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A truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience for visitors The gardens and tropical butterfly house offer the perfect day out for the family.
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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. 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 Moghu

l 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.

27/09/2024

Blue skies over Seaforde this afternoon... just three days left before we close for the autumn/winter. The cafe is open Saturday and Sunday 🦋🦚

25/09/2024

It's the final weekend of our season! One last chance to enter a tropical microclimate and see colourful butterflies galore. Meander round the maze. Enjoy the autumnal sights of our trees changing colour. Hang out with the peacocks. We're open every day until 5pm on Monday 30th September. The Garden House cafe is open on Saturday and Sunday.

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...

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Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House And Gardens
Downpatrick
BT308PG

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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