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Home to one of the largest private collections of plants in the world

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Home to one of the largest collections of plants in the world

Mount Congreve House and Gardens situated in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, in Ireland’s Ancient East is home to one of “The Great Gardens of the World”. Mount Congreve House, home to six generations of Congreves, was built in 1760 by the celebrated local architect John Roberts.

The Gardens

A treasure trove of discoveries

Events at Mount Congreve

What’s on


The Gallery
BOOK NOW May 2 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Current Event

The Gallery

'The Gallery' has opened at Mount Congreve Gardens with the unveiling of its inaugural exhibition ‘Bucolica’.

BOOK NOW May 2 2024 to Dec 24 2024

Sign up to Events
BOOK NOW May 5 2024 to May 31 2025
Current Event

Sign up to Events

Subscribe to our newsletter and you'll be the first to know about all our upcoming events.

BOOK NOW May 5 2024 to May 31 2025

Garden Buggy Loop
BOOK NOW Jul 1 2024 to Dec 12 2024
Current Event

Garden Buggy Loop

Discover the beauty of Mount Congreve Gardens in our 8-seater golf buggy.

BOOK NOW Jul 1 2024 to Dec 12 2024

Christmas Lights & Shopping Event
BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Nov 24 2024
Upcoming Event

Christmas Lights & Shopping Event

Join us in the Secret Garden Gift Shop this Christmas to find unique gifts at discounted prices.

BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Nov 24 2024

Magic Elf Garden Trail 2024
BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Dec 31 2024
Upcoming Event

Magic Elf Garden Trail 2024

Enjoy the Magic Elf Garden Trail in the beautiful grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens with your family.

BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Dec 31 2024

Artform’s Winter Exhibition
BOOK NOW Nov 29 2024 to Dec 22 2024
Upcoming Event

Artform’s Winter Exhibition

Artform is excited to present their second exhibition at the Gallery, Mount Congreve - a Winter Exhibition

BOOK NOW Nov 29 2024 to Dec 22 2024

Festive Afternoon Tea
BOOK NOW Dec 1 2024 to Jan 5 2025
Upcoming Event

Festive Afternoon Tea

Enjoy some old-world charm and visit Mount Congreve Gardens this Christmas for Festive afternoon tea.

BOOK NOW Dec 1 2024 to Jan 5 2025

Festive Tour of the Gardens
BOOK NOW Dec 5 2024 to Dec 19 2024
Upcoming Event

Festive Tour of the Gardens

Mark your calendar for December and take the Festive tour of the gardens

BOOK NOW Dec 5 2024 to Dec 19 2024

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
BOOK NOW Dec 6 2024 to Dec 13 2024
Upcoming Event

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops

Back by popular demand - join one of our garden team for a wreath-making workshop this festive season.

BOOK NOW Dec 6 2024 to Dec 13 2024

Festive Candle Making Workshop
BOOK NOW Dec 7 2024 to Dec 7 2024
Upcoming Event

Festive Candle Making Workshop

In this workshop, you will be creating some beautiful festive candles that will make the perfect Christmas gift.

BOOK NOW Dec 7 2024 to Dec 7 2024

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
BOOK NOW Dec 14 2024 to Dec 14 2024
Upcoming Event

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

Learn the basic techniques of modern calligraphy in this festive workshop!

BOOK NOW Dec 14 2024 to Dec 14 2024

Santa's Preflight Breakfast at the Stables Café
BOOK NOW Dec 24 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Upcoming Event

Santa's Preflight Breakfast at the Stables Café

Join Santa in the Stables Café on Christmas Eve.

BOOK NOW Dec 24 2024 to Dec 24 2024

Thursday Tours
BOOK NOW Mar 6 2025 to Oct 30 2025
Upcoming Event

Thursday Tours

Every Thursday, between March - October, you can join us for a scheduled guided tour of the gardens everyday at 2:00pm (weather permitting). Meet at Mount Congreve House before entering the gardens, through the house, as the Congreve Family once did.

BOOK NOW Mar 6 2025 to Oct 30 2025
The Gallery
BOOK NOW May 2 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Current events

The Gallery

'The Gallery' has opened at Mount Congreve Gardens with the unveiling of its inaugural exhibition ‘Bucolica’.

BOOK NOW May 2 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Sign up to Events
BOOK NOW May 5 2024 to May 31 2025
Current events

Sign up to Events

Subscribe to our newsletter and you'll be the first to know about all our upcoming events.

BOOK NOW May 5 2024 to May 31 2025
Garden Buggy Loop
BOOK NOW Jul 1 2024 to Dec 12 2024
Current events

Garden Buggy Loop

Discover the beauty of Mount Congreve Gardens in our 8-seater golf buggy.

BOOK NOW Jul 1 2024 to Dec 12 2024
Christmas Lights & Shopping Event
BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Nov 24 2024
Current events

Christmas Lights & Shopping Event

Join us in the Secret Garden Gift Shop this Christmas to find unique gifts at discounted prices.

BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Nov 24 2024
Magic Elf Garden Trail 2024
BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Dec 31 2024
Current events

Magic Elf Garden Trail 2024

Enjoy the Magic Elf Garden Trail in the beautiful grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens with your family.

BOOK NOW Nov 23 2024 to Dec 31 2024
Artform’s Winter Exhibition
BOOK NOW Nov 29 2024 to Dec 22 2024
Current events

Artform’s Winter Exhibition

Artform is excited to present their second exhibition at the Gallery, Mount Congreve - a Winter Exhibition

BOOK NOW Nov 29 2024 to Dec 22 2024
Festive Afternoon Tea
BOOK NOW Dec 1 2024 to Jan 5 2025
Current events

Festive Afternoon Tea

Enjoy some old-world charm and visit Mount Congreve Gardens this Christmas for Festive afternoon tea.

BOOK NOW Dec 1 2024 to Jan 5 2025
Festive Tour of the Gardens
BOOK NOW Dec 5 2024 to Dec 19 2024
Current events

Festive Tour of the Gardens

Mark your calendar for December and take the Festive tour of the gardens

BOOK NOW Dec 5 2024 to Dec 19 2024
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
BOOK NOW Dec 6 2024 to Dec 13 2024
Current events

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops

Back by popular demand - join one of our garden team for a wreath-making workshop this festive season.

BOOK NOW Dec 6 2024 to Dec 13 2024
Festive Candle Making Workshop
BOOK NOW Dec 7 2024 to Dec 7 2024
Current events

Festive Candle Making Workshop

In this workshop, you will be creating some beautiful festive candles that will make the perfect Christmas gift.

BOOK NOW Dec 7 2024 to Dec 7 2024
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
BOOK NOW Dec 14 2024 to Dec 14 2024
Current events

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop

Learn the basic techniques of modern calligraphy in this festive workshop!

BOOK NOW Dec 14 2024 to Dec 14 2024
Santa's Preflight Breakfast at the Stables Café
BOOK NOW Dec 24 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Current events

Santa's Preflight Breakfast at the Stables Café

Join Santa in the Stables Café on Christmas Eve.

BOOK NOW Dec 24 2024 to Dec 24 2024
Thursday Tours
BOOK NOW Mar 6 2025 to Oct 30 2025
Current events

Thursday Tours

Every Thursday, between March - October, you can join us for a scheduled guided tour of the gardens everyday at 2:00pm (weather permitting). Meet at Mount Congreve House before entering the gardens, through the house, as the Congreve Family once did.

BOOK NOW Mar 6 2025 to Oct 30 2025
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The Gardens Map

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Garden Trails


Woodland Garden Walk - 55 mins

Stretch your legs, fill your lungs with fresh air and let the kids run free as you meander through woodland paths lined with spectacular collections of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.

Duration: 55 min

♿ Fragrant Walk - 20 mins

Accessible to all our visitors, enjoy year-round, ever-changing fragrances as you journey through varied plant collections and glimpse the woodland garden to the west and the walled garden to the east.

Duration: 20 min

Walled Garden Walk - 30 mins

Discover how herbs, vegetables and fruit trees are grown on an easy stroll through the kitchen garden; enjoy expanses of soothing green lawn and flowering trees around the pleasure garden.

Duration: 30 MIN

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The Stables Café
Enjoy a taste of the countryside

The Stables Café

A light-filled welcoming space to enjoy garden treats and rustic country classics brought to you by The Pantry at CLIFF.
Discover the café
FOXFORD

A unique range of gift ideas

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At a glance

Visitor information

Plan your visit

Location

Mount Congreve, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, X91 PX05, Ireland

Opening hours

November

Wednesday - Sunday

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

20th - 24th November Stables Café open from 9am | Gardens & FOXFORD open from 10.00am | Last Garden entry 4:00pm

Admission

Ticket type Book online General admission
Adult €11.50 €12.50
Child (U4's go free) €7.00 €7.50
Family (2ad + 2ch) €30.00 €33.50
Family (2ad + 3-5ch) €33.50 €36.00
Senior €10.00 €11.00
Student (a valid form of student ID is required) €10.00 €11.00
Tickets for the Garden Loop on the golf buggy can be booked online, or at the house reception. + €2 on above prices + €2 on above prices
For Group Bookings (10 or more) email [email protected]

Facilities

  • Stables Café
  • Secret Garden shop
  • Baby changing area
  • Car park
  • Failte Ireland Information Point
  • Electric charging point
A two hundred years legacy
the founder & the estate

A two hundred years legacy

Ambrose Congreve was born on April 4 1907, the son of Major John Congreve and his wife Lady Helena, a daughter of the 8th Earl of Bessborough.
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Visit Mount Congreve

Wander one of the most beautiful places in Ireland

Located in the heart of County Waterford & open year-round, the world-renowned Mount Congreve Gardens are a haven for plant & history lovers alike as well as for those simply looking to relax in nature.

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