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. Belvedere plays host to a range of different outdoor events, including Garden Theatre, Garden Festival, Self-Sufficiency show, Bat Walks, Music Concerts and Dog shows. Belvedere has a licensed restaurant, shop, Narnia trail, fairy garden, self-sufficiency garden, interpretative centre, exhibition galleries, Apiaries (Beehives), three children's playgrounds and several pinic areas. Belvedere has a year round calendar of events for updates check out www.belvedere-house.ie
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 |
The 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.
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
Opening Times
Mar-Apr & Sept-Oct:
10.30-19.00 (House & Café close 17.00)
May-Aug:
09.30-21.00 (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 2012, please check in advance of travel.
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