Members-Only Gardens Tours

• Seasonal garden tours for Historic Royal Palaces members.
• Exclusive opportunity to explore the gardens with prominent members of the team, Gardens Manager, Claire Woods or Keeper of the Walled Garden, Daniel Coombes.
• Tickets are limited so please only book if you are available and can attend.

With ornamental grounds, peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens, the historic gardens surrounding Northern Ireland's royal residence are a joy to explore.

We recommend sturdy footwear as paths can be rough and routes will involve steep steps.

Garden history – 11 March

An introduction to the history of the gardens, exploring the people, plants, and stories that have shaped them; ideal for new members.

Bulbs, buds and blooms – 18 April

Explore the gardens with Garden Manager Claire Woods at this exciting time of the year when everything is bursting into bloom. You’ll be introduced to the bulbs in flower, as well as the magnificent magnolias and camellias. Discover the history, plants, and people who shaped and planted the gardens.

Blossom time – 09 May

Discover ornamental plants and fruit trees in full bloom with Garden Manager Claire Woods. You’ll be guided around the gardens to learn about the wisteria, magnolias, and rhododendrons. You’ll also be introduced to the late bulbs in flower, along with the fruit trees in the Walled Garden.

Summer blooms in the Walled Garden – 13 June

Keeper of the Walled Garden Daniel Coombes will give a tour of the Walled Garden including the herbaceous borders, the newly redesigned herb beds, the cut flower borders, and the vegetable beds.

Harvest walk – 19 September

Keeper of the Walled Garden Daniel Coombes will lead a tour of the Walled Garden, explaining the methods of production used and introducing you to the crops being grown. There will also be an opportunity to sample some of the tasty produce.