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.
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
Enjoy a taste of the countryside
The Stables Café
Admission
Ticket type | Book online | General admission |
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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 |
Student (a valid form of student ID is required) | €8.00 | €9.00 |
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 points (coming 2023)
