Kylemore Abbey and Gardens are open all year around, seven days a week.
Important note for visitors.
Please note that some scaffolding is still present at Kylmore as part of the ongoing restoration project. However most of the building is now free of scaffolding and there are plenty of photo opportunities to be had. Please check here for updates. During this period the Abbey is open to visitors as usual. Please enquire to our Visitor Centre for further information.
A view of the Abbey June 20th.
Please read on for Ticket Prices, Opening Times and other Useful Information. Your ticket gives you entry to the whole estate which includes
- The restored rooms in the Abbey (Ground Floor Only)
- Audio Visual presentation in the Abbey
- History Talks in the Abbey at 11.30am, 1.00pm and 3pm
- The neo – Gothic Church
- The Mausoleum
- Woodland and Lakeshore Walks
- The Victorian Walled Garden (Including shuttle bus to and from the Garden)
- Entry to performances in the neo -Gothic Church when scheduled.
- Guided Garden Tours in june, July and August (see events calendar)
Ticket Prices
| TICKET TYPE | PRICE | 10% DISCOUNT (with online booking) |
|---|---|---|
| ADULTS* | €13.00 | €11.70 |
| SENIORS** | €10.00 | €9.00 |
| STUDENTS*** | €9.00 | €8.10 |
| ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN (aged 10 years and under) |
FREE | FREE |
| FAMILY DAY PASS 1 (2 Adults & 1-6 Children aged 10 or under) |
€26.00 | €23.40 |
| FAMILY DAY PASS 2 (2 Adults & 1-6 Children aged 0-17/Student***) |
€35.00 | €31.50 |
| GROUP RATE (more than 10 people) |
€8.00 | n/a |
| ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Adults Family 1 Family 2 |
€45.00 €68.00 €90.00 |
*Adult aged 18-64 years. **Seniors aged 65 and over. FREE ENTRY for children aged 10 years and under. ***Student aged 11 to 17 and students with valid student I.D. card aged 18 and over. ‘Family’ refers to two adult parents or guardians visiting with their children.
Opening Times
Opening times are correct as of April 3rd 2017.
Visitor Centre & Admission to the Estate: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Garden closes at 5.45pm
Shuttle Bus running daily from 9.30am to 6.00pm
The last Shuttle Bus from the Garden to VC is at 5.50pm
Mitchell’s Café is open daily from 9.000am to 6.00 pm
The Craft and Design Shop is open daily from 9. 00 am to 6.00 pm
An outline of approximate opening hours throughout the year is as follows:
| VISITOR CENTRE AND ADMISSION TO THE ESTATE Please note that our opening times change periodically so it is advisable to check current opening hours before your visit. |
November to March: 10.00am to 4.30pm April to July: 9.00am to 6.00pm July & August: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm September to October: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Bank Holidays will operate as normal working hours. |
| KYLEMORE CRAFT & DESIGN SHOP | Open seven days a week throughout the year November to March: 10.00am to 4.30pm April to July: 9.00am to 6.00pm July & August: 9.00am to 7.00pmSeptember to October: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Bank Holidays will operate as normal working hours |
| MITCHELL’S CAFE Open every seven days a week throughout the year | |
| GARDEN TEA HOUSE An entrance ticket is required |
Open 7 days a week, March to November 13th 11.30am to 4.00pm |
| HENRY’S TAKEAWAY COFFEE SHOP | Open everyday in July and August from 11.00am to 5.00pm |
Annual Membership
Visit 362 days a year for the price of just over 3 day tickets. An entrance ticket to the Kylemore Abbey estate allows you to visit and experience the following:
History talks in the Abbey
Audio visual presentation
Gothic church
Shuttle bus to and from the Victorian walled garden
Restored glasshouses, garden bothy, tool shed &
Head gardener’s house
Nature trail & tree trail
Miles of woodland & lake shore walks
Guide booklet including a brief history of the estate & an estate map
Oak plantation
Picnic Areas
Tea House by the Victorian Walled Garden
Contact the Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre on +353 95 52001
or email bookings@kylemoreabbey.com
