WELCOME TO CARLOW

You won’t find a warmer welcome  in Ireland or a better location for your next getaway. Carlow is a place where breath-taking scenery, outdoor adventures, fabulous food and culture combine to create unforgettable experiences.

Discover the timeless and unspoiled Carlow landscape. Picturesque villages, meandering rivers, rolling hills combined with the colourful tales of our people, past and present. Explore our rich heritage and vibrant present. Feel inspired. Feel charmed. Feel free. Wander off the Track and uncover a world of hidden gems in Carlow

#KeepDiscovering Ireland’s Ancient East with Carlow.

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Bunny Guinness returns to the Carlow Garden Festival with a practical talk, Designing with Plants, at the historical Huntington Castle & Gardens. One of the most respected voices in gardening today, Bunny is celebrated for her imaginative planting style, great knowledge and engaging approach to gardening. A leading garden designer, writer and broadcaster, she combines creativity with real hands-on experience, making her talks both entertaining and hugely informative for gardeners of all levels.

Drawing on decades of experience designing gardens throughout Britain and Ireland, Bunny will share expert insights into combining plants successfully for colour, texture and seasonal interest while creating gardens that feel balanced, natural and full of character. Gardeners attending can look forward to a wealth of practical advice, clever ideas and achievable planting solutions for gardens of every size.

Book a place here: carlowgardentrail.com/event/designing-with-plants-by-bunny-guinness/

Take a look at the other great events running as part of the Carlow Garden Festival:
carlowgardentrail.com/festival-programme/
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Step into the world of Corona North the passionate plants person and visionary founder of Altamont Gardens during this commemorative week dedicated to honouring her legacy.

From today July 7th to 14th immerse yourself in a week-long exploration of these formal, informal and wild gardens on the banks of the River Slaney while delving into the life and botanical passion of this remarkable woman.

Wander through these beautiful gardens, renowned for their blend of formal elegance, informal charm, and untamed natural beauty while gaining insights into Corona North’s profound influence and vision that shaped this gardening haven.
Discover the stories behind the plants, the design principles that guided her, and the enduring legacy she left behind.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply appreciate the tranquillity of nature, this commemorative week offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection to Altamont Gardens and the remarkable woman who created them.

Altamont Gardens is open 7 days a week from 9.00am to 6.30pm
Admission: Free. €2 Car Parking. Pay & Display.
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Give the gift of a Mould Making Experience from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland

Unleash your inner chocolatier and immerse yourself in the world of delicious chocolate at the Chocolate Garden of Ireland factory.

With ready-tempered chocolate at your fingertips, explore the art of creating your own chocolate figure, with choice of various shapes during their chocolate-making session.

In addition to creating your very own chocolate figure you can keep the mold to take home!

Visit www.chocolategarden.ie to see their range of Gift Card options.
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