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Caher Bridge Garden

Fanore, North Clare

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A unique, award winning garden in the heart of the Burren.

This stunning, unique, two acre garden is a horticultural paradise set in the beautiful Caher Valley. World renowned, it has been featured in numerous books, magazines and on radio and TV.
Begun in 1999 from what was once dense hazel and blackthorn woodland, it has been designed to specifically blend both aesthetically and ecologically into the surrounding landscape. It features a vast collection of plants with many rarities and notable collections of numerous species.
Recently described internationally as one of the seven most creative gardens in Europe, it seamlessly blends nature, horticulture, architecture and landscape to create it’s unique and fascinating character.
The ever present limestone is the ‘backbone’ of the garden and has been used creatively to build terraces, walls and unusual features which divide the garden into a series of individual rooms.
There are ponds, a river, quirky water features, woodland, wild flower areas and bulb meadows all of which are providing a haven for the various local wildlife.

Good To Know

Participation: Admission fees apply.

Open months: The garden is only open by appointment and numbers are limited. Open most days from Mid April to Mid October. Weather permitting. Bookings made via email or phone. Prebooking is essential.

Visit duration: All visits are by guided tour which are usually around ninety minutes.

Suitability for younger children: Not suited.

Cool for kids: No

Indoor or Outdoor: All outdoors.

Wifi On-site: No wifi available.

Dining/refreshments: No dining facilities.

Gift shop: No retail facilities.

Toilet facilities: Yes 

Baby changing facilities: No

Wheelchair Access: Partially accessible

Wheelchair accessible toilets: No

Assistance/guide dogs: permitted.

Groups: Admission fee is the same for everyone regardless of numbers.

Car Parking: Free parking onsite.

Coach Parking: No direct access for coaches greater than 38 seaters. Nearest ‘drop off’ point is one mile away.

 

About Fanore

Fanore

The small coastal village of Fanore is located on the edge of the world-famous Burren region. It is home to a wonderful Blue Flag beach.