The late £875,000 overhauling by Lisburn City Council will guarantee the proceeded with utilization of the 40 sections of land of parkland, which encourages delightful strolls, excursion destinations and a youngsters’ play range. Sir Arthur Rawdon, MP (1662-1695) laid out the Demesne with trees and outlandish plants from Jamaica, subsequently making it one of the first natural patio nurseries in seventeenth Century Europe. He additionally fabricated the first nursery for plants in Europe.