Burtown House and Gardens

Athy

Overview

1h 30min
The gardens at Burtown are made up of several areas, including large herbaceous borders, shrubberies, a rock garden, a yew walk divided by a pergola, a sundial garden, a walled kitchen garden, an old orchard, a more formal stable yard garden and a large woodland garden surrounded on all sides by water. This woodland, known as the Nutgrove, hosts a fine collection of candelabra primulas, hostas, ferns and iris, amongst other plants. There are many old roses, paeonies and clematis, and a walled vegetable garden that has been in continuous production for over 150 years. Burtown House may also be visited by prior appointment.

Current opening times

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Facilities

  • Country Houses & Gardens
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Mature visitors
  • Nature Lovers
  • Solo Visitors
  • Mobile Ticket Accepted
  • Toilets
  • Car Parking Available
  • Paid Visit
  • Paper Ticket Accepted
  • Families
  • Friends
Please note that pricing for the house and gardens are separate. Check our website for changes in opening times. 

Beautiful setting and an enjoyable day out. 

The gardens come to life in February with a spectacular show of winter aconites and snowdrops, followed by many varieties of daffodils, hellebores and trilliums in the spring. May and June are peak months for variety and colour, especially in the planting along the stream. After a strong summer show of irises, roses, paeonies and clematis, the colour continues with many varieties of crocosmia and phlox into autumn. There are over 12 acres of gardens, park and woodland, and 180 acres of remaining farmland from a once 2000 acre estate.

Contact details

  • Athy
  • Athy
  • Ireland
0598623865
info@burtownhouse.ie
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