Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October | 11am–4pm

Join us at RHSI Bellefield for our October Open Weekend – a chance to enjoy the gardens as they move into autumn, pick up some fantastic plant bargains and spend a relaxed day surrounded by plants, gardens and good company.

Explore the walled garden and wider estate at your own pace, or join Head Gardener Paul Smyth for one of his free guided garden tours.

Saturday Afternoon Talk – Carl Wright

2pm | “Between a Rock and a Hard Place”

On Saturday afternoon we are delighted to welcome Carl Wright of Caher Bridge Garden, Co. Clare, for his talk Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

Carl will tell the story of the remarkable Caher Bridge Garden, which he began creating in 1999 — its development and history, the methods he has used, the problems encountered along the way and the ingenious solutions he has found to gardening in this extraordinary location.

Places for the talk are limited and must be booked in advance.

RHSI Members: FREE – Booking required
Non-Members: €20 – includes entry to the Open Weekend and Carl Wright’s talk

If you’re simply coming along to enjoy the Open Weekend, normal admission applies: free for RHSI Members and €8 for guests, online or at the gate.

Bumper Bellefield Plant Sale

Plant lovers, come prepared! Paul is clearing the decks before winter, which means a bumper plant sale across the weekend. There will be lots of Bellefield-grown plants and remaining stock looking for new homes, with some great bargains to be had. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

There will also be books for sale, plenty of gardening chat and time to relax over tea, coffee and homemade treats.

Open 11am–4pm both days
Free for RHSI Members
Guests €8 – book online or pay at the gate

Come for the gardens, stay for the talk and cake and go home with a boot full of plants!