Events
The Vandeleur Walled Garden Legacy Exhibition
The Frank O’Connor Butterfly Collection & Vandeleur-Phelps Fireplace Installation
Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre has officially opened a new, permanent exhibition space, which houses both The Vandeleur-Phelps Fireplace Installation and The Frank O’Connor Butterfly Collection. This new exhibition room allows us to honour both the cultural legacy of the Vandeleur family and the lifelong dedication of Frank O’Connor to the natural world. Come see the historic Vandeleur-Phelps Fireplace, commissioned in 1864 by John Lecky Phelps of Waterpark House, Clonlara, as a wedding gift for his bride Rosetta Anne Vandeleur. And feast your eyes upon the dazzling butterfly collection of Frank O’Connor, a naturalist and advocate for wildlife who spent decades observing and recording the birds, butterflies, and habitats of West Clare. Open now for all to enjoy. Accessibly every day from 10am – 5pm in the Visitor Centre.
Halloween in the Haunted Garden: Saturday, October 24th to Saturday, October 31st
From October 24th, join us in our Haunted Garden for a spooky Screech Walk—a spine-tingling, interactive mystery trail where you can dress up and amble down haunted pathways while trying to solve the Grim Garden Secret. Don’t forget to pick up your spooktacular activity sheet at the entrance to keep track of all the clues! There will also be Halloween-themed activities peppered throughout the week! While fancy dress isn’t compulsory, it is highly encouraged. We can’t wait to see how creative you get with your costumes!
Watch this space in 2026
We have so much in store for you this year at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre! Watch this space for updates to our 2026 calendar. And in the meantime, check our social media for up-to-date information and third-party events!
