This place serves as a centre for horticultural research and training, including the breeding of many prized orchids. Entrance is free and it’s really really nice when you go in the right season and you can see the flowers. I did go off season as well and it’s very good. I’ve been there a couple of times and now just writing about it makes me want to go again!

I always loved Botanic Gardens in Dublin, but the new addition of “Sculpture in Context” elevates the experience even further. It’s like a game of hide and seek, where you keep on discovering new sculptures behind every corner, hidden amongst the trees or in the stream.
Gardens are definitely worth visiting if you’re in Dublin and they are beautiful in every season. If it rains, beautiful greenhouses are there to offer protection. Facilities are also good with a nice cafe to sit in and enjoy a cup of tea after all your art and nature explorations. Bonus points if you find the rag (fairy) tree.