The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay

Joins the Prestigious Good Food Ireland® Collection

Immediate Release - October 2025

Good Food Ireland® is delighted to announce that The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay, in Co. Down, one of Northern Ireland’s most unique destinations for authentic food experiences within the Taste AND (Taste Ards and North Down) network, has officially joined the Good Food Ireland® Collection.

 

The Walled Garden is celebrated for its seasonal food experiences and pop-up supper clubs as well as heritage and garden tours and creative workshops celebrating horticulture, local traditions and sustainability. Lorraine Small has built a reputation for excellence by showcasing the very best of Northern Ireland’s seasonal ingredients in a warm and welcoming setting.

Margaret Jeffares, Founder and Managing Director of Good Food Ireland®, said: “We are thrilled to welcome The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay into the Good Food Ireland® Collection. Lorraine and her team perfectly embody our philosophy of connecting food with the land and the people. Their dedication to organic practices while creating memorable seasonal food and dining experiences makes them a wonderful addition to our community.”

 

Lorraine Small, Owner of The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay, added: “Becoming part of the Good Food Ireland® Collection is a real honour for us. It’s a recognition of our passion for genuine Irish hospitality and our ongoing commitment to heritage, sustainability and respect for the natural world. We’re proud to represent our corner of Northern Ireland within this prestigious Collection and to continue sharing the story of our food and traditions with every guest who visits The Walled Garden.”

The Walled Garden Helen’s Bay offers another reason to spend time in the Ards and North Down region while celebrating their rich tradition of horticulture and heritage and authentic food experiences.

 

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Click here to Read Full Review of The Walled Garden in the Good Food Ireland® Collection

 

The Good Food Ireland® Collection is a trusted network of independently verified food and drink businesses across the island of Ireland, all dedicated to authentic local sourcing and Irish food and drink experiences.

 

For media enquiries, please contact:

Good Food Ireland®

Email: [email protected]

Tel:  +353 (0)53 9158693

 

 

 

 

 

 

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