Group Tour
Group Tours
Árdán Garden in Howth, Dublin offers a unique experience and is a highlight on many international tours of Ireland, as well as a popular destination for local garden clubs and societies.
Tour operators regularly include Árdán thanks to excellent visitor feedback, praising its vibrant beauty and the warm, knowledgeable welcome from Nuala and Conall. All tours are personally led by them, sharing the story of the garden and their creative journey.
Each visit is tailored to your group’s interests and typically lasts around 80 minutes, with time for questions and conversation. Coach access is available to the door, with guidance provided on routes and parking.
Visitors often combine their trip with nearby Medina Garden, just 800m away. Group tours can be booked any day.
To book, use the enquiry form or email conall@ardangarden.com
“Ardán is the most exuberant and perfectly maintained gem of a garden”.
Sisley Garden Tours, UK
“An unexpected hidden gem in a residential area created by the super friendly Nuala and Conall.”
Garden Gate Tours, USA
Tour Highlights
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For tour groups, garden clubs and culture vultures.
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We show you round the garden, telling you its stories and revealing its highlights.
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Garden tours are tailored to your group’s interests – plants, design, art, nature, or a combination of all of these.
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All tours are given by either Nuala or Conall.
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Typically a group visit with a tour lasts about 80 minutes in the garden.
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Contact us to arrange a time that suits your group. We will send you information about coach parking, etc.
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.
Of course, they will love exploring the garden. Kids under 12 enter free. They must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
There are many suitable spaces for a picnic on the hill of Howth. For example there are picnic tables
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Garden clubs and culture vultures.
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We show you round the garden, telling you its stories and revealing its highlights.
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Plants, design, art, nature, or a combination of all of these.
Ardán Garden Updates
What Our Guests Had To Say
Discover Other Exciting Experiences
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.
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.
Friends Day Out
- 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.
- 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.
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.
