Belvedere House Gardens & Park

Belvedere House Gardens & Park

Belvedere House Gardens & Park
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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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • ghostchild2
    Athlone, Ireland248 contributions
    Land of Light
    Went on a foggy evening with 10 and 12 year old. The fog actually added to the magical feel. The trail is beautiful and the staff are really friendly. We strolled around and soaked it in. If you've been to Wild Lights this is a much smaller scale but I found it better than Wonder Lights. We were only there for about an hour so it is dear enough for that length of time. The music at the rubix's cubes was definitely inappropriate but my kids didn't notice. Overall we all enjoyed it and I would go back
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 December 2022
  • Bertie Fox
    1 contribution
    Gatekeepers
    Unpleasant experience at Belvedere House yesterday. The staff in the cafe were unwelcoming and more focused on trying to close early than on serving us. The staff in reception were about as helpful and friendly as rottweilers in a bad temper. Why close early on a Bank Holiday? The staff here are gatekeepers.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 January 2023
  • Patricia H
    4 contributions
    A great place to while away a few hours.
    Spent a blustery afternoon in February at Belvedere House. A very pleasant garden and woodland walk despite the weather. A nice lady at the reception explained the audio system and, after a tasty lunch in the cafe , I spent a few hours wandering around the house and gardens listening to a very entertaining history of the place and its previous owners. The gardens , I expect, will be beautiful in summer when the flowers and trees are in bloom. There are children’s play and picnic areas so would be a great afternoon entertainment for families. On the downside I would have liked to have seen upstairs in the house but I’m probably being nosy.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 2 February 2023
  • MrsD
    Galway, Ireland70 contributions
    Nice place to visit with kids
    Paid €26 for a family ticket, which wasn't too bad for price wise. Went with 4 young kids and they were fully engaged the entire time. Weather wasn't that great (but when is the weather great in Ireland 🤔 😒 🙄 ) Great grounds , the kids had fun and loved it, expecially the fairy garden. Fairy garden is a most for both kids and adults 😁. Would defo recommend but be ready to walk and bring comfortable shoes.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 March 2023
  • Ciara W
    2 contributions
    Fantastic day out
    Such a fantastic place. We visit Belvedere house regularly. It has a very reasonable entry fee. It's a great place to bring kids too as they have two playgrounds and a beautiful fairy garden. The grounds are very well maintained also. We are going to buy a yearly pass as its such a good day out.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 April 2023
  • Emily C
    5 contributions
    Easter fun in the rain
    The characters were in good spirits in spite of the wet weather they were having to be out in all day. The visiting pet farm was a lovely touch. Little bit of a queue for the Easter Bunny, again you'd have to expect that, but the area they were in was beautifully put together and the big bad wolf was keeping spirits up, entertaining the queue. The easter bunny gift was very generous .The addition of a henna artist in the cafe was a hit with our family too. The cafe was very busy as you would expect ,but the staff were very helpful and took care of everyone. Thank you for a lovely event. The questions for the hunt were well laid out and interesting but nobody took the finished answers, just a little thing the kids were wondering if they were right.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 April 2023
  • Marian F
    10 contributions
    Quick Visit
    The day was cool, and we did not have time to walk around the gardens. The house is in such a beautiful setting by the lake. I would worry about the state of the windows at the front of the house, They look like they need urgent remedial work. The rooms that are open to the public are a bit dusty. I like the sound effects in the kitchen.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 6 May 2023
  • Louise Marie
    3 contributions
    Brilliant
    Absolutely amazing place, so magical. Great that it's dog friendly, and they have chill out zones for the dogs if you want to use them. The children had a brilliant time, especially in the fairy garden. Staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming..will definitely try to visit again!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 September 2023
  • bouncydog
    Guernsey, United Kingdom45 contributions
    Excellent relaxing experience
    Fabulous walk around the grounds. Lovely views of the Lough and the halloween decorations were super. Wished I had room for the apple pie in the cafe - will ensure no hotel breakfast before next visit! There was a party of children having fun in the woods - great location where they could run around. Looking forward to our next visit.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Maureen F
    Limerick, Ireland145 contributions
    Fairy garden, hello and good bye Joe Dolan.
    We have visited Belverdere House and Gardens in the past, just the gardens this time because of work being done on the house. As always we loved our visit fairy garden was beautiful. Cafe served delicious confectionary . On the same day we also went to Joe Dolan's grave and visited his statue. Our group were delighted with their day out.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 November 2023
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harteaine
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
I've never been to such a rip off of an experience. The money charged for this is 100% not worth the trip and I would not recommend anyone to go! This is the most expensive light show of the ones available in leinster yet it is the smallest, shortest and least exciting one. 99% of the lights were spotlights and a couple of animals placed here and there. We had our walk done in 15 minutes and that was at a leisurely stroll. The tokens given to the kids for a free carnival ride were useless as there were 2 shambles of rides available for kids up to the age of 5 max. The filth and dirt of the rest of the 'carnival' amusements were absolutely disgusting and we left to Try rescue the rest of the kids night in the main town of Mullingar. The travel included to even get there was a waste of time.
Very very disappointed
Written 9 December 2023
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Tony King
Kill, Ireland444 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Visited Belvedere House for the "land of light "show. Thankfully it reminded dry and we were well wrapped up against the cold. A pleasant walk through the woods and grounds seeing all the light displays and music in the background. I feel very child oriented but a nice stroll . Had a lovely hot chocolate and a cappuccino on completion. Well worth checking out
Written 19 November 2023
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Maureen F
Limerick, Ireland145 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We have visited Belverdere House and Gardens in the past, just the gardens this time because of work being done on the house. As always we loved our visit fairy garden was beautiful. Cafe served delicious confectionary . On the same day we also went to Joe Dolan's grave and visited his statue. Our group were delighted with their day out.
Written 15 November 2023
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Laura
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Great day out in Belvedere! Gorgeous gardens. Halloween decorations are a lovely touch, and the groundsman putting them up was nice to look at too 😉 Wouldn't mind taking a walk into the woods with him 😅
Written 26 October 2023
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bouncydog
Guernsey, UK45 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Fabulous walk around the grounds. Lovely views of the Lough and the halloween decorations were super. Wished I had room for the apple pie in the cafe - will ensure no hotel breakfast before next visit! There was a party of children having fun in the woods - great location where they could run around. Looking forward to our next visit.
Written 22 October 2023
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Safari22107676175
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
We spent a lovely few hours here. The gardens were especially worth visiting. The walks are amazing and to end the visit do have lunch in the cafe. The food is extremely good.
Written 18 October 2023
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Dan M
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Business
Extremely disappointed with this place. Brought a bus load of elderly and disabled people and it was not right to have them walking a distance to the main and dangerous also because there is a slope from the drop off to the main door. I will think twice before I will consider bringing people of this situation again.
Written 11 October 2023
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Louise Marie
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing place, so magical. Great that it's dog friendly, and they have chill out zones for the dogs if you want to use them. The children had a brilliant time, especially in the fairy garden. Staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming..will definitely try to visit again!
Written 17 September 2023
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Venture35191429569
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I loved my visit to Belvedere House! The grounds and the lake are gorgeous, and the gardens are stunning.
Written 7 September 2023
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Oleksiy T
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Amazing place for family weekend. Lovely lake and beautiful garden. Very quiet and peaceful park with kids playing yards and picnic tables
Written 3 September 2023
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