Tullynally Castle Gardens

The Midlands


The imposing Gothic-revival Tullynally Castle is the seat of the Pakenham family and, although closed to visitors, its 12 hectares of gardens and parkland are an enchanting place to roam. Ornamental lakes, a Chinese and a Tibetan garden, and a stately stretch of 200-year-old yews are some of the highlights. A tearoom in the castle courtyard opens Thursday to Sunday from April to September.

The gardens are 2km northwest of Castlepollard off the R395.


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