Ticket Information
A world where heritage, nature, and beauty come together in perfect harmony
Step inside Glenarm Castle’s enchanting 18th-century Walled Garden and discover a tranquil haven lovingly restored over the past two decades by Lord and Lady Antrim.
Once the heart of the estate’s homegrown produce, this award-winning four-acre garden now bursts with vibrant seasonal colour, captivating water features, and beautifully curated herbaceous borders. Whether you choose to wander at your own pace or join our Head Gardener for an insightful guided tour, each visit promises a journey through history, horticulture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Fully accessible and open to all, the Walled Garden invites every visitor to relax, explore, and experience the timeless charm of one of Northern Ireland’s most treasured landscapes.
At the top of our Walled Garden lies the Woodland Walk, a calming green landscape, ideal for a peaceful stroll and the opportunity to bask in the panoramic views across the estate.
Your ticket includes:
- Access to Glenarm Castle’s Walled garden
- Access to the Woodland Walk
- Access to the Antrim McDonnell Heritage Centre
Ticket Costs
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Adult £10.00
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Concession (age 60+ and students) £8.50
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Junior (Age 12-17) £5.00
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Child (Age 0-11) Free
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Glenarm Castle Member Free
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Historic Houses Member Free
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RHS Member Free
You can enter the walled garden, woodland walk and heritage centre between 10am and 5pm on the day of your visit. Last admission to the walled garden is at 4:15pm.
In addition to this you can also visit our Walled Garden Tea Room, a wide variety of independent retailers, other onsite eateries and our woodland adventure playpark. These areas do not require a ticket.
Although Glenarm Castle is a private home, we are delighted to welcome visitors for guided tours on selected dates throughout the year. To view the next available castle tour date and purchase tickets, please click here.
Car Parking
To ensure that all of our visitor facilities continue to be maintained to the highest possible standard, we will be introducing a small hourly car parking charge from 17th March until 31st October each year.
We are delighted to confirm that free car parking will continue to be available to all Glenarm Castle Members as part of their membership benefits.
Complimentary parking will also remain available for visitors purchasing tickets to the Walled Garden & Woodland Walk, Heritage Centre, Castle Tours, and the Mini Land Rover Experience.
Walled Garden, Woodland Walk & Heritage Centre
Booking for a group?
** All admission tickets are non-refundable
** In the event of the estate having to close due to adverse weather conditions, we will contact you to arrange transfer of your booking to another suitable date.
Students must show valid form of student ID when purchasing/redeeming tickets
For Further information regarding the Mini Land Rover Experience please click here.
For information and booking instructions for Glenarm Castle Dog Park please click here.
Walled Garden, Woodland Walk & Heritage Centre Admission Ticket
Come and explore our beautiful and historic Walled Garden, recent winner of the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award.
Originally created in the 1820s, in recent years the Walled Garden has been fully re-imagined, re-designed and restored by Lord and Lady Antrim to create a garden full of colour, scent and beauty.
Our lovely Woodland Walk provides the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs on the Glenarm Estate. Accessed through the top of the Walled Garden here you can enjoy a peaceful haven for red squirrels, robins, rabbits, and a whole host of other birds and wildlife.
Included with your garden ticket is access to the Antrim McDonnell Heritage Centre. In our Heritage Centre you can discover the rollercoaster story of the Earls of Antrim, one that is full of adventure and intrigue.
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Garden Adult Admission £10.00
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Garden Concession Entry £8.50
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Garden Child Admission Free
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Walled Garden Glenarm Member Free
You can enter the walled garden, woodland walk and heritage centre between 10am and 5pm on the day of your visit. Last admission to the walled garden is at 4:15pm.
In addition to this you can also visit our Walled Garden Tea Room, a wide variety of independent retailers, other onsite eateries and our playpark. These areas do not require a ticket.
Walled Garden, Woodland Walk & Heritage Centre
Booking for a group?
** All admission tickets are non-refundable
** In the event of the estate having to close due to adverse weather conditions, we will contact you to arrange transfer of your booking to another suitable date.
** Due to Glenarm Castle being the private residence of Randal & Aurora McDonnell, the 15th Earl & Countess of Antrim and their children, the Castle is only accessible to visitors during a pre-booked Castle Tour. To view the next available castle tour date and purchase tickets, please click here.
For Further information regarding the Mini Land Rover Experience please click here.
For information and booking instructions for Glenarm Castle Dog Park please click here.