Heywood Gardens

Heywood Gardens are the most outstanding attraction of Ballinakill, a small town just south of Abbeyleix. The small Georgian village was the home of English Architect Sir Edward Lutyens, who designed the landscape to include formal gardens among the lakes and woodlands in the early 20th century.

Old gothic gates and ancient features embellish the grounds, complete with lawns, borders, and a renowned Italian sunken garden. The Luytens house was destroyed by fire, but garden enthusiasts and nature lovers alike enjoy the grounds.