Parks · Our pick in Dublin
National Botanic Gardens
Opened in 1795
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Image courtesy of © William Murphy · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout National Botanic Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin opened in 1795, about 3 km from the city centre; the restored Turner Curvilinear Range and the Great Palm House are its great glasshouses. Open every day of the year except Christmas Day; no admission charge.
Why it's on our list
- Opened 1795
- Victorian glasshouses
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Botanic Gardens before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Botanic Gardens are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Christ Church3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Trinity College3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Guinness Storehouse3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- National Gallery3.7 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- St Stephen’s Green3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Phoenix Park4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Kilmainham Gaol4.2 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Dublin Airport6.4 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min
Main railway stations
- Connolly2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Heuston3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min