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.

Belvedere House

 

Belvedere House & Gardens, Co. Westmeath

 

Belvedere House & Gardens, Co. Westmeath

 

General Information

Address: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
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
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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

GAA 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

Croke Park Conference facilities

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

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events for Halloween 2010

Belvedere will host its Halloween Events including:
Trick or Treat Tails & Yeti Attack on 24th & 25th Octover 2010
Halloween Bat Walk on Saturday 30th October 2010
More Details to follow later in 2010

Belvedere House Garden Market

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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.

Family & Entertainment

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

Bat Walks
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)

Painting Holiday
17th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th & 25th of July
(With Kevin Flood)

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