Things To Do In The Kilmeaden Area
Mount Congreve
Created by Ambrose Congreve the gardens of the Mount Congreve estate cover over 100 picturesque acres. It is one of the finest stately homes in Ireland and the gardens are deemed to be amongst the most valuable in Europe, with world class collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias etc. A wholesale nursery is also operating on the estate.
| Distance: |
Approx 5min drive from Waterford and Suir Valley Railway |
| Address: |
Kilmeadan, Co Waterford. |
| Phone: |
051 384115 |
| E-mail: |
info@mountcongreve.com |
| Web site: |
www.mountcongreve.com |
| Open: |
Thursdays March to September Adults Only |
| Admission: |
Free |
Fairbrook House Museum of Contemporary Figurative Art and Gardens
This former woollen mill has been transformed into a romantic paradise by Dutch artists Wout Muller and Clary Mastenbroek. Walled gardens, raised borders, obelisks and magic standing stones can all be enjoyed.
| Distance: |
5mins drive from Waterford and Suir Valley Railway |
| Address: |
Clary Mastenbroek, Kilmeadan, Co Waterford. |
| Phone: |
051 384657 |
| E-mail: |
gardens@fairbrook-house.com |
| Web site: |
www.fairbrook-house.com |
| Open: |
1 May - 30 September by appointment only. Closed Monday and Tuesday. |
| Admission: |
€7.00 |