Bona Ventura

Glasnevin · Dublin

National Botanic Gardens

ParkLocals' pick

Founded in 1795, with more than 15,000 plant species and the restored Victorian glasshouses, the Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House. Free, and next to Glasnevin Cemetery.

Address
Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63
Hours
Mar-Oct: Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00; Nov-Feb: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:30 (heritageireland.ie)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Free; guided tour EUR 5 (heritageireland.ie, 2026)
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • Free entry; guided tours EUR 5 daily at 11:30 and 15:00.
  • Winter hours (Nov-Feb) close at 16:30.
  • Beyond the glasshouses: rose garden, alpine yard, pond, rock garden and arboretum.

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