Birr Castle Demesne

Ireland's Largest, Award-Winning Gardens feature beautiful natural landscapes and stunning formal gardens. The world's tallest box hedges, Victorian fenery, lake, rivers and waterfall provide an unforgettable day. Meander through the 5 miles of paths boasting an impressive worldwide plant collection. Walk through the hornbeam cloister paths and enjoy the fragrance of the enchanting springtime Magnolias specially propagated.Follow "The Red Tree Trail" and discover Birr Castle Demesne's 50 trees of distinction.
World Famous 'Great Telescope' - Marvel at the Third Earl of Rosse's leviathan creation, it was the largest in the world for over 70 years.
Ireland's Historic Science Centre - Travel back in time as you explore 'Galleries of Discovery' which celebrate early Irish achievements in astronomy, photography, botany and engineering, with an emphasis on the scientific accomplishments of the earlier Earls and Countesses of Rosse.
Birr Castle remains after 14 generations the private home of the Parsons family, the Earls of Rosse.

Situated	Birr Town. 130km SW of Dublin, 38km South of Athlone on N52 from Tullamore, N62 from Athlone or Roscrea.
Open	Daily March - October: 0900 - 1800. November - March 10.00-16.00
Admission	Adults €9.70; Students and Senior Citizens €8.00; Child €5.50 (5 and under free); Family €27.00 (includes 2 adults and 2 children), Group Rate (20 or more people) €6.50 advance booking essential; Guided tours are €30 - booked in advance
Facilities	Courtyard Cafe, The Discovery Gift Shop, Annual Programme of Events, Disabled Toilet, Wheelchair Access.
Contact	Jacquie Jordan, Manager Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly Tel: +353 57 9120336 Fax: +353 57 9121583 Email: mail@birrcastle.com   Web: www.birrcastle.com