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Muckross House & Gardens
Discover the magic of Muckross
Enjoy a magical day at Muckross with something for all ages, whether it’s a visit to Muckross House & Gardens, Muckross Traditional Farms, Muckross Craft Centre or the Walled Garden Restaurant – or enjoy all four.
This 19th century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed worldwide for their splendour and beauty. As a focal point within Killarney National Park, Muckross House is the ideal base from which to explore this landscape. Discover heritage, tradition and relaxation, as Queen Victoria did in 1861. Today much remains the same in this magnificent Victorian Mansion, one of Ireland's leading stately homes. The elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement, one can experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the house.
Muckross Traditional Farms
- a visit which will appeal to young and old Relive the past at Muckross Traditional Farms, complete with three working farms from Kerry of the 1930s. Come and meet the mná tí (women of the house) as they go about their daily chores such as baking bread on the open fire and butter making. Watch the farm labourers, carpenters and blacksmith as they work by hand, visit the schoolhouse and meet the school master in the classroom. Children will just love the various farm animals around the farm and in the small petting area complete with bouncy castle, woodland playground and picnic area. Muckross Craft Centre is adjacent to Muckross House and is home to a number of skilled craft workers who can be viewed using traditional skills in the crafts of weaving, bookbinding and pottery. Enjoy casual dining in the spacious Garden Restaurant, conservatory and garden terrace with breathtaking views of Torc Mountain and Killarney’s famous National Park. Choose from the extensive lunch and snack menus. Pick up a family ticket to tour the House and Traditional Farms for just €28 (2 adults and 2 kids). Full price list is available on the Muckross House website www.muckross-house.ie.
