Parks & Gardens in Donegal

Built in the early 19th century for the Church of Ireland Rector, St. Columb’s overlooks the shores of Lough Gartan. The house and grounds were transformed into a haven of artistic beauty by the late Derek Hill who planted many rare and unusual trees and shrubs. Hill was assisted by James Russell of Sunningdale Nurseries “ Russell and myself aimed to accentuate simply the natural formation of …

The walled kitchen garden where a broad range of soft fruit, vegetables, salad crops and herbs are cultivated for the award winning hotel kitchens. Adjacent to the Restaurant is a recently made tranquillity garden with a contemporary sculpture by Zara Cunningham-Bell. There is no charge for admission to our gardens and they are open: Easter to October 10am-4pm Daily. Closed November to Easter. …

Swan Park is a unique and invaluable amenity. Personified by its mature tree population, the Park itself is a narrow linear park extending east-west along the Crana River (An Chrannach) flowing into Lough Swilly through Castle Bridge at the river mouth, hence the towns name Bun Crannchcha, meaning ‘foot of the river Cranca’. Donegal County Councils’s Swan Park Regeneration Project has seen an e…

Shy By Nature Farm is a certified organic market garden in Inver, set on a hillside overlooking Donegal Bay and the Bluestack Mountains. Rooted in community, we grow seasonal vegetables in harmony with nature using regenerative methods, supplying organic veg boxes across Donegal and working with local restaurants, cafés and shops. Shy By Nature is delighted to be joining the Donegal Garden Trai…

Founded in 2006, and opening our gates for the first time in the spring of 2007, we are an association of Public and Private Gardens. In 2026 we will have 17 member gardens spread throughout County Donegal from Innishown to Mountcharles. Many private gardens proudly collect donations for local charities. Our membership includes long established historic gardens as well as newly made gardens. …