Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden

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4.8

( 8 reviews )

Art Museums, Botanical Gardens, Specialty Museums

Castlecroft, Main St, Ballymoney BT53 6TD, United Kingdom

The Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden is a beautiful and tranquil space dedicated to the legendary motorcycle racer, Joey Dunlop. Located in the heart of a picturesque town, this memorial garden serves as a fitting tribute to Dunlop's legacy and achievements in the world of motorcycle racing. The garden features statues and memorabilia that honor Dunlop's contribution to the sport, allowing visitors to pay their respects and learn more about his remarkable career. With lush greenery and a peaceful atmosphere, the garden provides a serene place for fans and visitors to reflect on Dunlop's impact and celebrate his life. Whether you are a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast or simply appreciate the legacy of sporting legends, the Joey Dunlop Memorial Garden offers a meaningful and poignant experience for all who visit.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Children
- Good for kids
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Reviews

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Greg mueller

March 22, 2024

Beautiful family garden for any motor bike and TT enthusiastic person to visit.. Joey Dunlop was the king of the mountain x

Mauricio leite

March 22, 2024

Who in Northern Ireland doesn't know of the Dunlop family and their dedication to motorbike racing, and the tragic consequences of their passion. The garden is split into two sections, with the first half containing a memorial to Joey Dunlop, including a sculpture of him astride his Honda bike - a gloriously affectionate tribute to the late rider. The other section of the garden contains tributes to Joey's brother Robert, and Robert's son William, who also both lost their lives racing. The sculpture of Robert features him in celebratory mode, his bottle of winner's champagne held aloft. A few feet away his son stands proud. There's something deeply moving about this garden - one family so often visited by tragedy. Perhaps it's the fear that further sculptures will be added - the roads seem determined to claim the whole clan. The garden itself is immaculately presented, formal, inviting, with several benches to allow visitors to sit and contemplate. Just a short stroll away is the train station and beside that, Joey's bar. So dedicated fans who wish to pay homage can do so without going too far.

Barry osman

March 22, 2024

Lovely memorial garden to the Dunlop motor racing family. Very well kept and parking nearby.

Amy napier-johnson

March 22, 2024

Such a lovely way to remember the two amazing Dunlop riders. We made a detour especially to see this, and felt it was such a wonderful tribute. The gardens are absolutely stunning at the moment, the yellow tulips are simply beautiful. The statues are great, there are benches, and information boards. It's bigger than we expected and immaculate. We followed the brown information boards through town, only to lose them at the point of the memorial, soooooo look put for the big charity shop/pound land etc and park there, for free, it's just across the road.

Franci davidson

March 22, 2024

Absolutely beautiful place to sit down and chill or dander about looking at the amazing statue of our legends Joey and Robert Dunlop and reading all his wins etc. If you go further down the road you'll end up in Joeys bar if you fancy a nice pint 😀 🍺 Defo worth a visit. Across the road there is a chippy which is yummy with great portions sizes and you can sit in memorial garden on one of the benches and eat. All good 👍🏻 xx