Belvedere House Gardens and Park

Belvedere House boasts a magnificent 160-acre lakeside estate & 18th Century Georgian Villa & Victorian Walled Garden. At Belvedere, you can enjoy stunning views incorporating some of Ireland’s most famous Romantic follies - including the largest in Ireland - the now infamous ‘Jealous Wall’. Belvedere House, Gardens & Park offers something for young and old. Visitors can enjoy 8km of walks, a Georgian Villa, a Victorian Walled Garden, Fairy Garden, three playgrounds, a gift shop, picnic areas and licensed café. A visit to Belvedere is a superb day with a difference. Highlights include: Magnificent 160-acre Lakeside Estate with 8km of walks Restored Georgian Villa built in 1740 Fascinating Romantic follies, including the ‘Jealous Wall’ Victorian Walled Garden, Fairy Garden and three children’s playgrounds Gift Shop, licensed café & picnic areas House Belvedere House was built in 1740 by German -born Architect Richard Castle (1690-1751), as a hunting and fishing lodge for Lord Belfield - Robert Rochfort - who later became the First Earl of Belvedere. The Follies The Jealous Wall is the largest and one of the most spectacular follies in Ireland. The word 'Folly' is commonly used to describe an ornamental building serving no useful purpose. The Walled Garden Wander around our beautiful walled garden and enter our Thomas Messenger style Victorian glasshouse filled with an array of exotic plants or delight in the many splendid woodland & lakeshore walks. The Woodland Walks The Parklands and woodland trails through the ancient whispering woods of Belvedere are a place of enchantment at any time of the year. The Fairy Garden At Belvedere there is also a magical Fairy Garden at the bottom of the Walled Garden in an enchanted glen. Opening Hours March & October Daily 09:30 - 18:00 (House, Café & Gift Shop close at 17:00) April & September Daily 09:30 - 19:00 (House, Café & Gift Shop close at 17:00) May - August House: daily 09:30 - 17:00 Gardens & Park 09:30 - 20:00 (Half price admission after 17:00) November - February Daily 09:30 - 16:30 Closed: December 24 to 26 and during Special Events (check website or phone in advance of travel to see when special events run) Admission Prices 2017 Adult: €8.00 Senior (aged 65+): €6.00 Student (with valid ID): €6.00 Child (aged 3-12): €4.00 Toddler (aged 0-2): Free Family (2 adult & 1 child): €20.00 Family (2 adult & 2 children): €23.00 *additional children: €3.00 each Family (1 adult & 1 child): €12.00 Family (1 adult & 2 children): €16.00 Facilities Free Wi-Fi Wi-Fi internet access is available in the Courtyard area of the Visitor Centre. Car Parking Belvedere House Gardens & Park has ample FREE car parking facilities for visitors. Coach Parking Coach drop off points and parking are available for all...