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Farmleigh House & Estate

White's Road, Dublin, County Dublin

Description

Farmleigh is the official Irish state guest house for visiting dignitaries. The estate includes extensive private gardens and an historic Edwardian Mansion holding a library with rare books & manuscripts and several artworks such as paintings and tapestries.

Access & Transport

The estate is located to the northwest of the Phoenix Park, in Castleknock. The main access is via the Phoenix Park from White’s Road. There is free car park on site. By public transport, take bus 37 to Castleknock Gate and walk 15mins. Directions: https://farmleigh.ie/how-to-find-us/

Instructions & Recommendations

Best to use GPS coordinates rather than the official name when using map apps / satnav: 53.3661, -6.3516.

Meta review

The online reviews for Farmleigh are overall quite good, nothing extraordinary to be sure but the house is described as beautiful (noting that only a fraction of the rooms is open to the public), the guided tours are good enough, and the gardens are at their best in the spring and fall. The highlight is the library that makes a few visitors envious whereas the main drawback mentioned on a recurring basis is the lack of an easy public transport option.

Environmental & Social

The main use is for official functions so visitors do not contribute any carbon footprint. Some architectural and artistic heritage value and the beautiful garden can be enjoyed by local residents free of charge

Conclusion

Not one of Dublin's prime attractions but we would recommend Farmleigh to anybody who enjoy beautiful estates and gardens and is no in a hurry to hit the city's touristic shortlist (or who has already done it). The historical aspect is enjoyable but not salient enough to warrant a trip on its own.

Key positive

Gorgeous library and garden

Key negative

Not well connected by public transport

Suitability

The ground floor of Farmleigh House is fully accessible for wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last entry is 1h before closing.

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Admission fee is for Farmleigh House, admission to the Estate is free
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
€6
Adult
18 - 59
€8
Teen & Young
12 - 17
€4
Child
3 - 11
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for students is €4
Family price
Two adults, max five children

Max total number:7

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:12

Max.child age:17

Price for family€20

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