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 |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Mullingar-Ireland/Belvedere-House-Gardens-and-Park/191511987738?ref=sgm |
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
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
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)
