National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh
| National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh | |
|---|---|
| Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus Cill Mochura | |
| Type | Botanic Garden |
| Location | Kilmacurragh, Wicklow |
| Coordinates | 52°55′46″N 6°08′52″W / 52.929327°N 6.147796°W |
| Area | 21.04 ha (52.0 acres) |
| Created | 1712 |
| Operated by | Office of Public Works |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | www.botanicgardens.ie/kilmacurragh |
The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh (Irish: Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus, Cill Mochura) is a garden and arboretum outside Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a satellite of the main National Botanic Gardens located in Glasnevin, County Dublin. The 52 acre gardens are situated 5 km from exit 18 on the M11 motorway.
The gardens were founded in 1712 as part of the Acton family estate who owned the land until 1940. Today, the gardens are in State ownership through the Office of Public Works. They were acquired in 1976 by the Land commissioner and day-to-day management transferred to National Botanic Gardens in 1996.