Get Involved

There are lots of ways you can support Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens and contribute to the work of the Irish Heritage Trust.

Donations, membership and volunteering, as well as bequests, sponsorship, and collaborative partnerships, all play important roles in helping us conserve Fota for the enjoyment of all.

Fota House is owned, managed and cared for by the Irish Heritage Trust, which is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity. This means that every contribution you make, from your admission fee to the price you pay for coffee and cake, is ploughed back into supporting conservation and public access to the Fota estate, and our sister properties, collections and museums across Ireland.

Visits, Donations, and Memberships Help Us To:

  • Care for collections of significant historical value, from artworks and decorations to toys and heritage tools.
  • Foster learning through visitor experiences and our vibrant education programme.
  • Build resources for and connections with local communities through our volunteering programme and other initiatives.
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Afternoon Visit to a Stunning and Unexpected Treasure

We visited Fota House and Gardens recently while on holiday in Ireland. It really is an unexpected Regency treasure. We were guided by Vincent who was very engaging and entertaining while at the same time full of knowledge of the house and the period. The visit to the house and the afternoon tea at the cafe together with a walk round the arboretum and gardens made for an especially pleasant afternoon. The arboretum is well worth taking time to go round as it has many rare and beautiful specimens. We found the whole visit delightful and thoroughly worthwhile.
Blores K.

Wonderful and Beautiful Day Out

A very friendly and charming Brian at reception and a tour by Lee – unmissable, The grounds are stunning, the home – magnificent and so beautifully maintained. Brian was a joy to deal with and so knowledgeable. Lee’s tour is a must do if you visit. We will return – we are so impressed!
Marie C.

Delightful Afternoon

My mother and I had a charming trip to Fota House yesterday afternoon. The house is a beauty, and the guided tour added great colour and enjoyment to our visit. After a quick nibble at the cafe, we took a stroll in the gorgeous grounds. We are Cork natives but, despite our many outings to Fota Wildlife Park over the years, this was our first time to visit Fota House itself – and we’ll certainly be back.
Nick J.

Ways To Show Your Support

There are lots of ways you can help us to maintain Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens as amenities and resources for our local community and a much wider audience in perpetuity.

Visit

The simplest way to support Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is to have a wonderful time here!

  • Take a tour of the house and view our unique art collection.
  • Explore the restored glasshouses in the Victorian Working Gardens and explore Fota’s award winning Arboretum and beautiful gardens too!
  • Then treat yourself to a delicious coffee and cake at Bakestone Café or pick up a thoughtful gift in the Fota’s Long Gallery Gift Shop.
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Join

Join the Irish Heritage Trust to benefit from access to all of its properties across Ireland throughout the year. Membership is a wonderful way to support Irish heritage conservation and make the most of Ireland’s wonderful houses and gardens too!

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