
Free entry to the Nursery
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday, Sunday by appointment only, Closed November to January
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm – last entrance is at 4.30pm
Admission Prices: Garden Admission Adults £8.50, Free entry to the Nursery
Groups larger than 15 people the entrance fee can include a free tour if booked in advance – bargain!
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Visitor Information for Ballyrobert Gardens
Ballyrobert Gardens is located about 17 miles South East of Ballymena town and is a Nursery and Garden set in a six acre plot.
What sets this Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden apart from others is that it is designed to blend into its woodland surroundings.
The garden is six acres and the woodland is about 10 acres and has over 4,000 varieties of plants which are actually labelled in the garden – so useful for novices and experts alike!
The gardens are used to trial and propagate plants you can buy in the Nursery and online. ps, their delivery costs are very good!
A number of features to look out for in the garden include the lucky fairy trees by the entrance, the Station Lawn, so called as there was a train station there once, and now home to the hole tree. It’s a tree with a hole.
The Cottage Garden is now mostly ornemental save the apple trees, blackberry bushes and you may also spot the some rare snowdrops.
The Glenlinchy Borders are a natural Glen with more snowdrops, wood anemones and bleubells – best seen in Autumn and Winter perhaps?
The Lakeside Garden is not surprisingly by a small lake with Azalea’s to the fore nd teh Orchard Garden is mostly ornamental.
The only formal area is the Formal Garden but even that is not seriously formal and the Rear Garden joins the cottage to the countryside and the wildlife like hares and foxes that you may see.
And the Woodland Garden has a natural path running through it so you can discover the Fairy Houses. Will they be at home? Ideal for the kids!
I particualry like the Wilding Area, like the name implies this is an area left a bit to its own devices to encourage wildlife like the elusive Woodcocks and Snipes.
You can get self service refreshments in the Nursery with tea and coffee available in the Tea Room.
Accessibility at Ballyrobert Gardens
Much of the garden & facilities are accessible but rain & some more remote parts of the garden may be tricky.
Dogs at Ballyrobert Gardens
Guide / assistance dogs only allowed.
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What Visitors Say About Ballyrobert Gardens
Visitor Review Score 4.9 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens and features are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Ballyrobert Gardens:
Jen H liked the colourful blooms, variety of plants, picnic areas, children’s appeal and self service tearoom.
Marty W appreciated the inspiring no dig approach and how the garden works with its difficult soil.
Nancy Fisher enjoyed the beautiful garden as well as the well packaged plants and efficient service.
Map of local gardens near to Ballyrobert Gardens for you to visit
While you are visiting Ballyrobert Gardens take some time to discover other gardens nearby, and a few further afield, that you can also visit!
Local gardens and attractions near to Ballyrobert Gardens
Antrim Castle Gardens – 9 miles from Ballyrobert Gardens: Historic Anglo Dutch water garden with canals, cascade, parterre, ponds and the remains of a 17th-century castle.
Greenmount Campus Nature Trail – 10 miles from Ballyrobert Gardens: A historic 28 acre botanical garden featuring the spectacular Palm House, Tropical Ravine, formal planting, mature trees and extensive plant collections.
Belfast Botanic Gardens – 13 miles from Ballyrobert Gardens: Victorian public gardens with historic glasshouses, extensive planting, mature trees and seasonal displays.
Galgorm Castle & Garden – 15 miles from Ballyrobert Gardens: Historic 17th-century estate with mature parkland, riverside scenery, castle and surviving formal and walled garden features.
Glernarm Gardens – 18 miles from Ballyrobert Gardens: Award-winning historic walled garden featuring herbaceous borders, potager planting, Victorian glasshouse, sculptures and woodland walks.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Ballyrobert Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
154 Ballyrobert Road
Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 9RT
United Kingdom