The show-stopping garden was designed by Diarmuid Gavin to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The green space is a floral tapestry with classical architecture style, planted in a pollinator friendly and sustainable way reflecting some of the great loves of His Royal Highness King Charles III.
The ornate three floor pavilion, topped by a crown and a mirror ball, will treat visitors to a musical performance of dancing topiary and spinning conical trees every 15 minutes.
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross, was there to welcome the first visitors to the garden. “It gives me great pleasure to see first-hand the reaction of the visitors; they are enthralled by its beauty and uniqueness,” he said. “I am extremely proud that the council has created something as spectacular as the Coronation Garden, a fitting legacy to King Charles and Queen Camilla.”
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council received £100K support from the UK Government Levelling-Up Fund for the project.
1. Coronation Garden
An aerial view of the garden. Photo: Contributed
2. Coronation Garden
Alderman Stephen Ross welcomed visitors for the first glimpse of the garden ahead of its official opening. Photo: Contributed
3. Coronation Garden
The garden is located in Hazelbank Park. Photo: Contributed
4. Coronation Garden
The ornate three floor pavilion is topped by a crown. Photo: Contributed