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Belvedere House Gardens & Park

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Belvedere House Gardens & Park

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Belvedere House Gardens & Park
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Historic Sites • Parks • Gardens
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09:30 - 19:00
Monday
09:30 - 19:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 19:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 19:00
Thursday
09:30 - 19:00
Friday
09:30 - 19:00
Saturday
09:30 - 19:00
Sunday
09:30 - 19:00
About
Located within Ireland’s Ancient East with many layers of life and history in the big house, Belvedere House Gardens & Park demonstrates beauty, intrigue and passion that make for an enchanting Visitor Experience and an excellent day out with a difference. The magnificent 160 acre Lakeside Estate of Belvedere House, Gardens & Park boasts a fully restored Georgian Villa, built in 1740 by the famous Architect Richard Castles. The estate has a fascinating Victorian Walled Garden, with one of Ireland's finest collections of rare and special plants. The naturalistic designed 18th century parkland, punctuated with Romantic Follies includes the largest in Ireland; “The Jealous Wall”. Within the welcoming Visitor Services Centre is a Licensed Restaurant and Gift Shop and there are also 3 outdoor children’s play areas, a zip line & many picnic areas on the estate.
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2-3 hours
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Mary
Tyrellspass, Ireland9 contributions
Ridiculous
May 2022 • Friends
Upset I had to pay €8 to have access to the coffee shop. I appreciate there is access to the gardens from there but it was absolutely lashing rain and me and my friends had small babies. I was embarrassed as I’d suggested Belvedere to them (they travelled from Dublin )
€8 entry to a coffee shop. Then buy your coffee. Ridiculous could’ve used discretion here
Written 19 May 2022
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Cosmopolitan787400
1 contribution
Avoid , if you would just like to have a Coffee.
Apr 2022
Unbelievable ! You drive all the way here ( We came from Cavan ) and you aren't allowed to actually have a coffee in their coffee shop without paying an entrance fee of €8.00 EACH. And that's before you buy a single thing in the coffee shop. We explained that we were not interested in the house and the gardens and just wanted coffee and a bite to eat to be told No, we don't cater for casual visitors (???, whatever they are!!) by a very abrupt woman and we had to leave. Why dont they have somebody who can look for entrance tickets from "visitors" beyond the coffee area? That would make sense, as people could then have a coffee and Leave WITHOUT having to pay €8 in. We wont be back here again ever again and advise anybody who might be "Attempting" to just have a coffee and a sticky bun to avoid here and call somewhere else.
Written 25 April 2022
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James9023
County Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
Nice grounds, views and historic points of reference.
Apr 2022
Nice walk and dog friendly. Various points of interest to keep the kids motivated too along the way. My family and I spent a couple of hours here when visiting Mullingar and we enjoyed the experience.
Written 21 April 2022
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Derek H
Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
Sunny spring day
Apr 2022 • Family
Great day out, nice cafe. 3 year old had lots of fun and didn't get board. Plenty of places to feed the baby too. All swings and benches in great order and a great price too
Written 21 April 2022
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chillkidsireland
Drogheda, Ireland1 contribution
Wander in the Woods
Apr 2022
We used to live in Mullingar and take the kids there when they were little. The teen and the 21 year old had a fantastic day wandering around the woods, exploring the house and recreating some old photos :) Such a beautiful special place to visit.
Written 20 April 2022
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Amanda B
1 contribution
Easter eggs hunt
Apr 2022 • Family
There wasn't really much to the Easter egg hunt for the price we paid.
Very disappointed.i wouldn't recommend this event
Written 18 April 2022
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Marielou81
Dunleer, Ireland1 contribution
Egg hunt
Apr 2022 • Family
The grounds are beautiful, the egg hunt experience is great for kids, mine thoroughly enjoyed it, excellent experience all round will try and get back again
Written 17 April 2022
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999Louis
Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
Easter hunt
Apr 2022 • Family
We went to the Easter hunt on good Friday. Many of the characters were every poor. One lady there is a purple dress, by the walled gardens. Looked very grumpy. We just followed people in front, who didn't get a great reception from her. So we didn't bother to ask.
Turns out she was there to show people where to go, we went the wrong way. Missing out on two of the stops. Very disappointing for our daughter. When we realised and went back after all closed.
Next year maybe employ enthusiastic people interested in tge job all day long like bumble bee and angry bird were a pleasure to meet, and made a fuss out of the kids.
Written 16 April 2022
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Dartheboy
County Westmeath, Ireland988 contributions
Eggscellent
Apr 2022 • Family
Attended for Easter Egg Hunt, I am season ticket holder so come here weekly.

Well laid out, nice items giving to kids and great location.
Written 16 April 2022
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rachel h
cavan11 contributions
Amazing Easter hunt
Apr 2022 • Family
Amazing Easter Egg Hunt. The treats and toys when walking around were in abundance. Fantastic value for money.
Written 16 April 2022
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Belvedere House Gardens & Park is open:
  • Sun - Sat 09:30 - 19:00