February Themed Guided Tour: Plant Palaces

Join us for this special guided tour, to discover the story of the construction and restoration of our magnificent 19th century glasshouses. We will begin with the Curvilinear Range (1843-1869) and assess its construction design and restoration, before continuing indoors to look at highlights of the plant collections. We will then move onto the Great Palm House (c.1884) where again we will look at design, construction and restoration work undertaken before moving inside to look at the plant collections housed inside.The tour will end with an exclusive tree top canopy walk on the gantry of the Palm House.

Booking is on Eventbrite, €5 per person.

PLEASE NOTE:

This tour slot is intended for individuals and couples, families and friends etc.

For group bookings, please contact the Visitor Centre directly at botanicgardens@opw.ie or 01 8040319.

Tours will take place with a minimum of 2 people.

Children under 12 go free.

Unable to Attend? Please Cancel:

• by cancelling your reservation here on Eventbrite – or

• by phoning us during opening hours at (01) 804 0319 or (01) 857 0909.

You’ll free a space for someone else to attend.

Where to Meet

Meet in front of the Visitor Centre, outside the Café. Your guide, wearing an identifiable name badge, will meet you there.