Donadea Forest Park
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About
Donadea Castle and estate was the old home of the Aylmer family up until 1935 when the last member of the family Miss Caroline died. It is a National Heritage Area. There are many historical features including the remains of the castle and walled gardens, St. Peter’s church, an ice house and boat house. The Lime tree avenue planted in the 19th century formed the original entrance to the estate. Another feature of the park is the 9/11 Memorial, a scaled replica of the twin towers carved in limestone. The small lake is brimming with ducks, water-hens and has a beautiful display of water lilies in the summer. There is a café open weekends and during school holidays.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes