Birr Castle Demesne

Offaly

Ireland's Largest, Award-Winning Gardens feature beautiful natural landscapes and stunning formal gardens. The world's tallest box hedges, Victorian fenery, lake, rivers and waterfall provide an unforgettable day.

Ireland's Largest, Award-Winning Gardens feature beautiful natural landscapes and stunning formal gardens. The world's tallest box hedges, Victorian fenery, lake, rivers and waterfall provide an unforgettable day. Meander through the 5 miles of paths boasting an impressive worldwide plant collection. Walk through the hornbeam cloisters and enjoy the fragrance of the enchanting springtime Magnolias specially propagated. Follow "The Red Tree Trail" and discover the Demesne's 50 trees of distinction.

World Famous 'Great Telescope' - Marvel at the Third Earl of Rosse's leviathan creation, it was the largest in the world for over 70 years.

Ireland's Historic Science Centre - Travel back in time as you explore 'Galleries of Discovery' which celebrate early Irish achievements in astronomy, photography, botany and engineering, with an emphasis on the scientific accomplishments of the earlier Earls and Countesses of Rosse.

Birr Castle remains after 14 generations the private home of the Parsons family, the Earls of Rosse.

Birr Town. 130km SW of Dublin, 38km South of Athlone on N52 from Tullamore, N62 from Athlone or Roscrea.

Daily March - October: 0900 - 1800.
November - March 12.00-16.00

Adults €9.00; Students and Senior Citizens €7.50; Child €5.00 (5 and under free); Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children)€25.00 advance booking essential;
Guided tours €30 - booked in advance

Courtyard Cafe, The Discovery Gift Shop, Annual Programme of Events, Disabled Toilet, Wheelchair Access

Jacquie Jordan,
Manager
Birr Castle Demesne,
Birr,
Co. Offaly

Tel: +353 57 9120336
Fax: +353 57 9121583