The Walled Garden is situated on rising ground in the Pleasure Grounds. The garden is 1.9 acres in extent, delimited by walls of stone and brick. The garden was built in the mid 18th Century and partly re-modelled in the mid 19th century with the addition of circular brick turrets at each of the corners. […]
Woodstock Gardens are located in the south east of Kilkenny just outside the picturesque village of Inistioge. The gardens, overlooking the River Nore Valley, offer the visitor a wide variety of attractions and are a most relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day. The gardens have been restored by Kilkenny County Council […]
Step into Spring at Woodstock Gardens Spring at Woodstock Gardens is a time of renewal. As the days grow longer and the sun rises earlier, the bare trees begin to become green once more and empty flowerbeds are filled with the colours of spring. There’s something truly magical about wandering through Woodstock Gardens during […]
Woodstock House Woodstock House stands as a testament to 18th-century architectural ingenuity, its construction initiated between 1745 and 1747 under the patronage of Sir William Fownes and the architectural mastery of Francis Bindon. Characterized by a striking rusticated front facade and a layout that revolves around a small central court, the house boasted a design […]
Woodstock – An Autumn Tale 24th September, 2017 FAO’s Is there an entrance fee? There will be no entrance fee to the event. However normal car park charges will apply, which is €4 payable on your exit from the car park (coin only). Do I need to book in advance? Yes, you must book your […]
Alongside the beautiful floral gardens in Woodstock Gardens, we have a large arboretum with many unusual tree-lined walks. Within the arboretum the majority of significant trees are named using their latin name and common name. Woodstock is renowned across Europe for its tree collection and is visited by tree experts and enthusiasts regularly. Woodstock is […]
As you meander through the stunning Woodstock Gardens, the manicured gardens will lead you to our quaint Tea Rooms. Surrounded by a symphony of nature and views of the grounds, the Tea Rooms provides the perfect respite for those roaming the gardens and walking trails. Nestled in the heart of pristine greenery and blossoming flowers, […]
The grotto and tiled house are located in the north western part of the garden, adjacent to the Walled Garden. The tiled house is a T shaped, rubble stone building with a slate roof. Internally the building is lined with tiles, and also includes a fireplace. The tiled house was built between 1780 and 1800 […]
The terraced flower garden was completed in the early 1850’s by Lady Louisa Tighe. It comprises three long terraces, formerly devoted to annual bedding schemes. The central path was aligned upon a very fine circular conservatory designed and built in 1853-56 by the famous Dublin iron master, Richard Turner and has been described as one […]
Season Tickets Season Tickets can be used for unlimited visits to the gardens during the year of purchase, making them much better value than paying the daily rate of €5 per visit. Season tickets for 2026 are on sale and are valid for the rest of the calendar year. They cost €50 and are available […]
