National Botanic Gardens

The National Botanic Gardens is a garden in Glasnevin featuring thousands of plant species displayed across open areas and glasshouses. The layout includes sections dedicated to different climates and regions, with Victorian glass structures that contain plants from tropical, temperate, and cooler environments.

The gardens began in the late 1700s as a small project and grew into a major collection over time. During the 1800s, large glass structures were built to house plants from warmer climates, transforming how the site operated.

The gardens are a place where visitors can understand how plants connect to different parts of the world and see why protecting rare species matters today. Walking through the collections, you encounter plants that tell stories about distant landscapes and ecosystems.

The grounds are easy to walk through with paths leading to different plant collections and rest areas scattered throughout. Most areas are accessible to visitors of various abilities, though some sections involve gentle slopes.

The site holds plants that have vanished from wild habitats and survive only here in cultivation. These rare survivors demonstrate how preservation work can save species when their natural homes no longer exist.

Location: Dublin

Inception: 1795

Email: botanicgardens@opw.ie

Website: http://botanicgardens.ie

GPS coordinates: 53.37264,-6.27142

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03