antrim castle gardens

These formal gardens in late seventeenth century style are a unique survival in Ulster. They lie within the old demesne of Antrim Castle, of which only a single tower remains.

Formal walks are lined with hedges of hornbeam, lime and yew of a height rarely seen today rising to more than 20ft in some cases. Some walks focus on formal water features such as the Round Pond and the T-shaped Canal, others on a formal parterre garden, yet others on an earthen mound which has a spiral path running up it. The estate's former stable block has been restored as an arts centre, Clotworthy House.