WIP · World in Pocket

National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh

The Municipal District of Arklow, Italy

National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh

The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh (Irish: Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus, Cill Mochura) is a garden and arboretum outside Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a satellite of the main National Botanic Gardens located in Glasnevin, County Dublin. The 52 acre gardens are situated 5 km from

exit 18 on the M11 motorway. The gardens were founded in 1712 as part of the Acton family estate who owned the land until 1940. Today, the gardens are in State ownership through the Office of Public Works. They were acquired in 1976 by the Land commissioner and day-to-day management transferred to National Botanic Gardens in 1996.

Listen to the audio guide for National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

Nearby