Fota House Tours

Fota House will reopen for tours in February 2022

Bakestone Café at Fota House

From November 1st 2021 for the rest of the month Bakestone Café at Fota House will only open weekends only (Saturday & Sunday) from 10:00am to 5:00pm for takeaway tea/coffee & sweet treats. This is subject to change if weather conditions are not suitable for them to open the serving window at the front of the house. Please note that the ca

They will reopen for indoor dining in February 2022 when the house reopens.

Toilets

Outdoor toilets are available past the Café area of Fota House

Arboretum & Gardens

• Victorian Working Gardens are now closed and will reopen for tours and plant sales in 2022
• Fota Arboretum is open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm from November 2021 to March 2022
• Fota Walled & Pleasure Gardens are open during the week but closed at weekends during winter months
• Pre booking is not required to walk the Arboretum & Gardens
• Dogs are welcome in the Arboretum & Gardens but need to be on a lead at all times.

Please note that the Arboretum & Gardens are cared for by our site partners the OPW so please consult their website https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/fota-arboretum-and-gardens/ for the most up to date opening times.

COVID 19 Safety Charter

Further information about the Fáilte Ireland Covid-19 Safety Charter is available at their website here. Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens is listed as a compliant organisation under the Irish Heritage Trust.

General Site Guidelines

Visitors are asked to be socially conscious and responsible while visiting Fota to ensure the maximum enjoyment for all.

More information available at HSE website

A Fairytale Christmas at Fota House

Our Christmas Event "A Fairytale Christmas at Fota House" is now sold out.

Important Update for Attendees following the recent updates to the Government Covid 19 Guidelines issued on 22/10/21

On arrival at the entrance door visitors will be asked to provide on of the following:-

• A Covid Vaccination Certificate
• Certificate showing that you have recovered from COVID-19 within the previous 6 months
• A Letter of Exemption signed by a Medical Professional

You will also be required to provide Proof of identification with the above in the form of a Photo ID. Contact tracing will be recorded from your booking details and is fully GDPR compliant.

• For under 18s, the current guidelines are that they can attend once they are with an adult who is vaccinated. Unaccompanied minors are required to present Proof of Immunity.

Each person entering the building over the age of 12 will be required to wear a Face Covering at all times inside Fota House with the exception that you;

• Cannot wear a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or a disability, or because it would cause you severe distress
• Need to communicate with someone who has difficulties communicating
• Remove a face covering to care for or help a vulnerable person or to give emergency assistance to someone
• Remove a face covering to take medication
• Remove a face covering to avoid harm or injury

For any queries regarding the event, please email events@fotahouse.com

Alpine Trail at Fota

The Alpine Skate Trail opens on Friday 12th November and runs until Sunday 23rd January 2022. The trail will be set among the trees in Fota, providing a stunning backdrop that offers an authentic rustic feeling and a festive mood as you skate through the magically lit forest!

Please note this event is being run by Cork based company Cool Running Events and for further information on this event please go to www.iceskating.ie 

Tickets are now on sale https://iceskating.ie/cork-alpine-skate-trail/