Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven
- Ralph Quinlan Forde BSc Hons MA
- Feb 22
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is a family-run business that attracts thousands of visitors and garden lovers each year. They have established themselves as one of Ireland's leading garden centres over the years.
Their high level of customer service, extensive range of products, and friendly welcome have earned them the title of Bord Bia’s first-ever Five Star Garden Centre. They have received numerous awards over the last 20 years, with the most recent being the prestigious National Retailer of the Year 2021.
Arboretum Carlow is their flagship store, situated on a ten-acre site. Here, you can enjoy a complete lifestyle experience. The store features a kitchen store, garden café, home and gift section, furniture area, fashion area, and a qualified team of plant experts—all under one roof!
Arboretum is dedicated to creating an unrivalled shopping experience for all customers. To further enhance this, they stock many Irish brands, including Ecohomme.
Expanding Horizons: Arboretum Kilquade
In 2015, Arboretum opened its second store in Kilquade, Co. Wicklow. This store is located on the site of the National Garden Exhibition Centre. Our Kilquade store continues to grow and expand year after year. It offers a superb plant selection, with expert horticultural knowledge always on hand.
The Kilquade location also features a furniture and BBQ shop, a garden tools and care area, and an outdoor landscaping section. A highlight for many visitors is Rachel's Secret Café, where you can relax and enjoy a delightful meal.
Embrace Nature: The Display Gardens
Arboretum's display gardens are free to browse and stroll around. They provide the perfect setting to unwind and relax. Forest bathing is a practice recognized by the national health service in Japan. You can experience a similar effect by strolling through the Arboretum garden.
Arboretum Locations Near You
There are now three Arboretum locations in Ireland, each offering unique experiences.
Arboretum Leighlinbridge
Old Kilkenny Road, (R448, Exit 6 - off M9 Motorway)
Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
Eircode: R93 P9F4
Current Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Arboretum Kilquade
The National Garden Exhibition Centre,
Kilquade, Co. Wicklow
Eircode: A63 PR80
Current Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Arboretum Urban Green
Chapters Books Store, Ivy Exchange
Parnell Street, Rotunda, Dublin 1
Eircode: D01 C3X8
Current Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Conclusion: A Destination for All
Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven is more than just a garden centre. It is a destination where nature and lifestyle converge. Whether you are looking for plants, home goods, or a delightful café experience, Arboretum has something for everyone. The commitment to quality and customer satisfaction makes it a must-visit for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the joy of gardening.
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