Newbridge House and Farm
Newbridge House and Farm is Dublin’s best kept secret!
A hidden gem in rural Fingal, families can step back in time and enjoy art, furniture and stories of times past, as well as an outdoor adventure on our working farm.
Newbridge House
Newbridge House, Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion and estate, is nestled among the wildflower meadows of Newbridge Demesne.
Newbridge is renowned across the world for its unique collection of Irish furniture, the Cobbe Collection of Old Master portraits and landscapes as well as family pictures, all of which can be seen on the tour. There is over 300 years of family history and all of the accompanying stories and anecdotes to be enjoyed too.
The tour guides will bring you through three centuries of Irish History; from the opulence of a Georgian house, to a Victorian family home, to rural life in the 20th century and the world of an Irish Country House today.
See the splendour of the upstairs rooms then explore the servants quarters while you imagine the hectic workload involved in running this ‘big house’!
Newbridge Farm
Newbridge Farm is one of the few examples of a traditional working farm. The farm is home to a vast array of animals ranging from the Shetland and Connemara ponies of the paddock, to the piglets, goats and chickens of the farmyard.
Join Kevin the Kid and his farmyard friends on the Farmyard Discovery Trail! Pick up an interactive booklet at the Admissions Desk and use it to navigate your way around the farmyard and paddocks, completing challenges and learning lots on the way. Don’t forget to visit the ‘Mooternity Ward’ to meet the latest new arrivals to the farm!
Take a break to enjoy your lunch and have some fun at Penny’s Picnic and Play Area before meandering through the Walled Garden and orchard.
The team on Newbridge Farm are very committed to the highest standards of animal welfare and to the protection of many traditional and rare breeds. This is one of the few working farms left where children can see animals reared in an environment where they can move about freely and express normal patterns of behaviour. The Newbridge team are proud to promote compassionate farming methods, respect for all animals and sustainable biodiversity.
Brambles Cafe at Newbridge House
With a wide variety of delicious hot and cold food on offer, including sandwiches, wraps, pastries, chowder, chicken wings and a full Irish breakfast, the on-site cafe offers something for everyone. Take a seat indoors or outside on the sunny terrace and enjoy a tea, coffee and a sweet treat! Brambles is the perfect spot to rest and refresh on your visit to Newbridge House and Farm.
Have a unique and fun Birthday Party on the farm.
One that your child will remember forever! Your event will include a guided tour of Newbridge farm for an hour, an opportunity to get up close with the animals and learn a little along the way, followed by playtime and time for food.
Look here for more information about a fun Birthday party
Newbridge House and Farm School Tour Package
Fun-filled educational school trips
Over 300 years old, the Georgian mansion is full of secrets and stories which the dedicated tour guides are waiting to share with your class, while the traditional farm offers an up-close encounter with pigs, goats, ducks, horses, donkeys, chicks and much more, including an interactive Farm Discovery Trail for younger visitors..
To find out more or to book your school tour email [email protected]
A trip to Newbridge House , including entry to the Farm would require a minimum of 2 hours.
Please allow extra time for lunches or time in the playground separately.
Tours include –
- Free entry for one teacher per class
- Ample free coach parking on-site
- Lunch and snack breaks on open parkland
- Free-play time at the on-site playground
To find out more or to book your school tour email [email protected] or visit their website
