Greba Gardens – Hidden Quarry Garden Full of Charm
Greba Gardens is a beautifully transformed three-acre reclaimed quarry, filled with imaginative planting, peaceful woodland walks and charming garden features.
Visitors can explore ponds, bridges, tree-lined paths, a summer house and viewing areas, while spotting dragonflies and other wildlife from shaded benches.
The gardens also feature a productive fruit and vegetable garden, colourful seasonal flowers and ornamental trees.
Plants grown on site are available to buy, and group visits with guided tours can be arranged.
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Our Top Tip: Take some cash to buy some of the home grwon plants!
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: The garden is open from March to November
Opening Times: Book for an appointment
Admission Prices: £4.50 adults, supervised children free
Due to a number of ponds and high unguarded drops children must be supervised at all times!
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About Greba Gardens
Greba Gardens is a 3 acre reclaimed quarry with imaginative planting and some super features.
You may have seen the gardens on TV on Secret Gardens and on BBC Greatest Gardens.
Features include ponds and bridges with meandering paths taking you to woodlands, a summer house and viewing areas.
Benches offer shade from the sun where you can relax and spot the local wildlife including dragonflies!
Look out for the vegetable and fruit garden as well as foxgloves, primulas, camellias and ornamental trees.
And the good news is you can buy plants grown in the garden!
Group visits with guided tours can be arranged.
Accessibility at Greba Gardens
Due to the garden layout it is not really suited for those with mobility issues. Baby carriers are used rather than pushchairs.
Dogs at Greba Gardens
Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Visitor Reviews of Greba Gardens
Facebook Visitor Review Score 4.8 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to the Greba Gardens:
Sarah W. “A truly peaceful escape.” Loved wandering the winding paths and relaxing by the ponds.
David P. “Beautifully restored gardens.” The bridges, woodland and imaginative planting made every corner interesting.
Emma J. “Perfect for wildlife lovers.” Enjoyed spotting dragonflies while relaxing on the shaded benches.
Mark L. “A hidden gem.” The tree sculptures, summer house and colourful flower displays were real highlights.
Linda H. “Inspiring and welcoming.” Loved buying healthy plants grown in the gardens and learning about them on the guided tour.
Local gardens and attractions near to Greba Gardens
Mount Stewart House & Gardens: One of the National Trust’s finest gardens, famous for its colourful themed gardens, lakeside walks, Italian Garden and unique plant collections.
Rowallene Garden: A stunning National Trust garden featuring a Victorian walled garden, woodland walks, rare plants, rock gardens and beautiful seasonal displays.
Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House: Historic walled gardens with Ireland’s oldest living maze, woodland walks and a popular tropical butterfly house.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Greba Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publicatio
31B Carrowdore Road
Greyabbey Newtownards BT22 2LU
United Kingdom