Friends Day Out
Friends Day Out
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Enjoy the luxury of time with your best friends in the beautiful surroundings of Ardán Garden. Just hang out, catch up, and enjoy gourmet light refreshments with exclusive use of the garden.
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If you would also like to learn more about gardening, Nuala and Conall can offer a demonstration or even a hands-on garden masterclass as a way for you to have fun with your dear friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The garden is open each Friday and Saturday during the summer months, June-August. There will be more limited days in September.
Group Tours and Exclusive Private Visits can be arranged at other times by appointment.
The garden is closed from October through to the end of May each year.
No, your ticket allows you to visit at any time on that day. Open times are 11am to 4pm. Afternoons tend to be quieter.
Most visitors spend up to an hour exploring the garden. There is no rush.
Guided tours last about 45 minutes and then visitors are free to stay and enjoy further time in the garden.
Yes, a garden tour can be arranged either on Friday and Saturdays in summer, or private tours can be booked at other times by arrangement in advance.
No. We don’t have the capacity to provide refreshments, but there are many great cafes and restaurants nearby in Howth village and port.
We are very happy that you take photos of the garden, plants and art. Please omit the house.
When posting on social media, please tag us with @ardangarden so your friends can find us.
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Maximum 8 people. Includes exclusive use of the garden.
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Talk to us about how you would like to enjoy your special day out.
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Connect, relax and be inspired.
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Garden Visit
- Entry to Ardán Garden.
- Available each Friday and Saturday between June and September, 11am to 4pm.
- Explore the garden. Surround yourself in beauty, art and nature.
- Relax and enjoy. We will be here to welcome you.
- €10 per person.
Group Tour
- For tour groups, garden clubs and culture vultures.
- We show you round the garden, telling you its stories and revealing its highlights.
- Garden tours are tailored to your group’s interests – plants, design, art, nature, or a combination of all of these.
- All tours are given by either Nuala or Conall.
- Typically a group visit with a tour lasts about 80 minutes in the garden.
Exclusive Private Visit
- Enjoy exclusive use of the garden at a time that suits you, for you and your family or friends when nobody else is present.
- Includes a personalised tour given by Nuala and Conall and some quality light refreshments.
- For small groups up to 8 people, with private use of our Howth garden for two hours.
- This is a luxury experience with limited availability.
- Please contact us to arrange your exclusive private garden visit.
Other Experiences And Talks
- Are you a photo-club, plein-air artist, or getting engaged. You know how you want to enjoy our garden. Let us know and we will try to meet your special interest.
- Conall gives talks on a range of garden topics. He can be booked to give an in-person talk, or online.
