Explore our great garden
Home to one of the largest private collections of plants in the world
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
Guided tours
Take the expert gardeners’ Thursday Tour of the gardens or book one of our specialist group tours. Get the chance to learn from the estate’s resident gardening experts and gain insight into what it takes to manage such a garden.
Membership
By purchasing a membership for Mount Congreve Gardens, you are offering yourself or your recipient a one-of-a-kind gift that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. Your membership will also help to ensure the future of Mount Congreve Gardens for generations to come as all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the gardens..
The Stables Café
The Stables Café is a delightful setting for lunch or afternoon tea. Sit back & relax in the warm country-style surroundings where you can enjoy our extensive menu featuring an abundance of fresh local produce, prepared & cooked daily. Our welcoming café is the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends, or just sit & watch the world go by.
Secret Garden Shop
The Secret Garden shop is more than just a gift store. Located in the heart of Mount Congreve, we offer a unique range of gift ideas for any occasion. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the gardens, our products include handmade soaps, beeswax candles and much more.
Events at Mount Congreve
What’s on
Current Event
Thursday Tours
Experience Mount Congreve’s gardens through the eyes of an expert. Every Thursday, March - September at 2:00 pm(weather permitting) join us for a scheduled guided tour of the gardens. Meet at Mount Congreve House and you will be joined by one of our Expert Gardeners. Follow their passion for gardening as they share first-hand secrets and world-class, innovative techniques that have been passed down through generations. Learn how the walled gardens were laid out to create a natural airflow to protect against frost and disease, how the rotation of crops for the best care of the soil has been passed down since 1760, how integrated pest control systems enable plants to thrive organically! Discover the secrets of Mount Congreve's world-class garden on this rare opportunity to learn from one of its resident experts.
Upcoming Event
Easter Trail
Are you looking for a fun-filled family day out over the Easter weekend? Enjoy an Easter Trail in the beautiful grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens, in partnership with the children’s foundation Juniors for Juniors.
Upcoming Event
West Waterford Festival of Food | Breakfast
Breakfast is sponsored by Flahavans, Irelands favourite porridge, who have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas for over 200 years. Note: This is an adult only event. Venue: The Chinese Room at Mount Congreve House
Current events
Thursday Tours
Experience Mount Congreve’s gardens through the eyes of an expert. Every Thursday, March - September at 2:00 pm(weather permitting) join us for a scheduled guided tour of the gardens. Meet at Mount Congreve House and you will be joined by one of our Expert Gardeners. Follow their passion for gardening as they share first-hand secrets and world-class, innovative techniques that have been passed down through generations. Learn how the walled gardens were laid out to create a natural airflow to protect against frost and disease, how the rotation of crops for the best care of the soil has been passed down since 1760, how integrated pest control systems enable plants to thrive organically! Discover the secrets of Mount Congreve's world-class garden on this rare opportunity to learn from one of its resident experts.
Current events
Easter Trail
Are you looking for a fun-filled family day out over the Easter weekend? Enjoy an Easter Trail in the beautiful grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens, in partnership with the children’s foundation Juniors for Juniors.
Current events
West Waterford Festival of Food | Breakfast
Breakfast is sponsored by Flahavans, Irelands favourite porridge, who have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas for over 200 years. Note: This is an adult only event. Venue: The Chinese Room at Mount Congreve House
Ambrose Gardens’ Treasures
The Gardens comprise seventy acres of intensively planted woodland, a four acre walled garden and 16 kilometres of walkways.
Explore our treasures
Open the map
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
Enjoy a taste of the countryside
The Stables Café
Location
Opening hoursAdmission
Admission| Ticket type | Book online | General admission |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €9.00 | €10.00 |
| Child (U4's go free) | €5.50 | €6.00 |
| Family (2ad + 2ch) | €25.00 | €28.00 |
| Family (2ad + 3-5ch) | €28.00 | €30.00 |
| Senior | €7.20 | €8.00 |
| Groups (10 or more) | €7.20 | N/A |
Facilities
Facilities- Stables Café
- Secret Garden shop
- Baby changing area
- Car park
- Failte Ireland Information Point
- Electric points (coming 2023)
the founder & the estate
A two hundred years legacy
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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