Castlewellan Arboretum is nestled within the historic demesne of Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down, Northern Ireland. The Park is managed by Newry Mourne and Down District Council, who fund the day to day maintenance of the Park and Arboretum.

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The Annesley Walled Garden is towards the right of the Castle (see map), and a good 15 minute walk uphill from the carpark. From the carpark - go to the Rangers hut and turn right along the tarmac road to the cross roads, turn left up the hill and then bare right.

Follow directions to Castlewellan - the turning to the Park is in the middle of the Town opposite the Market House.

 

Opening Hours

April to September: 9am – 8pm

March and October: 9am – 6pm November to February: 9am – 5pm

Café van: Opening hours vary

Annesley Walled Garden: 9am – 4pm (but varies in the summer months - check our facebook page for updates)

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Car parking

Charges apply details visit Forest/Country Park - Vehicle Parking: Mourne Gullion Strangford

Accessibility

Accessible parking, toilets and flat trails available in the Park. Ask staff for advice.

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The Annesley Walled Garden is on a slope and there are steps up to the herbaceous borders, but there is a platform lift to the terrace where there are toilets.
 

Maps of the park (see below) and a Tree Trail are available on site(copy in the 'about' section).

 

Outdoor Adventure
Bike, kayak and canoe hire is available at Outdoor Adventure in Northern Ireland | Life Adventure

 

For further information visit:

Visitmournegullionstrangford.com
Recreation in Castlewellan Forest Park - NMDDC

Castlewellan Historic Demesne: The Official Tourism Website

 

Places to stay in Castlewellan: Hillyard House and Kings Inn
 

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