Airlie Gardens, Wilmington

About Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens is a 67-acre historic garden in Wilmington where visitors walk through landscaped grounds originally developed in the 1880s. The gardens feature themed areas and natural habitats that visitors explore on foot or by tram service, which runs daily and accommodates those with mobility needs. Throughout the year, the gardens host educational programs including turtle talks with feeding demonstrations, guided history tours covering the site's ecology and horticulture, yoga sessions, and paint-and-sip classes in the Spring Garden. Accessible birding programs offer tram rides to bird hotspots for visitors of varying experience levels. Wheelchair and stroller access are available on most pathways, with wheelchairs provided on a first-come basis. The gardens open daily and sell admission tickets online. School groups visit regularly, with the gardens welcoming thousands of students annually for environmental education. The site suits casual strollers, families seeking nature-based activities, and anyone interested in local history and wildlife observation.