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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
