Clandeboye Estate to open expansive private gardens to the public

The historic Clandeboye Estate is set to open its expansive gardens to the public this weekend (27th and 28th May) as part of the 2023 National Garden Scheme, sponsored by local estate agents John Minnis.

Members of the public have been invited to visit the estate’s beautiful private gardens including the delightful Bee Garden, the Chapel Walk and the intimate Conservatory Garden.

Tickets for this event are mandatory and are available to purchase online via the National Garden Scheme website, with sales supporting a range of charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie, Parkinson’s UK and Hospice UK.  

Trevor Edwards, Area Organiser, National Garden Scheme Northern Ireland commented:
“Clandeboye Estate is one of Northern Ireland’s great private estates, and it is wonderful to be able to offer members of the public the opportunity to explore its variety of spectacular private gardens whilst supporting some very worthy charitable causes.

“Partnering with exceptional venues such as Clandeboye Estate is a huge privilege, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to our open day event this weekend.”

In addition to Clandeboye Estate, the National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 private gardens in Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Guernsey, including Old Balloo
House and Barn in Killinchy.

The National Garden Scheme Northern Ireland is facilitated in partnership with leading estate agent, John Minnis which has branches in Bangor, Belfast, Comber, Donaghadee and Holywood.

John Minnis, of John Minnis Estate Agents, added:

“We are incredibly lucky here in Northern Ireland to boast so many exceptional private gardens, including those at Clandeboye Estate.

“Partnering with initiatives such as the National Garden Scheme allows us to provide opportunities to members of our local communities to visit some amazing gardens and outdoor spaces, many of which are right on their doorstep!

“This weekend’s open day events are sure to be a wonderful occasion and I would like to encourage anyone interested in experiencing these beautiful gardens for themselves to come along and support the National Garden Scheme’s network of charitable organisations.”

Leaflets with further information about the gardens included in the National Garden Scheme and upcoming open days can be picked up at all John Minnis branches. Alternatively, please visit: findagarden.ngs.org.uk