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Muckross House Gardens And Traditional Farms

Muckross House is a magnificent Victorian mansion and one of Ireland’s leading stately homes. It is beautifully situated amidst the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park, Ireland’s premier National Park. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the House. Muckross House is also home to a number of skilled craftworkers who can be seen using skills in the crafts of weaving, pottery and bookbindiing. Many tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in the mild climate and sheltered location of the Muckross gardens. Attractive features include a fine collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, an outstanding rock garden on a natural rock outcrop and beautiful tree fringed lawns. The Muckross traditional farms are an authentic outdoor interpretation, on a 70 acre elevated site, of rural life in Kerry in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The traditional farms present an authentic environment and experience of rural life in the early part of the 20th century. Traditional buildings and field systems are recreated and domestic farming and craft practices are carried out daily during the visitor season.

Directions:

4 miles / 7 km from Killarney Town Centre along the main Kenmare road ( N71 )

Admission Prices:

Muckross House Adult - €7.00 Group/Senior Citizen - €5.50 Child/Student - €3.00 Family - €17.50 Traditional Farms Adult - €7.50 Group/Senior Citizens - €6.00 Child/Student - €4.00 Family* - €20.00 Joint Tickets Adult - €12.00 Group / Senior Citizen - €10.00 Child / Student - €6.00 Family * - €30.00 Group Rate The group rate applies to twenty visitors or more and when payment is made by a single transaction. Groups of ten or more must have advance reservations. Child/Student Rate The child/student rate applies to children and students up to the age of eighteen and thereafter to students in full time education on production of a valid and current student identity card. Children under five years of age are admitted free of charge. Family Rate The family rate applies to a group of two adults and a reasonable number (usually up to three) of their children aged eighteen years and under.

Guided Tours Available:

Yes. All visits to Muckross House are by guided tour only

Language Guides Available:

Yes, in English, Irish, French and German, subject to availability and rosters

Disabled Access:

Yes. Muckross House and the Walled Garden Centre are fully accessible for visitors with mobility challenges. There is a passenger elevator within Muckross House. Disabled toilets are available at Muckross House, in the Walled Garden Centre, in the public toilets and on the Traditional Farms.

Audio Visual Presentation:

Yes

Opening Times:

April – Sat 1pm – 6pm/Sun 1pm-6pm May - 7 days a week 1pm – 6pm June – August 7 days a week 10am – 6pm September & October Sat - 1pm – 6pm / Sun 1pm –6pm Bank Holidays (April to Oct) 1pm – 6pm

Retail Outlet:

Yes, the Mucros Craft Centre, located in the Walled Garden Centre offers a selection of quality craft and souvenir items – including their own range of weaving, pottery and bookbinding products.

Restaurant:

The Garden Restaurant, located in the Walled Garden Centre, offers an extensive menu.

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