Muckross House — Attraction in Killarney Municipal District

Muckross House in Killarney is a gem nestled within the stunning landscape of Killarney National Park. Built in 1843, this Victorian mansion is steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful gardens that are a testament to the extensive landscaping done before Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. The house itself offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the past, with its carefully preserved rooms and rich heritage.

Visitors can explore not just the house, but also the magnificent gardens, which include a Rock Garden made from natural limestone, a serene Water Garden, and the ornate Sunken Garden. The nearby Traditional Farms offer a fascinating look into rural life from the 1930s and 1940s, complete with working farms, animals, and old machinery.

Muckross House is more than just a historic site—it's a vibrant part of Ireland's cultural tapestry. Whether you're wandering through the arboretum or watching the master weavers at work, every corner of Muckross House and Gardens exudes charm and beauty. It’s an essential stop for anyone visiting the...

This is an outstanding attraction. From the brilliantly marked out car parks and welcome area to the visitor centre and shop everything you need for a great visit is immediately available. The shop stocks loads of high quality merchandise and of particular note is the Muckross pottery and tweed caps. The food in the café is excellent with good choice to suit everyone. The parkland surrounding the house is absolutely wonderful and exceeds any bodies expectation. But what made the difference was the attitude of the staff to dealing with my disability. They were absolutely first class in providing advice on entering the house and when we did go in they couldn’t do enough for me. ALL the staff were obviously trained in helping disabled people and did it with a graciousness that is rare. Contrast this with the attitude of the National Trust in the UK who are very poor at dealing with disabled people entering their properties. This difference made the whole experience terrific and I would highly recommend the facility to anyone with a lack...

Muckross House and Gardens are a must visit when in Killarney. The House and Gardens are second to none & have some amazing spectacular views of the Mountain's all around and Muckross Lake in the foreground at the front of the House. They're are many walking paths around the Garden's with all kinds of exotic shrubs & Tree'& hours can be spent happily exploring the Garden's & house to really appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of Muckross House & Garden's. Their are scheduled Tours of the House daily which will transport you back to a bygone era & are always very enlightening & entertaining by the very Professional tour guides. .Once you visit the House and Gardens once you will want to visit again and again.There is also a Cafe & restaurant which is self serve & is open all year round & serve hot & cold lunches etc & has a outside dinning area also. The Cafe is 5 Star & would highly recommend. The homemade Rubarb Tart with custard is second to none,...