Rosslare Harbour Village Park and Gardens

“A hidden Gem”

Set in 4.4 acres of beautiful and well maintained community gardens, the Village Park consists of 5 discreet areas interconnected and characterised by attractive formal gardens and some very informal biodiverse areas that are a delight to explore.
A small Sensory garden with beautiful mosaic seating leads on to the Memorial Park dedicated to lives lost in the Aer Lingus Viscount disaster, to others lost during the construction and service on Tuskar Rock lighthouse and to the brave lifeboat men of the past.
In one corner is the entrance to three more informal gardens. A plantation of Scots pines, a former shelter belt for the newly constructed Railway houses in the early 1900’s is now ‘Kirwan’s garden’ of informal woodland and semi ornate shrubbery. The path meanders on to the ‘Landfill garden’ of extensive biodiversity and a developing wetland area, beehives and interesting willow play areas that the children will enjoy. ‘Peter’s garden’ continues into a woodland with a ‘Fairy walk’ to the ‘Hobbit House’ through interesting planting of tree echiums, wild iris and ornate grasses. All in all, it’s a delight to the senses and is testimony to what can best be achieved by voluntary effort.
Take time to enjoy the butterflies, the bees and the birdsong throughout your visit.

The gardens are part of the ‘Rosslare Harbour village loop’ walking trail. https://wexfordwalkingtrail.ie/wwt_rosslare-harbour/

Photography by Brian Boyce