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Heywood Gardens

Explore 18th-century landscape gardens, woodland walks, lakes, and Lutyens-designed formal gardens.

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Where
Heywood Demesne, R324V6, Kilkenny (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
No admission price listed
Ages
Suits all ages
Phone
+353578733563
Official site

Opening hours

Status
Mon–Sun8.30am–5pm

Seasonal closing times apply: Oct-Mar closes 17:00; Apr-Sep hours vary up to 21:00 in summer.

What to expect

Heywood Gardens features an enchanting 18th-century landscape with woodland walks, lakes, and formal gardens designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Families can enjoy scenic walks across sweeping hillsides, explore architectural features like the sunken garden and loggia, and take in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

More information

Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
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Categories

  • historic site
  • cultural and historic

Family practicalities

  • Toilets

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Location

Heywood Demesne, R324V6, Kilkenny

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