Oakfield Park Gardens
within 5km of the North West Trail
Winner of Irish Garden Magazine Best Garden for 2006, Oakfield Park Gardens in Raphoe are of great significance to Donegal’s horticultural history. One hundred acres of formal parkland & woodland provide a variety of scenic walk, a walled garden & kitchen garden, flower meadows, lakes, a nature reserve & garden railway surround the 18th century house
Originally built as the Deanery for Raphoe Cathedral in 1739 the gardens look out towards the Croaghan Mountain with its ancient burial mound and the Beltany Stone Circle nearby.
Summer: The gardens will be open every Weds, Thurs, Friday & Saturday throughout May, June & July from 10am-2pm. Trains: The trains will be running every Saturday during these dates.
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9145557
www.oakfieldpark.com
Admission Prices: Entrance to grounds: €5 Adult & €3 Children
Directions: Oakfield Park Gardens is located on the White Cross Road halfway between Raphoe Hardware on the R264 and the main Letterkenny-Lifford Road (N14).
Free car parking is available.
Caution: Please keep children under close supervision as there are areas of very deep water. All dogs must be kept on a lead.
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