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Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House & Gardens

A truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience for visitors
Reopens Easter 2024
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Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House are situated in the historic demesne of Seaforde in County Down, Northern Ireland, which has been a family home for almost 400 years. The gardens and tropical butterfly house offer the perfect day out for the family. Enjoy the experience and beauty of free-flying tropical butterflies as you walk through the steamy jungle of the butterfly house; or have

a go at finding your way to the centre of Ireland's oldest maze or climb the Moghul Tower and survey the walled garden from above or simply relax and enjoy the extraordinary collection of trees and plants within Seaforde's renowned gardens. Seaforde Gardens also have tearooms, a Butterfly House shop and a children's playground.

12/07/2024

Have you visited the gardens, maze and tropical butterflies at Seaforde Gardens yet? Come and discover a hidden world of butterfly colour and rare plants and trees, set within a 400 year old historical estate - and take time to soak it all in with refreshments from the Garden House Cafe.

30/06/2024

The summer holidays are the perfect time to come and visit the Butterfly House and Gardens. Bring your little ones (and big ones) and let the Butterfly House transport you to tropical climes with its colourful butterflies and lush plants. Find your way to the centre of the maze. Bring a picnic or visit the Garden House Cafe which is now open 7 days a week serving coffees, teas, light lunches, sweet treats and ice creams. That's your day out sorted.

04/05/2024

Bank holiday ideas? Come and explore Seaforde Gardens, Ireland’s oldest living maze, the Tropical Butterflyhouse and the Garden House Cafe

13/04/2024

Fancy a tripical to see tropical? Why not visit Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House and seek out the colour among the foliage plus a few peacocks in between…and not forgetting a visit to the Garden House Cafe

29/03/2024

In need of a dash of colour in your life?? Come and see nature’s vibrant colours on display at Seaforde Gardens with the magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons in wonderful bloom at the moment… and not forgetting to say hello to the tropical butterflies and the excellent Luna Coffee at the Garden House Cafe

25/03/2024

Hello everyone! Our 2024 season kicks off this weekend and we can't wait to welcome you all back. We open this Friday 29th March and will be open every day until the end of September. Come and bring your little ones to enjoy the colourful tropical butterflies in flight. Can you find the centre of the Maze? For budding gardeners come and see the many varieties of magnolia, camellia and rhododendron currently in full bloom.
The Garden House Café will also be open from Friday and then every day over the Easter holidays.
Our opening hours are Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm (café open until 4pm each day, and 5pm on Saturdays).

29/09/2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances the café will not be open today but will be back open Saturday and Sunday for our final weekend of the season. Come and see us!

29/09/2023

Last weekend of the 2023 season - have a final explore of Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House ! Three more days open, with the last day open being Sunday 1st October

21/08/2023

Have you visited the gardens, maze and tropical butterfly house at Seaforde Gardens yet? If not, then why not come and explore the historic gardens this bank holiday weekend. Get to meet some rare trees and plants, get lost in the maze, or experience free flying tropical butterflies or relax with a coffee and tasty eats in the Garden House Cafe by Luna Coffee. We are open until the end of September!! Don’t wait until next year!

05/07/2023

Come and explore the Maze, hidden gardens and tropical butterflies at Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House during the holiday period. We’re open every day until the end of September. Enjoy a coffee and snack in the Garden House Cafe by Luna Coffee

15/06/2023

Due to circumstances beyond our control the cafe will not be open tomorrow (Friday 16th). Our picnic tables will be waiting for you or bring a rug and enjoy a picnic on the grass. Cold drinks and ice creams available in the shop. Fingers crossed for another sunny day!

05/06/2023

Discover hidden paths, places, peacocks and plants in Seaforde Gardens. Have you visited the oldest living maze in Ireland yet?

28/05/2023

Bank Holiday discovery - come and explore Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House and relax in the Garden House Cafe with Luna Coffee

06/05/2023

Come and explore Seaforde Gardens, Maze & Tropical Butterfly House 🦋 this Bank Holiday Weekend and enjoy delicious coffee and pastries with Luna Coffee in the Garden House Cafe

05/04/2023

Seaforde Gardens & Tropical Butterfly House can’t wait to open their doors again from 6th April for the start of another fun season of garden exploring, maze running, plant spotting, history trailing, butterfly gazing, colour entrancing, wing fluttering, parrot chattering and if all of that is too much …then relaxing with a delicious coffee and pastry served in the Garden House cafe courtesy of Luna Coffee

03/04/2023

Hello to all our friends! Our 2023 season is about to kick off. We reopen this Thursday 6th April and look forward to welcoming you all back to the Butterfly House and Gardens. We'll be open 7 days a week (Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm) until the end of September. The cafe will be open 7 days a week throughout the Easter holidays. We look forward to seeing you...

