From Wilderness to Wonder: Kylemore Abbey's Victorian Walled Garden - Talk

Fordham Hall, Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway – County
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16 August 2025
Overview

Delve into the fascinating history of the Victorian Walled Garden on the Kylemore estate from 1867 to present by expert Kylemore History Guides, Gerrit Nuckton and Steve Basteed. This talk will focus on the 6.5 acres garden's magnificent original structures, innovative development, better farming and gardening traditions, and its overall benefits to the local communities within Connemara who had a hand in its creation. Join us to find out what made this Walled Garden worth restoring into the popular and award-winning heritage site it is today. Entry is included in regular admission. Please note - the venue is located on the upper floor of a historic building, with limited accessibility by stairs only.

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Fordham Hall, Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway – County

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