The Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

The Marian Coffin Gardens at GibraltarThe Marian Coffin Gardens at GibraltarThe Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

The Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

The Marian Coffin Gardens at GibraltarThe Marian Coffin Gardens at GibraltarThe Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar
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    • The Gibraltar Mansion
    • The Marble Staircase
    • The Evergreen Terrace
    • The Reflecting Pool
    • The Formal Flower Garden
    • The Bald Cypress Allée
    • The Teahouse
    • The Woodland Walk
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    • ABOUT
    • HISTORY
      • Gibraltar
      • The Gibraltar Mansion
      • The Marble Staircase
      • The Evergreen Terrace
      • The Reflecting Pool
      • The Formal Flower Garden
      • The Bald Cypress Allée
      • The Teahouse
      • The Woodland Walk
    • VISIT
      • KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
      • TOURS
      • CALENDAR/EVENTS
    • SUPPORT THE GARDEN
      • VOLUNTEER
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      • STAY UP TO DATE
    • GALLERY
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  • ABOUT
  • HISTORY
    • Gibraltar
    • The Gibraltar Mansion
    • The Marble Staircase
    • The Evergreen Terrace
    • The Reflecting Pool
    • The Formal Flower Garden
    • The Bald Cypress Allée
    • The Teahouse
    • The Woodland Walk
  • VISIT
    • KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
    • TOURS
    • CALENDAR/EVENTS
  • SUPPORT THE GARDEN
    • VOLUNTEER
    • DONATE
    • SHOP
    • STAY UP TO DATE
  • GALLERY
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
    • PHOTOGRAPHY FAQS
    • RESERVE YOUR SESSION

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Visiting Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

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Where are you located?

Where are you located?

Where are you located?

Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

1405 Greenhill Avenue

Wilmington, DE 1980

When are you open?

Where are you located?

Where are you located?

The Gardens are open from sun-up to sun-down. Enter through the ornate black gate

in the courtyard at

1405 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington

Where can I park?

Where are you located?

How long does a visit take?

Very limited parking is available in the Courtyard. Free street parking is available on Greenhill Avenue and other side streets. Please notice parking signs and be courteous of neighbors' driveways. 

How long does a visit take?

How accessible are the gardens?

How long does a visit take?

A quick walk through the Marian Coffin Gardens takes about 5-10 minutes. 


Other visitors may take up to an hour or more exploring the gardens at a leisurely pace.  Visitors can relax on the many benches and chairs, or lawn, to linger for a bit. There are 6 distinct garden rooms that each have their own statues, plant palettes, micro-climates, and features.


Popular activities include plein aire painting, reading, meditating, photography, walking, observing insects and animals, cartwheeling in the grass, identifying plants, simply relaxing, and more! 


Is there an admission fee?

How accessible are the gardens?

How accessible are the gardens?

There is no entrance fee, but we welcome donations of any size to help the gardens stay beautiful for all visitors.

Professional Photography sessions
: 

A fee and reservation is required.

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Special Events: Throughout the year the gardens host both private and public events, such as wedding and prom season photography, an Easter Egg Hunt, yoga and meditation classes, and more.  Check the calendar to learn more, and sign up for our e-news to be notified of special events!
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Guided Tours: Public and Private tours are available. Click to LEARN MORE

How accessible are the gardens?

How accessible are the gardens?

How accessible are the gardens?

Surface accessibility varies in the Gardens.


The parking lot is a mixture of cobblestones and smooth blacktop.


The Main Flower Garden path is composed of historical flagstones that can be somewhat uneven and can be bumpy for wheelchairs, rollators and those with limited mobility.  


The Marble Staircase has a sturdy railing and a shallow rise. 


The Bald Cypress Allée and Woodland Walk have a smooth dirt surface with some protruding roots. 


There are ample seating opportunities including benches and chairs with backs and armrests throughout the garden.


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Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar

1405 Greenhill Avenue, Wilmington, DE, USA

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race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, 

marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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