Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St. Fiachra's Garden & The Horse Museum
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The world famous Japanese Gardens are situated 45km south of Dublin off the
M7 & R415 just outside Kildare Town in the 1,000 acre Tully estate, now known
as The Irish National Stud. The gardens were laid out in their paths of beauty
between 1906-1910 by Tassa Eida and his son Minoru, and have been carefully
preserved as one of the gems of Ireland’s Heritage. The significance of the
Japanese Gardens is not only artistic and horticultural but also religious,
philosophical and historical.
St. Fiachra’s Garden was created to celebrate the Millenium. There are 4 acres
of woodland and lakeside walks. The centre of the garden is dominated by
fissured limestone Monastic cells and within these cells there are hand crafted
Waterford Crystal rocks and plants such as ferns and orchids. Guided tours are
given of the Irish National Stud, which is home to some of Ireland’s finest
thoroughbreds. One ticket covers all four attractions.

The Shop has many items of clothing, suitable gifts for all occasions & Irish National Stud branded goods. November and December specialising in Christmas Shopping.

ADDRESS: Tully, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
TEL: 045-521 617 / 522 963
FAX: 045-522 964
EMAIL: stud@irish-national-stud.ie or
japanesegardens@eircom.net
WEBSITE: www.irish-national-stud.ie

LOCATION: 30 miles south of Dublin off M7 & R415. Situated just outside Kildare Town

SEASON: Mid February to December 22

OPENING TIMES:
12 Feb-22 Dec: Daily: 09.30-18.00 Last admission 17.00
Will open for groups on request in Jan

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Brenda Brown

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 3-4 hours.
National Stud: 1 hour
Japanese Gardens: 20 minutes.
St. Fiachra’s Garden: 45 minutes.
The Horse Museum: 20 minutes

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €10.50 / Child: €6.00 / Student/OAP €8.00 / Family €27.00
Group rates available on request

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 53, Duration: 1 hour (Stud & Horse Museum) Languages: English

AUDIO VISUAL: Yes - Special Irish National Stud T.V. Channel located in the Horse Museum.

RESTAURANT: Coffee Shop and lunches (seats 80) Veranda (seats 60)

SHOP: Wide range of quality Irish crafted goods. Crystal, fashion, pottery, jewellery, books, postcards and posters. Special offers run throughout November and December for some great Christmas shopping.

INFORMATION GUIDE: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Finnish, Danish,
Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Mandarin, Russian & Hebrew.

COACH PARKING: Yes

CAR PARKING: Yes

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: Yes