13/03/2023

We are gearing up for the summer season (opening at Easter) and are looking for part time shop assistants to work in the Butterfly House shop. If you are interested, and are happy to work weekends, drop us a line at [email protected]

23/11/2022

We are looking for someone for general grounds and parkland maintenance at Seaforde Estate. The job will include lawn maintenance, mowing, shrub management, driveway and path maintenance, hedge cutting, drain and watercourse clearing and fallen tree, branch and leaf clearance.
Tractor operation and chainsaw qualifications preferable but not essential.
Salary negotiable.
If you think that's you, please contact [email protected]

30/09/2022

There's still time to come and see us. We will now be open this weekend and close for the season at 5pm this Sunday 2nd October. It's your last chance to visit until 2023 so come and see the lovely tropical butterflies on the wing and take a stroll around the Gardens.
Please note that the cafe will be closed all weekend.

17/09/2022

Closed on Monday 19th September 2022

Please note that Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House will be closed on Monday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

27/08/2022

Have you visited us yet??? As the summer creeps ever closer to the end zone why not enjoy this sun come and explore the gardens, maze and Tropical ButterflyHouse at Seaforde Gardens this August Bank Holiday weekend. Come with friends and family and try out the delicious coffee and snacks at the Garden House Café

17/07/2022

Have you discovered the Maze Garden at Seaforde Gardens yet? Please come and explore the secret paths that run through the gardens, meet a peacock and encounter rare trees: some over 150 years old; or visit the Tropical Butterfly House or have a delicious Railway Street Railway St. coffee and snack at the Garden House Cafe

27/06/2022

Come and visit Seaforde Gardens - explore the Maze Garden, see the Cornus Kousa in flower; visit the tropical butterflies or make friends with a peacock and enjoy a coffee at the Garden House cafe with coffee by Railway Street

04/06/2022

Get lost in the maze this weekend - come and find us at Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterflyhouse and relax in the Garden House cafe with delicious coffee by Railway St. and enjoy hot food from Ryan’s Gourmet Food Van

09/05/2022

Have you explored the gardens at Seaforde Gardens and Maze yet? If not, please come and find us - see www.seafordegardens.com

04/05/2022

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to work weekdays part time in our shop. Previous experience is not necessary but you must be over 18, with initiative and be a fast learner. If you think that's you please email [email protected]

30/04/2022

Hanging about this weekend? Come and visit Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House and Gardens and Maze…and coffee and bakes at the Garden House Cafe courtesy of Railway Street …and on Sunday and Monday hot food with Ryan’s Gourmet Food Van

23/04/2022

Have you discovered the maze yet at Seaforde Gardens?

17/04/2022

Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House welcome their Easter visitors. Come and explore the beautiful gardens, maze and butterfly house or relax with a delicious coffee and a tray bake in the Garden House Cafe by Railway St. Also, for hot food, keep a look out for Ryan’s Gourmet Food Van.

09/04/2022

We are now open for the season 🦋🦋🦋🦋
Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Come and see us...

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Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House And Gardens
Downpatrick
BT308PG

Website

http://www.seafordegardens.com/

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Bee enjoying the Lilac in the Maze Garden 🐝

Butterfly drinking nectar

Stopping for the nectar sustenance! Visit our Tropical Butterfly House and observe these elegant insects in their lush habitat.

Butterflies dancing

Flitting around in our tropical butterfly house....

Butterfly life

Nature at it's best, we could watch this beauty all day!

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Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House

Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House, promises a truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience. Situated in the historic Demesne of Seaforde in County Down, and a family home for almost 400 years, we welcome you to visit and immerse yourself in the boundless beauty of this unique destination.

Discover the Tropical Butterfly House

The Tropical Butterfly House is the tranquil jungle home to myriad species of free-flying butterflies and exotic plant life.

Explore Our Historic Gardens And Maze