House of Lords

Located at College Green, today called the Bank of Ireland used to be known as the Irish Houses of Parliament or Irish Parliament House. This is free to visit unless the House of Lords Chamber is closed for private function.

What Can I Expect

Free entry to all visitors
Open Monday - Friday 10am to 12 noon
Free guided tours are available Tuesdays only: 10:30am and 11:30am

Access may not be permitted if the area is closed during a private function.

This building served as a seat of both chambers of the Irish Parliament of the Kingdom of Ireland for the majority of the 18th century. This came to an end as the parliament was abolished by the Act of Union of 1801.

In 1803 the building was then bought by the Bank of Ireland but one of the conditions when it was sold that it was not to be used for political assembly again.

The building itself has been recognized for its amazing architecture as it has gave inspiration to other architects around the world as they have copied features of the design for example the entrance to the British Museum in London and the House of Representatives located in Washington DC.

building with white pillars and arches

Things to Do Near the House of Lords

College Green is right at the centre of Dublin, with some of the city’s most popular attractions just minutes away.

Irish Whiskey Museum

Located directly opposite Trinity College, discover the history of Irish whiskey on an entertaining guided tour and tasting.

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World of Illusion

Discover over 70 mind-bending illusions and interactive experiences at Central Plaza on Dame Street.

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Little Museum of Dublin

Take a short walk towards St Stephen’s Green and discover the fascinating story of Dublin through an entertaining guided tour.

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Other Free Attractions in Dublin!

The Hop-on Hop-off Tour will drop you on Nassau Street which is right beside the Archaeological Museum of Ireland
Also on Nassau Street is the National Library and Trinity College where the Book of Kells is located.
In Merrion Square Upper is the Natural History Musuem and Leinster House.
St. Stephen's Green and across the road is the Little Museum (free with a Hop-on Hop-off Ticket)
At Cork Hill is Dublin Castle home to The Garda Museum & Chester Beatty Library
At the Royal Hospital there is IMMA which is the Museum of Modern Art
On Sarsfield Quay is the Decorative Arts and Hisotry Museum at Collins Barracks.