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Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens

The very popular Snowdrop Month returns to the beautiful Office of Public Works (OPW) gardens at Altamont Gardens in Tullow, Co. Carlow for the month of February. The collection is now amongst the largest in Ireland with over 150 named varieties of snowdrops. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit this 40-acre estate, on the banks of the river Slaney, and experience the enchanting blend of formal, informal and wild gardens.

Free tours are available at 2pm every Monday to Friday throughout the month of February (group tours by appointment).

Snowdrop Festival: 1 to 29 February 2024

Tours: Every Monday to Friday at 2pm (Group Tours by Appointment)

Location: Altamont Gardens, Kilbride, Tullow, Co Carlow R93 N882

Guided Tours – Free Car Parking Fee - €2 per vehicle

Opening times for the Gardens: 9am - 4.30pm, Daily

Sugar and Spice Café (located in the Walled Garden) is open serving hot drinks and cakes