Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Historic Gardens, Maze & Tropical Butterflies!
Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House offers a memorable day out in County Down with beautifully landscaped gardens, an impressive arboretum featuring champion trees, Ireland’s oldest living hornbeam maze, a herb garden, Mughal Tower viewing platform and historic walled gardens.
Visitors can also experience the tropical butterfly house, where free flying butterflies land on guests, before relaxing at The Garden House Café with homemade cakes, coffee and light snacks. Families will also find a picnic area, children’s play area and guided group tours of the private gardens available by arrangement.
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Our Top Tip: Look out, and listen, for the friendly peacocks!
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: The garden is open daily
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12noon to 5pm
Admission Prices: £7.95 adults for Gardens or Butterfly house, £13.70 for both
Children aged 3 to 16 years £4.70 & £6.80, Under 3’s Free
The Butterfly House is open the same hours as the Gardens & Maze
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About Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House is packed full of ineterst with lots of features to discover and enjoy.
From the walled garden, arboretum with champion trees, the wonderful Maze Garden, Herb Garden and Mughal Tower with its viewing platform and The Pheasantry.
The Tropical Butterfly House is a special place to visit where you can get up close to the butterflies.
Just don’t brush them off if they land on you as this may kill them!
Get help from the attendants who know how to deal with them – phew.
Get refreshment sat The Garden House Café which serves great coffee, homemade cakes and quick snacks!
There is also a picnic area for you to relax in and play area suitable for teh under 12’s.
Group booking and tours of the separate private gardens can be arranged.
Accessibility at Seaforde Gardens
There are a number of uneven paths so many are not accessible to wheelchair users. Check here for more accessibility information.
Dogs at Seaforde Gardens
Assistance dogs only allowed in the gardens & butterfly house.
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Visitor Reviews of Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
Facebook Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to the Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House:
Rob loved the beautiful gardens, colourful butterfly house, friendly staff and excellent café, calling it a magical family day out.
Sunny enjoyed butterflies landing on the children, spacious paths for prams, peacocks and the family friendly play park.
Tessa F praised the huge variety of butterflies, tropical plants and the bonus of exploring the maze and gardens.
Samantha M liked the abundance of butterflies, lovely gardens, excellent café and attractions for children including the play park.
Apollo I described Seaforde as a hidden gem, praising the butterflies, gardens, maze, picnic area and wide variety of wildlife.
Local gardens and attractions near to Seaforde 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.
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens: Ornamental gardens, woodland trails, lakes and historic estate grounds. About 22 miles away.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House
All information was believed to correct at the time of publicatio
Seaforde
County Down Northern Ireland BT30 8PG
United Kingdom