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Open for the Summer 2019 Season

Setting imaginations free

See how we've grown

A botanical haven in the heart of County Down

Discover. Explore. Unwind.

Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House, promises a truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience. Situated in the historic Demesne of Seaforde in County Down, and a family home for almost 400 years, we welcome you to visit and immerse yourself in the boundless beauty of this unique destination.

Butterflies at Seaforde Gardens' tropical butterfly house

Discover the Tropical Butterfly House

The Tropical Butterfly House is the tranquil jungle home to myriad species of free-flying butterflies and exotic plant life.

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The Seaforde Gardens maze

Explore Our Historic Gardens And Maze

The hidden, micro-climate gardens at Seaforde boast Ireland’s oldest living maze and support an illustrious collection of plants collected and curated from distant corners of the world. The gardens also feature an arboretum containing champion trees and rare species.

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Home baked chocolate sponge cake at The Garden House Café
     

Unwind In The Garden House Café

     

Take a moment to exhale and enjoy the home-made, locally sourced produce available at our Garden House Café. From refreshing lemonade to home baked cakes, light lunches to quick snacks, we welcome you to this tranquil little spot.

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A living history

Seaforde Demesne has been home to the Forde family for almost 400 years. Throughout the centuries, its buildings, parkland, farmland, woodland and gardens have evolved and adapted in shape, size and purpose as successive family generations continue to nurture and safeguard their home.

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Wooden gazebo resting against a red brick wall at Seaforde Gardens

Season Passes

Due to popular demand we are delighted to now offer Season Passes. These allow unlimited access into the Butterfly House and Gardens throughout the season.

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The garden journal

Come and Build a Gingerbread House

Come and Build a Gingerbread House

This Saturday we are inviting budding young builders and general Christmas lovers to come to The Garden House and build their very own gingerbread house.  We’re busy making all the parts needed to assemble your house ready for you...

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

We are holding a wreath making workshop on Wednesday, December 12th from 10:30am-1pm. Come and learn how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath with a willow base and using only natural materials which you can take home to enjoy over the...

Seen at #Seaforde

Whether you’re an expert or a novice, Seaforde Gardens are the perfect setting for budding photographers. Enjoy cosying up to the butterflies, zooming in to the gardens and marvelling at the peacocks and we’ll delight in featuring your beautiful shots.

Visiting the beautiful gardens at Seaforde ...

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🦋 Seaforde butterfly house what a beaut you ...

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A perfect day #sunshine #babies #toddlers ...

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Case of the mysterious holes solved...😂🦚

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