Kylemore Abbey | Opening Times

Opening Times

Open 7 Days a Week - Open All Year. Christmas Closing Dates: Closed 19th - 26th December 2011.

Opening Times
Month                Estate Opening Times*     

Mitchell's Cafe & Craft Shop Opening Times

2nd January - 10th February 11:00 - 16:30 11:00 - 16:30
5th & 6th February and from 11th to 29th February 11:00 - 17:00 11:00 - 17:00
March 10:30 - 17:00 11:00 - 17:00
April  9:00 - 17.30  9:30 - 17.30
May & June  9.00 - 18.00  9.30 - 18.00
July & August  9.00 - 19.00  9.00 - 19.00
September  9.00 - 18.00  9.30 - 18.00
October - 6th November  9.00 - 17.30 10.00 - 17.30
7th - 27th November  9.30 - 17.00 10.00 - 17.00
28th November -December  9.30 - 16.30 11.00 - 16.00
Christmas 2011 closing times: 19th - 26th December. Reopening on Tuesday 27th December.

*Note: Last admission 30mins before estate closing time. Please note that times may change depending on the light at certain times of year. The above times are an approximation. Victorian Walled Garden closes 15 minutes before estate closing time.

The Tea House by the Victorian Walled Garden is open from Easter to October, 7 days a week.

How to get here.

Shuttle Bus Notice: Visitors are welcome to enjoy the 1km gentle walk (which takes approx. 20mins - 30mins) along the tree lined avenue to the garden. Alternatively, visitors can take the complimentary shuttle bus which runs 7 days a week bringing visitors from the visitor centre (near the abbey) to the Walled Garden. Please note mobility scooters are available for hire from the visitor centre.

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the 1km gentle walk (which takes approx. 20mins - 30mins) along the tree lined avenue to the garden. Alternatively, visitors can take the complimentary shuttle bus which runs 7 days a week bringing visitors from the visitor centre (near the abbey) to the Walled Garden. Please note mobility scooters are available for hire from the visitor centre.

Mobility Scooters: Mobility Scooters are available for hire at €5 per hour for use on the Kylemore Abbey estate. The scooters are available at the visitor centre. For further information and to book a scooter please contact the Kylemore Visitor Centre on +353 95 52001 or email bookings@kylemoreabbeytourism.ie  

Guided Tours of the Abbey: Complimentary Guided Tours of the Abbey are available every day from April to 31st October. The guided tours will take approx. 20 minutes and will run every hour on the hour from 10:00 to 17:00 (10:00 - 16:00 in October). Groups can book a private tour of the abbey. Please contact us for details and to make a group booking.

Guided Tours of the Victorian Walled Garden: Complimentary Guided tours of the Victorian Walled Garden are available every day at 14:30 from April to September. During July and August there are 3 guided tours a day at 13:30. 14:30 & 15:30. The tour will take approx. 30 minutes. Meeting point for the tour is at Tea House. Groups can book a private tour of the garden. Please contact us for details and to make a group booking. Pre-booked group tours of the garden are available throughout the year.

Guided Mountain Hikes: Guided mountain hikes are available May to September. For more details please click here.

Ticket Type

Entrance Fee / Rates - valid until 28th February 2012

Entrance Fee / Rates
- valid from 1st March 2012****   

Guided Mountain Hikes (Available May to September)
Fee in addition to Entrance Fee

Adults*

€12.00

€12.50

€2.50 - €3.50 (depending on hike chosen)

Seniors**

€9.00

€10.00

€2.50 - €3.50 (depending on hike chosen)

Students***

€8.50

€8.50

Students aged 14 years and over    €2.50 - €3.50      (depending on hike chosen)

Children aged 10 years and under accompanied

FREE

FREE

Not suitable for persons aged under 14 years

Family Day Pass 1
(2 Adults & 1-6 Children aged 0- 17/Student***)

 €32.50

€33.50

€2.50 - €3.50 per person (Depending on hike chosen. Not suitable for persons aged under 14 years.)

Family Day Pass 2
(2 Adults & 1- 6 Children aged 10 years and under)

 €24.00

€25.00

Not suitable for persons aged under 14 years

Group Rate (more than 10 people) For more details click here.       

€7.00

€8.00

Not applicable

****Due to recent changes in the VAT treatment of admission fees at historic homes and gardens, effective from 1st January 2012, Kylemore Abbey and Garden will unfortunately need to alter its pricing structure. Changes to the Kylemore Abbey admission rate will be implemented on 1st March 2012.

*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.

GROUP RATES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Group rates, fact sheets and group organiser's information is available on our GROUP TOURS section of our website. Please click here.

To make a booking, please contact the Kylemore Abbey Visitor Centre on +353 95 52001 or email bookings@kylemoreabbeytourism.ie

KYLEMORE ABBEY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TICKETS
Enjoy unlimited access to the Kylemore Estate with an annual membership ticket.

 Adult Membership Ticket (single)

 €30

 Family Membership Ticket (2 Adults & 1- 6 Children aged 10 years and under)

 €60

 Family Membership Ticket (2 Adults & 1-6 Children aged 0- 17/Student)

€80

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Enjoy a 10% discount off all full price products in the craft shop
Any guests you bring with you will receive a 10% discount off their entry fee
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