Belvedere House, Gardens and Park
| County: | Co. Westmeath |
| Tel: | 044-9349060 |
| Fax: | 044-9349002 |
| Email: | info@belvedere-house.ie |
Lord Belvedere’s Hunting Lodge at Lough Ennell stands on 160 acres of
maintained estate, punctuated with numerous follies, the largest being The Jealous Wall built to obscure his brother’s larger house. Belvedere House is fully restored and is noted for its exquisite rococo ceilings and bow end design.
The Victorian Walled Garden exercises all the senses with a fragrant herb garden, old rose beds, tumbling herbaceous borders, alpines, climbers and
vegetable potager. The Belvedere Apiary (Beehives) has a display Hive in the visitor centre. Belvedere has a licensed restaurant, interpretative centre, exhibition galleries, three children’s playgrounds, animal sanctuary, tram trips and several picnic areas.
General Information
| Address: | Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
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| Telephone; | 044-9349060 |
| Fax: | 044-9349002 |
| Email: | info@belvedere-house.ie |
| Website: | http://www.belvedere-house.ie |
| Location: | 3 miles south of Mullingar on N52 |
| Season: | All Year |
| Tours: | Available for pre-booked groups Max No: 30, Duration: 40 minutes |
| Booking Contact: | Brigid Geoghegan |
| Manager: | Bartle D’Arcy |
| Average Visit Length: | 1-4 hours (Customer Choice) |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €8.75 Student/OAP: €6.25 Child: €4.75 Family Ticket: €24.00 (2A + 2C), €21.00 (2A + 1C), Extra Child €3.25 |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 30, Duration: 10 minutes Languages: English |
| Exhibition: | Interpretative Galleries |
| Restaurant: | Yes |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes, Visitor Centre, House accessible with portable ramp |
Opening Times
Mar-Apr & Sept-Oct:
10.30-19.00 (House & Café close 17.00)
May-Aug:
09.30-20.00 (House & Café close 17.00)
Nov-Feb:
10.30-16.30 (House & Café close 16.00)
Opening times are subject to change. Please note Belvedere House, Gardens & Park will be closed to the general public for special events in 2010, please check in advance of travel.
Schools
Belvedere is a veritable font of resource material in terms of both the Primary & Secondary School Curricula and indeed for Third Level students of History, Art and Architecture. This magnificent early 18th century stately home of Robert Rochford stands on 160 acres of parkland on the shores of Lough Ennell. Steeped in history, nature, horticulture, exploration, architecture,restoration and drama, it is an ideal location from which to ignite excitement and interest in many subject areas
Conference & Incentive
The top floor of this magnificent 18th century stately home of Robert Rochfort has been beautifully restored and is available for hire for private parties and corporate events. The roofed Courtyard area in the Visitor Centre is also a perfect venue for larger group events, such as fashion shows, exhibitions, product launches, champagne receptions, poetry readings and award ceremonies. Parkland suitable for corporate, incentive and team building events and activities
Belvedere House Garden Market
The Garden Market, a new retail area at Belvedere House selling specially designed Garden Products, accessories and plant collections. On selected weekends Belvedere's Master Gardener John Smyth will give advice and gardening tips on growing your own.
Festival & Events
Belvedere Self-Sufficiency Show in 2010 will be bigger and better
17th & 18th of April 2010
The show will feature many aspects of self-sufficiency including: - Fruit & Vegetable growing - Bee-Keeping - Home-Brewing - Poultry Keeping - Basket Making - Wood Turning - Cheese & Butter Making - Bread Making - Spinning & weaving - Allotments - Rare Plant Sale - To name but a few!!
Along with trade stands and seminars it will be a must for the self-sufficiency enthusiast or for the novice who just wants to find out more.
Scruffs Dog Shows in aid of and in association with ISPCA
Sunday the 30th of May 2010
10 Fun Classes for all to enjoy - All entry fees go to the ISPCA. Belvedere's Scruffs Dog Show In aid of and association with the ISPCA. In Belvedere's Scruffs Dog Show we are judging for Happy Healthy Well adjusted & Loved dogs regardless of lineage or ancestral line!!! One person is allowed in free of charge with a dog to be entered into the Scruffs Dog Show Otherwise Belvedere's normal admission rate applies. For more details phone Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath 044-9349060. Please check all details in advance of travel.
Life Festival
4th, 5th & 6th of June 2010
Midlands Garden Festival
11th, 12th & 13th of June 2010
The Midlands Garden Festival once again promises to be a feast for the senses; with a fantastic array of Garden and Home equipment with over 300 exhibitors, Continental Market, Organic Food Village, Flower Arranging Demonstration with Richard Haslam, Dog Agility and Bee Keeping displays, Seminars and Special Fairy Village for Children. More Details To Follow in Early 2010
Family & Entertainment
Easter Events
Easter Sunday & Monday @ Midday
Monster Easter Egg Hunts on Sunday & Monday at Midday. Easter Eggspress Steam Train Excursion on Easter Monday.
Book on (044) 934 9060
Children's Art Workshops all week
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sunday the 11th of July
Outdoor Garden Theatre
Fancy Dress Matinee
Tickets (044) 934 9060
Pride & Prejudice
Sunday the 25th of July (Matinee)
Outdoor Garden Theatre
Tickets (044) 934 9060
Education & Learning
GIY Mullingar
Monthly Meetings - 3rd Thursday @ 8pm
Free Entry
Part of Grow it Yourself Ireland
Bat Walks
Saturday 10th of April
Saturday 8th of May
Saturday 18th of Sept
These Bat Walks begin with an illustrated talk on Bats, dispelling all of the myths and detailing just how marvelous these tiny mammals really are. Followed by guided bat walk with use of Bat Boxes (which allows you to hear the bats, hunt, and communicate with each other) around Belvedere's parkland. Walk is weather permitting (bats are far too sensible to be out in the wet or cold!). Wear warm clothing sensible footwear and bring a small torch. Entry is free, donations if desired to Bat conservation Ireland.
(Bat Walks with Bat Conservation Ireland)
Bird Watch Ireland
Sunday 16th of May @ 4am
Meeting at 4am in Belvedere Visitor Centre for guided Dawn Chorus Walk with Alex Copland of Birdwatch Ireland, part of the National Dawn Chorus events. This is something that you should do at least once in your life time! Breakfast will be available afterwards.
Free entry event. For more details phone Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath 044-9349060
Painting Holiday
17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th & 25th of July
(With Kevin Flood)
Fitness & Activity
'The Heart Breaker' Jealous Wall Duathlon
11th of April 2010 @ 10am
Run 5km / Bike 20 km / Run 2.5km
Vintage Motor Cycle Rally
Saturday the 22nd of May
Mullingar Road League
Each Wednesday Evening in May
