historic in Offaly, Ireland
Birr Castle Gardens
Historic gardens surrounding the Great Telescope
Worth the wander
Explore mature woodland, formal terraces and lakes around a lived-in castle. The immense Leviathan telescope recalls the estate’s remarkable nineteenth-century scientific work.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Paid admission
- Time and distance
- 2-4 km of garden paths
- Parking
- Visitor parking near the main entrance; check opening dates and admission.
Find your way
Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly