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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
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Visit one of Ireland’s most enduring and well-loved visitor attractions in the heart of the Connemara countryside.
Originally a Castle, built as a romantic gift for the beautiful Margaret Henry in 1867, Kylemore Abbey is steeped in tales of romance, tragedy, spirituality, and innovation. Home to the Benedictine nuns since 1920, this 1,000 acre estate makes an unforgettable day out. Turn the pages on ‘The Story of Kylemore’ a wonderful new visitor experience 'From Generation to Generation... The Story of Kylemore' in 2020.
 
Learn about the fascinating lives of the people who have made their home here over the years including the fabulously wealthy Henry family, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester and the Benedictine nuns who ran an international boarding school here until 2010.  
 
Explore beautiful Victorian buildings which include the Abbey, neo-Gothic Church and Mausoleum and of course the 6½ acre Victorian Walled Garden. The Garden is stunningly located overlooking Connemara National Park and is Ireland’s premier Heritage Garden where only Victorian varieties of plants and flowers are grown.  
 
Enjoy extensive woodland and lakeshore walks in the heart of the beautiful Connemara countryside. Home cooking and baking in the Café and Tea House along with a unique shopping experience in the Craft and Design Shop help to complete your perfect day out!
 
Highlights include:
  • Over six acres of beautiful Victorian Walled Gardens
  • Restored Abbey rooms and a Neo-Gothic Church
  • New multimedia “from Generation to Generation” visitor experience
  • History talks and guided tours
  • Extensive woodland and lakeshore walks
  • Award-winning café and tea house serving delicious home-baking
  • On-site Pottery Studio and Craft & Design Shop
  • Musical performances in the Gothic Church throughout the year

Visitor Information

Open Year Round - Daily
January - March 16 from10:00 
March 17 from 09:00
March 17 - November 2 from 09:00
November 2 - January 3 from 09:30

(Times may be subject to change - check with attraction before travel)

Contact Details

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden,
Kylemore, Connemara, Co. Galway

T: +353 (0) 95 520 01
W: www.kylemoreabbey.com

Closed: December 24, 25 and 26

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing

Approx. visit duration: 80 minutes minimum

 

Admission Prices 2020

Adult: €15.00
Senior (aged 65+): €10.50
Student (18+ with valid ID): €10.50
Child (aged 11-17): €9.00
Child (under 11): Free
Family (2 adults & up to 6 children aged 11-17): €40.00

 

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LANGUAGES
Free information leaflets available in Irish, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Mandarin. Audio visual presentation available in English, French and German. Guided tours can be provided through English, French and Dutch (subject to availability of guide and pre-booking).

DINING / REFRESHMENTS
Mitchell’s Café serves a wide variety of cold and hot foods. The Tea House serves a smaller selection of hot and cold lunch options. Henry’s Express Café serves a variety of takeout and picnic goodies. 

SHOPPING
Craft and Design Shop selling beautiful gifts, clothing, souvenirs and Kylemore Abbey Fuchsia pottery made on-site along with artisan food products handmade by the Benedictine Nuns.

PARKING
Free car and coach parking on-site.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Partially wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets.

GROUPS
Group rates available (minimum 10 people). Pre-booking required. 

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

  • TripAdvisor Excellence Award 2016
  • CIE Tours International Excellence Award 2015
  • Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Award Gold 2016
  • Relax Web Awards Finalists 2016
  • Europa Nostra Gardens of Europe Awards 2001

Map Location

Located in Connemara off the R344 and on the N59, Kylemore Abbey is one hour from Galway City, and 3 hours and 50 minutes from Dublin.

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January 1 - December 31 2020
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