Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce its first ever flower and garden festival. Christ Church Cathedral will be transformed into a stunning floral arcadia with contemporary and classic arrangements designed by some of Ireland’s most talented and award-winning floral artists.

Inside, a spectacular array of floral displays will fill the medieval building with colour. What could be more stunning than to witness thousands of flowers displayed in one of the finest cathedrals in Ireland. Visitors will receive gardening advice from renowned and much loved personalities from the world of gardening and horticulture. Outside, adorning the grounds will be horticultural displays, Irish food produce, urban gardens, birds of prey, unusual animals, craft demonstrations, live entertainment and an outdoor artisan food tent full of gourmet food including afternoon tea.

Each day, a number of talks entitled ‘Gardening With The Experts’ will take place in the Cathedral’s historic South Transept featuring a host of prolific expert gardeners discussing everything from money-saving composting to creating your very own urban garden. Guest speakers will include renowned garden designer and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin; gardening expert and editor of Garden Heaven, Dermot O’Neill; world-renowned plants woman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster, Helen Dillon; horticulture expert and celebrity gardener, Gerry Daly and award-winning florist and Chelsea Flower Show medallist Christopher White.

A special evensong will be held on Sunday 15 as part of the Garden Festival. The cathedral invites visitors to explore the cathedral in all its floral splendour whilst listening to beautiful choral music performed by the stellar voices of the Cathedral Choir. A beautiful and unforgettable evening awaits all who attend.

Whether you are visiting on your own, as a family, with group of friends or even in a coach-full, the Dublin Garden Festival at Christ Church Cathedral can guarantee a fantastic day out. With something for everyone and fun for all the family, don’t miss this unique event right in the heart of the city.

Price : From €10.00

Address: Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place , Dublin 8

Contact: +3531 677 8099

nuala.kavanagh@cccdub.ie

Web: www.christchurchdublin.ie/