Great Garden & Country Estate
Stay and explore 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
Join the Daily Summer 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.
FOXFORD
Located in the heart of the world-renowned Mount Congreve Gardens, the Secret Garden shop by FOXFORD offers a unique range of gift ideas inspired by the beauty of nature and the gardens. Foxford believe in buying better and buying less and are committed to creating timeless products that will be with you for years to come.
Events at Mount Congreve
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Garden Buggy Loop
Discover the beauty of Mount Congreve Gardens in our 8-seater golf buggy.
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Easter Bunny's Garden Party!
Join us for the Easter Bunny's Hoppity Hippity Garden Party this Easter weekend.
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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.
Upcoming Event
Restival
Recharge at Restival 2024 - Mount Congreve’s annual weekend wellness event. Enjoy hourly Yoga, Pilates & Qi Gong classes, Forest Bathing Experiences, wellness talks and more.
Upcoming Event
The Rare & Special Plant Fair
The Rare and Special Plant Fair, sponsored by Bord Bia, will be held on Sunday, 11th May 2025, at Mount Congreve Gardens.
Upcoming Event
Talk: Elmer Dool - 'In my father's footsteps'
Join Elmer Dool, a respected horticulturist, for a talk at Mount Congreve Gardens in honour of his father, Herman Dool.
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.
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
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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
LocationOpening hours
Opening hoursApril 2025
Monday - Sunday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
14th April - 20th April 2025 Stables Café open from 9am | Gardens & FOXFORD open from 10.00am | Last Garden entry 4:00pm
Admission
Admission| Ticket type | Book online | General admission |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €11.50 | €12.50 |
| Child (U16's go free) | €0.00 | €0.00 |
| Family Up to five children per two adults | €23.00 | €25.00 |
| 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. | Seniors €3pp on above prices Adults €5pp on above prices Children €1pp | Seniors €3pp on above prices Adults €5pp on above prices Children €1pp |
| For Group Bookings (10 or more) email [email protected] |
Facilities
Facilities- Stables Café
- FOXFORD
- Baby changing area
- Car park
- Failte Ireland Information Point
- Electric charging point
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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