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Welcome to Kylemore AbbeyBenedictine Monastery & Visitor Experience

Kylemore Benedictine Community

Welcome to the Benedictine Monasteryat Kylemore Abbey

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Welcome to Kylemore Abbey ShopHandmade by the Benedictine Nuns

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Kylemore News, Events & Info

Kylemore Abbey Visitor Experience

The Abbey

Kylemore Abbey. Famous landmark in Ireland. Castle with a neo-Gothic Church, Victorian gardens & more. Perfect for a day out. Ticket from €10

Victorian Walled Gardens

Victorian Walled Garden

Neo-Gothic Church

Gothic Church by candlelight

Dining

Dining

Events

The neo Gothic Church at Kylemore. Just a 5 minute walk from the Abbey, hosting special Masses, music recitals, poetry readings and more events.

Hikes, Tracks & Trails

Join one of our knowledgeable and friendly Abbey Guides on one of their daily history talks to hear the story from the Abbey’s beginnings.

Shopping at Kylemore

Connemara gifts. Shopping at Kylemore Abbey

Plan Your Visit

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Location

Location

Kylemore Abbey & Estate, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland H91VR90

 
Galway City, Ireland - 1 hr 25 min
 
Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland - 20 min
 
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland - 50 min
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Opening Times

Opening Times

Kylemore Abbey & Estate is Open

Visitor Centre & Admission to the Estate
Open 7 Days a Week: 10am to 6pm (last admission to the Visitor Experience 5pm)

Kylemore Gifts - The Craft & Design Shop
Open 7 Days a Week: 10am to 6pm

The Kylemore Kitchen - Dining at Kylemore
Open 7 Days a Week: 10am to 5pm
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Tickets & Info

Tickets & Info
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden is open
Book your visit now for an incredible experience in Kylemore Abbey. As well as access to the 1000 acre estate, a ticket to Kylemore Abbey includes complimentary history talks, music recitals and so much more! 
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News & Events

News & Events
From new Trails & Tales to monthly history and garden blogs there is always something new to discover and enjoy at Kylemore Abbey. 
The latest updates & news about Kylemore Abbey.
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Discover Kylemore

Discover Kylemore

Nestled in the heart of Connemara, on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey is a haven of history, beauty and serenity. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore Abbey welcomes visitors from all over the world each year to embrace the magic of the magnificent 1,000-acre estate.
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Explore Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Explore Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Visit the Abbey with its beautifully restored period rooms and fascinating Visitor Experience and learn about its history of tragedy, romance, education, and spirituality.
 
Explore the 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden with its delightfully restored garden buildings, formal flower, vegetable and herb gardens. Discover woodland and lakeshore walks that will take you on a beautiful journey through our 1,000-acre estate. The beautiful neo-Gothic Church is a short walk from the Abbey, nestled nearby is the Mausoleum where Mitchell and Margaret Henry are buried side by side. Children will enjoy making a wish at the Giants Ironing stone, playing in our wild play area and meeting our pigs and Connemara ponies. With great options for dining and shopping, we have all you need for the perfect Connemara day out.
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