Farmleigh Estate - Plan Your Visit

Northwest of Dublin's Phoenix Park you'll discover Farmleigh Estate. The location warmly welcomes visitors daily to explore seventy-eight acres of historic legacy.

 

The grounds boast natural beauty and exciting pathways that wind around the iconic Farmleigh House, once the cherished home of the Guinness family for generations. Guests can explore the parkland freely with no entry fee! Bring along your furry friends, just remember to keep them on a lead.

Other highlights of the garden include the clock tower which has become a well known landmark along with the local saying “Mister Guinness has a clock, And on its top a weathercock, To show the people Castleknock”. It's believed that the engineering department of the Guinness brewery was responsible for constructing the Tower. On a clear day, the balcony views of Malahide in the north to Dun Loaghaire and the Dublin mountains in the south, with Maynooth to the west can be gained.

 

The fountain lawn is the focal point of the grounds and adds elegance to the inviting space. The fountain's size and placement suggest a French influence and resemble similar features seen at Ashford Castle.

 

The estates walled gardens are another mus-visit area of the park, with broad walkway and yew hedges it is the picture perfect setting for embracing the great outdoors.

WHERE IS THE PARK?

Farmleigh House and Estate, Phoenix Park, Dublin, D15 TD50. Farmeligh is accessed via Phoenix Park from White's Road.

 

BUS

Take Dublin Bus number 37 from City Centre and get off at Castleknock Gate. Farmleigh is a fifteen minute walk from the Castleknock Gate. Check dublinbus.ie for timetable details.

 

CAR

From City Centre - Enter Phoenix Park from Parkgate St. Continue on Chesterfield avenue for approximately 3.6km until the third roundabout. Take the first exit at this roundabout and continue onto White's Road and the entrance to Farmleigh will be in approximately 500 metres.

 

From Castleknock - Enter Phoenix Park from Castleknock Road. take the third exit at the first roundabout and turn right onto White’s Road and the entrance to Farmleigh will be in approximately 500 metres.

 

Please note that cars cannot access Farmleigh by White’s road via College Road / Carpenterstown Road.