Kilmacurragh House
Cafe
Wheelchair accessible
A historic early-Queen-Anne-style home in ruins, part of Ireland's National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh, known for its diverse plant collections.

📜 Historic early-Queen-Anne-style home in ruins, part of Ireland's National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh.
🔍 Built in 1697, suffered a major fire in 1976, now awaiting full restoration.

Why Go

🌳 Explore diverse plant collections, including conifers and rhododendrons
🚶 Enjoy walking trails in a tranquil country estate
🏛️ See the historic ruins of a grand Queen Anne house
💰 Free admission to gardens and walks

Why Avoid

⚠️ Gardens can get very busy at weekends, gates may close
🚧 House is in silent ruins, awaiting renovation

Tips

👟 Appropriate footwear advised for walks
🐕 Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead
🚌 Book in advance for bus/coach tours

Cost

💰 Free admission to gardens and walks.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9am-5pm (mid-Feb to Oct), 9am-4:30pm (Nov to mid-Feb); closed Christmas Day.

🅿️ Parking

Car park available, no parking outside the gardens.

🚻 Toilets

Wheelchair accessible toilets available.

☕ Café

Acton Café offers coffee and lunches on site.

♿ Wheelchair

Wheelchair accessible.

Last updated 5 days ago

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