Antrim Castle Gardens has continued to win prestigious awards since reopening in 2012, and has recently emerged as Winner in the category: Authentic NI Experience of the Year – Site Based at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 2019.
Green Flag Award
Antrim Castle Gardens is delighted to have received the prestigious ‘Green Flag’ award because of its commitment to maintenance of the grounds, enhancing the sustainability of the site and conservation efforts. The Green Flag recognises the best green spaces across the UK. For more details on this award please visit
Keep Britain Tidy
Ulster in Bloom
The Gardens received the Special Award at the 2012 Ulster in Bloom Awards for the restoration of Antrim Castle Gardens. This is a significant award as the judging criteria is set by the by the Royal Horticultural Society and the Gardens clearly impressed the judges.