Guided tours of the Fota House are available each day at 12 noon, 2pm and 3:30pm. Tours can be booked in advance on this website or open to visitors on the day 10 minutes prior to the commencement time. Tours last approx. 50 minutes and tells the story on the Fota property, the Smith-Barry Family and the staff who worked across the estate.
Open daily 10:30 - 5pm. A wide range of giftware, jewellery, artisan foods and books are available.
Bakestone Café at Fota House is now open each day 10:30am - 5pm. Indoor Cafe is table service only (limited capacity) but takeaway food & beverages are served through an outside counter with outdoor benches adjacent.
Outdoor toilets are available past the Café area of Fota House
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.
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
September 9th - 21st Century ABBA & Elton John Outdoor Performance presented by Chapterhouse Productions
Chapterhouse Productions presents an exhilarating evening of music from Abba & Elton John in the beautiful surroundings of Fota House & Gardens.
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Irish Craft Heroes, a major exhibition celebrating 50 years of Irish craft, coincides with Design & Crafts Council Ireland’s (DCCI) 50th Anniversary since its establishment in 1971. To mark this landmark occasion, the National Design & Craft Gallery has produced an outdoor, touring exhibition and publication charting the evolution of the craft and design sector in Ireland over the last 50 years, paying homage to the many makers whose work has contributed to the rich tapestry of craft and design practice in Ireland.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens plays host to this very interesting and informative exhibition at our Victorian Working Gardens until July 26th. The exhibition is open 10:30am – 4:45pm daily and 12 noon – 4:45pm at weekends & bank holidays. Admission is free.
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Fota House is delighted to welcome visitors to its new wallpaper exhibition Patterns of History which is being hosted with the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports & Media, – Regional Museum Exhibition Scheme. The exhibition, curated by renowned wallpaper expert David Skinner, gives historic context to the evolution of wallpaper from the late 18th century and includes many examples of various textures and creative methods.
The exhibition is available to view on request - please call us on 021-4815543 to arrange a visit.
There's always something to do at Fota! A range of cultural events for all ages and interests take place throughout the season including garden, craft, seasonal and family events, evening concerts and seminars.
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