Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
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"No shortage of things to do at Kerry's premier tourist attraction."
Overview
Muckross House is the 19th-century mansion house of the formerly private Muckross Estate. It now houses a museum of Kerry folklife. In the basement craft centre, a weaver, blacksmith and potter demonstrate their trades. The grounds include Alpine and bog gardens, rhododendrons, azaleas and a rock garden.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Gardens open all year, daily Sep-Jun, 8-6; Jul-Aug, 8-8. House open all year, daily Sep-Jun, 9-5.30; Jul-Aug, 9-7 (last admission 1hr before closing). Admission by guided tour only. Closed for 1 week at Xmas. Note automatic gates close 45mi
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Ireland’s most easterly county, Kerry, features a coastline of many inlets and peninsulas. It’s also home to the country’s highest mountains – the three peaks of the quaintly-named MacGillycuddy's Reeks range; highest first, they are Carrauntoohil, Beenkeragh and Caher.
Nearby places to stay
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Bed & Breakfast
Castlewood House
- Rooms 12
- Satellite TV
- Direct Dial
- Lift Available
Hotel
Celtic Ross Hotel
- Family rooms:
Hotel
Schull Harbour Hotel
- En-suite rooms:
- Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
Castlewood House
Less than a 10-minute stroll from the bustling centre of Dingle, Castlewood House is the perfect place to stop and take in all the delights the town has to offer. Quality standards exce...
Celtic Ross Hotel
This hotel is situated on the edge of Rosscarbery overlooking the bay. The public areas are relaxing places, with a variety of lounges, a library, and the Warren Suite which enjoys pano...
Schull Harbour Hotel
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