National Botanic Gardens
Botanical Garden
Glasnevin, Dublin
"The greenhouses/ glasshouses are wonderful - I want one!"(5 Tips)
"friendly squirrels in the trees at the back of the buildings."(5 Tips)
"river behind the glasshouses"(2 Tips)
"They have 2 free tours per day, check their website for more info."(2 Tips)
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Claudia BritoMarch 29, 2018The best and most beautiful botanical garden I ever seen. It’s free. I strongly recommend if you like flowers
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Noura SayedJune 24, 2017Great place to visit when it ain't raining. Check out the pond there are cute ducks; you could also find squirrels roaming around if you search hard enough!
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Otel.comOctober 27, 2011Plant lovers will definitely love this 27-acre garden, which has a collection of about 15,000 plant species (some of them extinct) from different parts of the world. Amazing greenhouses as well.Upvote2Downvote
Abdul KaraAugust 21, 2020Fresh air, plenty of oxygen and beautiful nature. All together.
Upvote2Downvote- EDRJuly 31, 2022Free of charge, worth to spend a couple of hours. They have 2 free tours per day, check their website for more info. Hosts an internal cafe for rainy days, filled with cakes❤️UpvoteDownvote
- Liam O HannrachainDecember 6, 2018Picnic and good vibe heaven. I love floating around the Botanical gardens. Tip: Turn your phone off and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, take it all in.UpvoteDownvote
Alice D'alessandroAugust 8, 2018One of the prettiest place in Dublin ❤️ Relax and a lot to see!! And it's freeeeeUpvote1Downvote- Liam O HannrachainNovember 9, 2018Picnic and good vibe heaven. I love floating around the Botanical gardens. Tip: turn your phone off and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.UpvoteDownvote
Sarah MaddenNovember 5, 2018Beautiful gardens and free entry! Visit Glasnevin cemetery when you’re nearby
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- Janja PilicJanuary 6, 2016The greenhouses/ glasshouses are wonderful - I want one! Also, there is so much space to walk around and a lot to be learned by the way.UpvoteDownvote
Zita PatkosApril 28, 2016Upvote1Downvote
Delfin English SchoolsJuly 17, 2014Take a stroll in the gardens on a Sunday afternoon for a free guided tour (12pm-2.30pm). Delfin approved ;)Upvote3Downvote
StephenApril 2, 2016You could and should spend the whole day here soaking up the colours and smells of this gem. It is unfortunate it is not spoken of enough.UpvoteDownvote
Niall MurphyJuly 22, 2013Well worth a visit - check out the greenhouses and cafe. They often have art exhibits around the groundsUpvoteDownvote
Púca OfficialNovember 9, 2012If you wanna see some squirrels amongst many other things.... Head to the Botanic gardens...
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One of the most beautiful parks in IrelandUpvote2Downvote
Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days and only open during winter months from 0930 to 1630 so arrive early. The gardens back onto Glasnevin Cemetary which have free tours available twice daily! Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Glen HylandMarch 14, 2016Very peaceful lovely place to go for a walk with your better halfUpvoteDownvote
Andrew LovettApril 22, 2014Impressive food in the restaurant, expensive but worth the money
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Keith Mac UidhirNovember 15, 2012The greenhouses are great. Watch out for the squirrels. They're not afraid of people at all - they will crawl on you!! :DUpvote1Downvote
Renato DellAugust 16, 2017This place doesn't deserve just a quick look. Try to spend a few hours looking at every inch and every plant.UpvoteDownvote
Enzo MartinelliNovember 14, 2021Not particularly attractive during the autumnal season
UpvoteDownvote- There are friendly squirrels in the trees at the back of the buildings. Bring a treat for them.Upvote4Downvote
Sinead CochraneJune 4, 2012American style pancakes were superb. Who woulda thought it.Upvote1Downvote
- Ronan HendersonSeptember 8, 2013There is a smaller coffee shop if the main one is fullUpvote1Downvote
Perfect place to bring kids or get some awesome photosUpvoteDownvote
- Bridget ReillyFebruary 7, 2010Plenty of room for lazy naps in the sun - head down to the river behind the glasshouses for a cool escape.UpvoteDownvote
- There's a great café but it gets jammed with kids at the weekend.Upvote1Downvote
Fantastic spot for a picnic on a sunny day!Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
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