Strokestown Park
| County: | Co. Roscommon |
| Tel: | 071-963 3013 |
| Fax: | 071-963 3712 |
| Email: | info@strokestownpark.ie |
Strokestown House is an eighteenth century palladian mansion, home of the Packenham Mahon family from 1653 until 1979. The House is unique in that it retains all of its original furnishings and can be seen by guided tour. The Famine Museum is located in the stable yards of Strokestown Park. When what remained of the original property was purchased, an archive of papers relating to the management of the estate during the 1840s came to light. This collection is now regarded as the single best, private archive on the Great Irish Famine in the world.
The six-acre Walled Gardens have been faithfully restored to their original splendour and give an insight into horticultural practices and garden architecture from the 1740s to the present day. The Georgian peach house and vinery date back to the 1780s and exceptional views of the estate and gardens are obtained through two splendid tripartite Venetian windows in the Georgian Gazebo house. The herbaceous border has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the longest in Ireland and Britain.
General Information
| Address: | Strokestown, Co. Roscommon |
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| Telephone; | 071-963 3013 |
| Fax: | 071-963 3712 |
| Email: | info@strokestownpark.ie |
| Website: | http://www.strokestownpark.ie |
| Location: | Strokestown Park |
| Season: | Mid March to October |
| Open Times: | Mar 17-Oct 31: Daily: 11.00-17.30 Will open all year for pre-booked groups |
| Tours: | Max No: 25-50, Duration: 45 minutes each Centre. |
| Booking Contact: | info@strokestownpark.ie |
| Manager: | John O’Driscoll |
| Average Visit Length: | 1-4 hours |
| Entrance Fees: | Available on request |
| Audio Visual: | Seating: 25, Duration: 14 minutes Languages: English |
| Restaurant: | Caters for all requirements (seats 180) |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Crafts and book shop, Garden shop and plant sales |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German & Italian |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes, House, Museum, Gardens and Restaurant |
Schools
The House: Strokestown Park House is a fully furnished 18th Century mansion. Professionally guided tours allow the visitor to experience Georgian Ireland from all sides. Retrace the steps of the Pakenham Mahon family and their staff who lived on the estate from 1653-1979. The Famine Museum: The Famine Museum at Strokestown Park represents the first national attempt at confronting the history of the Great Irish Famine. Original letters and documents from the Strokestown Estate archive are used to explain the history of The Great Irish Famine and to draw parallels with the occurrence of famine throughout the world today
Conference & Incentive
Strokestown Park is a fully furnished Georgian Mansion. The National Famine Museum uses original documents and letters from the Strokestown Estate Archive to explain the circumstances of the Great Irish Famine. The six acre walled gardens have been faithfully restored to their original splendour. The Restaurant is situated in what was once an 18th century granary, and is open 7 days a week from 17th March to 31st October for full lunches and caters for small functions and events throughout the year
