Bantry House And Gardens

Bantry House is not only one of the finest historic houses in Ireland, but it also commands one of the best views overlooking Bantry Bay in West Cork. It has been open to the public since 1946, the first to do so in the country and possibly also in the British Isles. The house is still owned and lived in by Egerton Shelswell-White, who is a direct descendant of Richard White (1, Earl of Bantry), and his family.

Bantry House is open to the public daily from March to October. One can explore the House, wander through the 100 acres of formal garden and woodland and have tea and scones in the tearoom.

Admission to the Garden: €5 per person (children free)

Admission to the House and Garden:
Adult €10
Concessions €8
Child €3
Family ticket €24

Group bookings can be arranged

Annual garden passes for sale

Children's quiz

Bantry House also hosts many events through out the year in the house and in the garden. This year Bantry House was host to A Midsummer Night's Dream outdoor theatre on the north terraces. Bantry House is one of the venues for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival and the Masters of Tradition Festival. Bantry House also hosted a number of one off concerts, talks, exhibitions and fairs.

Bantry House is a wonderful location for a wedding or function with a registered civil ceremony room in the main house and many locations for all types of events including conferences, meetings, launches and special occasions.