Tours 2026: Gardener's Delight, Ballywalter Park
Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter, BT22 2PP
Saturday 23rd May 2026
A May Bank Holiday activity - Why not stay for the weekend and make the most of it!
Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, covering a variety of gardening topics, including sustainable growing methods.
The tour will be followed by a Q&A session and delicious refreshments of Tea/Coffee plus a homemade treat.
Things to note -
No concessions.
Participants under 18 years must pay for a ticket and be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Minimum age 4 years old.
Please wear suitable footwear for the garden tour due to uneven ground and note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
This experience is partly based outdoors; please dress for warmth and comfort as dictated by the weather.
Ticket sales close 2 days before the date.
It is the responsibility of the ticketholder to inform a member of staff at the host venue about food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements.
This must be done at the time of booking, or at least 72 hours before the experience by email: [email protected]
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit along Blair Mayne Road South. Continue to follow the A20 onto the Portaferry Road.
Follow the signs towards Greyabbey.
At the roundabout, take the 1st Exit. Turn right onto Church Street B5 and follow signs to Ballywalter.
Destination on the left along Ballyatwood Road, BT22 2PP.
Parking on site.
Please contact our friendly Visitor Advisors at Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 02891 270 069, who'll be happy to help.
BOOK NOW! Avoid the online booking fees and buy direct through our Visitor Information Centres. Please contact our friendly Visitor Advisors in Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 02891 270 069, who'll be more than happy to help.
Lady Dunleath, renowned food historian and founder of the Paradise Gardening Club, will lead you on a fascinating tour of the private walled garden in the beautiful grounds of Ballywalter Park, covering a variety of gardening topics, including sustainable growing methods.
The tour will be followed by a Q&A session and delicious refreshments of Tea/Coffee plus a homemade treat.
Things to note -
No concessions.
Participants under 18 years must pay for a ticket and be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Minimum age 4 years old.
Please wear suitable footwear for the garden tour due to uneven ground and note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
This experience is partly based outdoors; please dress for warmth and comfort as dictated by the weather.
Ticket sales close 2 days before the date.
It is the responsibility of the ticketholder to inform a member of staff at the host venue about food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary requirements.
This must be done at the time of booking, or at least 72 hours before the experience by email: [email protected]
Getting there
* By car: From Belfast, follow the A20 to Newtownards. Follow the A20 along Kempe Stones Road to Newtownards.At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit along Blair Mayne Road South. Continue to follow the A20 onto the Portaferry Road.
Follow the signs towards Greyabbey.
At the roundabout, take the 1st Exit. Turn right onto Church Street B5 and follow signs to Ballywalter.
Destination on the left along Ballyatwood Road, BT22 2PP.
Parking on site.
* By bus: See Translink's website for bus departure and arrival times.
* Accessibility: Tour covers uneven ground and some inclines; please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather. This tour may not be suitable for wheelchair users / those with mobility issues - please contact the Visitor Information Centre team for more information.
Please contact our friendly Visitor Advisors at Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 02891 270 069, who'll be happy to help.
Terms and conditions apply
BOOK NOW! Avoid the online booking fees and buy direct through our Visitor Information Centres. Please contact our friendly Visitor Advisors in Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 02891 270 069, who'll be more than happy to help.
All details are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.
