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Fota House Opening Times

During the month of October the House & Cafe are only open at weekends 10am to 5pm with guided house tours (only) at 12 noon & 2pm

From mid February to mid March (Weekends only) and from mid March to the end of September Fota House is open daily from 10am to 5pm with guided house tours (only) at 12 noon & 2pm. Cafe open 10am – 4pm

House Tours

We kindly ask visitors to arrive at the Welcome Desk at least 10 minutes before their tour. During peak season, we recommend that visitors book online, ahead of time or call on 021- 481 5543 to guarantee a place for their tour booking.

BOOK ONLINE

A view of a large white mansion with multiple windows, showcasing its grand architectural style and impressive size.

A picturesque pathway surrounded by lush greenery, vibrant shrubs, and colorful flowers.

Fota Arboretum & Garden Opening Times

Our restored Victorian Working Garden is open Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 4:45pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 4:45pm.

Victorian Working Gardens open 31st March 2025 to end of September

Visit Fota’s Gardens

Fota House Cafe

Please note October 2025 Opening Times Below

The Café is open 7 days a week with opening hours being from 10am-4pm.

Café Opening Hours:

Closed: November to mid-March
Mid-March to Mid-September: Monday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Mid September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am – 4pm
October: Weekends only, 10am – 4pm

An aesthetic café shop featuring several tables arranged throughout, with stylish décor, cozy lighting.

A white house with a doorway leading to an aesthetic pathway, surrounded by greenery and soft lighting. — How to Get Here

A beautiful bedroom featuring a wooden floor, a cozy carpet, and two doors. — Book Tours

A stone arch covered with lush shrubbery, creating a natural and serene entrance or passageway. — Accessibility

People seated in a circular wooden sculpture in a leafy garden setting.

Events and Things To Do

Join us for activities, courses, and events in the house and gardens as part of our packed programme throughout the year.

Fota is also surrounded by great attractions and wonderful towns and villages to explore along Cork’s coastline and Ireland’s Ancient East.

FIND OUT WHAT’S ON IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST

Amazing Experience
Visited Fota house today and thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide, Vincent, was really knowledgeable and so much fun to talk to. The house and grounds are beautiful and Vincent brought them all to life. The coffee shop was great too and all the staff are really friendly. Spent the whole day there would definitely recommend if you are a fan of regency novels and that era.
Rocco B.
A Fabulous Visit to the Foto House and Gardens
Walked around the beautiful gardens while we waited for the next scheduled tour and was amazed by the species of trees and plants growing here. Then had a very interesting tour around the house lead by our guide Rita, who answered our questions and made this a memorable day out
Delia M.
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.

Thank You for Your Support!

Fota House is an Irish Heritage Trust property. The Trust is a non-profit registered charity. When you take a tour, make a purchase or attend an event, you are supporting our work to conserve this special place for future generations.