Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens Admission Ticket
Overview
Now an Irish Heritage Trust Property, a visit to Fota House set amongst 115 acres, within the original 780 acre estate promises endless opportunities for adventure. It features a globally renowned arboretum with a collection of rare and exotic plantings from the southern hemisphere, formal and working gardens that evolve with colour, scent & texture through each passing
season
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Fota House
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fota House, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill T45 Y642 Ireland
Fota House is one of Ireland’s finest examples of Regency period architecture with superb neoclassical interiors. The main house dating from 1820, remained in the sole ownership of the Smith-Barry family for 155 years and today it shares the compelling life story of this family and their household staff.
Now an Irish Heritage Trust Property, a visit to Fota House set amongst 115 acres, within the original 780 acre estate promises endless opportunities for adventure.
It features a globally renowned arboretum with a collection of rare and exotic plantings from the southern hemisphere, formal and working gardens that evolve with colour, scent & texture through each passing season
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The large Majority of the property is wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Spent evening here with wife and 20mo daughter after visiting the Wildlife Park. Great evening walking through the Arboretum. With some very impressive trees and hundreds of Rhododendrons which were all in bloom. Great get away from busy city life and spend time in nature. The fern garden is simp...
Spent evening here with wife and 20mo daughter after visiting the Wildlife Park. Great evening walking through the Arboretum. With some very impressive trees and hundreds of Rhododendrons which were all in bloom. Great get away from busy city life and spend time in nature. The fern garden is simply amazingDo not miss out on the tour of this wonderfully preserved historic home. Brilliant tour given by Carmel, with fantastic knowledge of the family and building. One of the better stately homes we've toured in terms of how the rooms are kept. Tour allowed really good access to lots of rooms including...
Do not miss out on the tour of this wonderfully preserved historic home. Brilliant tour given by Carmel, with fantastic knowledge of the family and building. One of the better stately homes we've toured in terms of how the rooms are kept. Tour allowed really good access to lots of rooms including downstairs kitchen, pantry and butlers room. The nursery rooms were exquisite! Again, do not miss out!!!Great tour, lovely home. My teenage daughter and I loved the home and enjoyed seeing all of the rooms. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. A great afternoon.
Great tour, lovely home. My teenage daughter and I loved the home and enjoyed seeing all of the rooms. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. A great afternoon.The best tour I've had in years. Lynn was SO SO knowledgeable and passed all the information in a really beautiful & interesting manner. This should be a must do visit for anyone in the area. A true gem.
The best tour I've had in years. Lynn was SO SO knowledgeable and passed all the information in a really beautiful & interesting manner. This should be a must do visit for anyone in the area. A true gem.Interesting history of Barry family home. There is a remaining living servant who has given some details of life in this Downton Abbey style house.
Interesting history of Barry family home. There is a remaining living servant who has given some details of life in this Downton Abbey style house.We thoroughly enjoyed our House tour with Rose & Barry in period costume! They brought the house to life.! We could imagine the bustling activities in the hallways and rooms of days gone by.
We thoroughly enjoyed our House tour with Rose & Barry in period costume! They brought the house to life.! We could imagine the bustling activities in the hallways and rooms of days gone by.