Belvedere House Garden and Park

Westmeath

Formal lakeside and walled gardens contrast with secluded woodland trails. Once the home of the Earls of Belvedere, the magnificent rooms whisper of scandal and intrigue. Interpretative Centre, Café, Children’s Playground.

Lord Belvederes residence originally intended as a hunting lodge was built in 1740 by eminent Palladian architect Richard Castle. The House is set on an elevated site overlooking Lough Ennell with spectacular views of the 160 acre estate, complete with Victorian Walled Garden, exotic trees and numerous follies including the famous Jealous Wall. The House is fully restored and offers an interactive "Upstairs Downstairs" experience and an owners gallery. The Walled Garden is a 1.5 acre sloped garden with formal lawns, old rose beds, tumbling herbaceous borders, alpines, climbers, a fragrant herb garden and vegetable potager and a Victorian style glasshouse with exotic plants.

Set within the Belvedere stable block is a licensed restaurant with childrens' menu, gift shop, new Garden Market retail unit, interpretative centre and exhibition galleries. Belvedere has lakeside picnic areas, three children's playgrounds, animal sanctuary, tram rides, small bird aviary and offers family tickets. Belvedere House, Gardens and Park is open year round with the Gardens & Park open until 20.00 hrs during the summer months. Belvedere plays host to a series of seasonal family events as Easter, Hallowe'en and children's Christmas through the magic world of Narnia. Also a range of outdoor events include a Summer Garden Festival, Outdoor Theatre, Music Festivals, Dog Agility, Athletics Championships and a series of Educational Nature walks including Dawn Chorus and Batwalks.
During the season Belvedere may be closed to the General Public whilst hosting major outdoor events, please check in advance on www.belvedere-house.ie for a full list of events.

5km from Mullingar on the N52 to Kilbeggan

All year from 10.30 am. Please telephone for specific times.

Adults €8.75;
Senior Citizen/Student €6.25
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children - 3 to 16 years) €24.00 / (2 adults + 1 children) €21.00
Group Rates Available

Tram Adult €2.00; Sen. Citizen, Child & Student €1.00

Cafe, Garden Market Retail Unit, Interpretative Centre, Childrens Playgrounds, Partial Wheelchair access, Tourist Information, Conference facilities, Private Hire, Tram Trips, Coach Parking, Apiary.

Tel: +353 44 9349060

Tel: +353 44 934 9060
Fax: +353 44 934 9002