Kilmokea Gardens

Kilmokea is situated on the joint estuary of the Nore and the Barrow. The gardens, which cover almost 3ha, fall into two distinct parts. Around the house are the formal walled gardens and set into the stone wall a heavy wooden door leads you into the magical world of of the lower garden. Originally started in 1947 these gardens host a wide selection of rare and tender trees and shrubs. Within the walled garden its rooms lead from one design feature to the next. The Italian loggia and pool with its fine stone pillars looks across to the quarter garden brimming with iris and roses. The acid soil of the woodland garden provides the perfect environment for rhododendrons, tender camellias, eucryphias and magnolias as well as echiums, the giant borage which is closely associated with Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens, which is part of the ‘Hidden Ireland’ taking guests for bed, breakfast and dinner.

Situated	From New Ross take the R733 signposted for Campile and the John F Kennedy Arboretum. Before Campile turn right for Great Island.
Open	17 March - 4 November 10.00-18.00 daily
Admission	Adults €6.00; OAPs €5.00, Children under 16 years €3.00 Group rates available. Guided tours for groups.
Facilities	Toilets, Car Park, Plants for sale, Pink Teacup Café in Georgian conservatory. Arts and crafts for sale. A la Carte lunch menu and cream teas. Café closes at 17.00.
Contact	Mark & Emma Hewlett, Kilmokea, Great Island, Campile, Co. Wexford Tel: +353 51 388109 Fax: +353 51 388776 Email: kilmokea@eircom.net Web Site: www.kilmokea.com