Farmleigh Summer Programme of Events
Farmleigh events are held in the grounds of Farmleigh House an estate of some 78 acres to the north-west of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, It was purchased by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Government in June 1999 and developed in order to provide accommodation for visiting dignitaries and guests of the nation, for high level Government meetings and for enjoyment by the public.
Farmleigh House has a variety of architectural styles and decors. Edward Cecil Guinness first Earl of Iveagh, the great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, built Farmleigh around a smaller Georgian house in the 1880’s. Many of the artworks and furnishings he collected for Farmleigh remain in the house on loan from the Guinness family to the State.
The extensive pleasure grounds are a wonderful collection of Victorian and Edwardian ornamental features with walled and sunken gardens, scenic lakeside walks and a range of plants that provide both visual and horticultural interest throughout the seasons. The Estate also boasts a working farm with a herd of Kerry Black cows.
Farmleigh Family Events –
Dublin Book Festival – Family Fun Day
Dublin Book Festival, in collaboration with the OPW, is delighted to present a fun-filled summer day of book and creative events for all the family to enjoy, all taking place in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park.
Come along for an exciting and action-packed day of events and workshops featuring some of Ireland’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators including Niamh Donnellan, Leona Forde, Shane Hegarty, Emma-Jane Leeson, Muireann Ní Chíobháin and Alan Nolan.
Get your next book recommendation from the Children’s Books Ireland Book Clinic, then try your hand at several musical instruments at the Music Generation Dublin City workshop, before kicking back and enjoying a performance for all the family.
There will also be plenty of drop-in activities to enjoy, including a self-led family scavenger hunt to enjoy in your own time, book shop browsing, a children’s book swap stand, and a creative arts and craft station. Free event but registration required. Full details, schedule of events and registration at dublinbookfestival.com
Event Information
Venue: Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin
Dates:- 5th August 2024
Times: 11am – 4pm
Farmleigh Farmers Markets (Monthly) 2024
Come along and enjoy the long-established Farmers market in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh.
There is a great variety of food stands to choose from including many award winning food producers and vendors. You will be spoiled for choice as there is something to suit everybody’s taste.
Browse the locally made products at the beautiful craft stands. The vendors are delighted to chat and tell you all about their products. Purchase a beautiful gift for any occasion.
Make sure to come along on one of the markets days at Farmleigh and enjoy what the market has to offer, and you can also take in the beautiful surroundings of Farmleigh House and Estate.
Markets will take place on:
Sunday 7th July
Sunday 4th August
Monday 5th August
Sunday 1st September
*Please note that there is no ATM at Farmleigh but many of the traders have credit card facilities.
Farmleigh Opening Times
Farmleigh Estate opens at 10:00 Monday to Sunday inclusive.
Last entry to the estate is 17:00
Farmleigh Estate closes at 18:00
Entry to Farmleigh Estate is free of charge.
Farmleigh House Guided Tour
Access to Farmleigh House is by guided tour. Guided tours of Farmleigh House are available to book online or on a first come, first serve basis between 10.00 hrs and 17.30 hrs with the last entry at 16.30 hrs.
Farmleigh House Admissions Charges:
Adult: €8.00
Senior (60+): €6.00
Child (12-17)/Student (ID required): €4.00
Child under 12: Free
Family (Two adults, max five children): €20.00
The average length of the house tour is 50 minutes.
Farmleigh Directions
Farmleigh is accessed via the Phoenix Park. There is free car, coach, and motorcycle parking on site.
Please note that there is a five-minute (approx.) walk from the car park to the House and a seven-minute (approx.) walk from the car park to the Gallery, Gardens, and Boathouse restaurant.
Travelling By Bus
Take the number 37 bus from the city centret to the Castleknock Gate. Enter the Phoenix Park and take the pedestrian pathway to your right. Following the directional signs, Farmleigh is a fifteen-minute walk from the Castleknock Gate.
The Phoenix Park Shuttle
Phoenix Park Shuttle Bus takes a circular route inside the park, stopping at Dublin Zoo, the Visitor Centre, the Papal Cross and Farmleigh. You can hop off and on at any stop.
Travelling By Luas
