Belvedere House Gardens & Park

An oasis of beauty in the Midlands is there to be enjoyed. Belvedere House Gardens & Park can be discovered on the shores of Lough Ennell, 4 miles from Mullingar in Co. Westmeath and just an hours drive from Dublin. Belvedere opened to the public in early 2000 following a multi-million pound restoration project involving ERDF funding, the Irish Tourist Board and Westmeath County Council.

The Belvedere story is one which is steeped in scandal and provides rich opportunities to capture the visitors imagination. The Estate comprises of 160 acres of parkland with 6kms of magnificent woodland and lakeshore walks. Several follies adorn the landscape including Ireland's largest folly - The Jealous Wall. The restored Belvedere House is an 18th century hunting/fishing lodge designed by the renowned German architect Richard Castle for Robert Rochfort, later the 1st Earl of Belvedere. A fascinating Walled Garden, designed by Ninian Nevin in 1857, contains one of Ireland's finest collections of rare and special plants. The Stable Block is home to a modern Visitor Centre with multi-media show, exhibitions and Cafe. Adjacent to the Visitor Centre is the Animal Sanctuary and Children's Play Area. There is also a delightful tram which provides guided tours around a section of the parkland on selected days throughout the year.

Belvedere is open to the public 7 days a week all year round.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belvedere House Gardens & Park in the near future

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Note : Opening Times are correct at time of going to print, but may change. Last admissions one hour before closing. Please note that Belvedere House Gardens & Park will be closed to the general public for Special events in 2008, please check in advance of travel by phoning 044-9349060