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Fota House Opening Times

We are now closed for tours from 27th October to Feburary 2025Thank you to everyone who visited us during the season

Our Christmas Experience The Magic of Santa at Fota House commences on November 22nd until December 22nd. To book the Christmas Experience click: here

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.

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.
It closes from the start of October until the beginning of March.

Fota House Cafe

The Café is only open on weekends from October 1st, with opening hours being from 10am-4pm.

The Café closes from November 1st until March 2025.

The Café opens Monday-Sunday from March 2025-September 2025.

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.

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