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Sledmere House and Gardens are a beautiful way to spend a sunny day in East Yorkshire! At the house they have a few activities making it great visit for all ages to relax, have a picnic, learn something new, and see an …

A 19th century eviction cottage at Elmhall, once the home of the Walshe family, who were evicted by the landlord’s agents, has been restored and refurnished as a Heritage Centre, by Belcarra Community Co-Op. The cottage was the scene of the last …

There has been a settlement at Lissanoure since Celtic times because of its naturally defensive position. In the middle of the lake there is a crannóg (an artificial island normally dating from the Iron Age and used for defence). The earliest record …

Explore 100 acres of stunning gardens in the grounds of Northern Ireland’s only royal residence. Afterwards, enjoy delicious food and drink in our award-winning café. Discover stories of celebration, entertainment, diplomacy, and negotiation as you explore Hillsborough Castle’s fascinating history and stunning …

Grey Abbey House welcomes historical, architectural and horticultural groups and we are able to provide lunch, tea and dinner by arrangement. We cater for flexible numbers and larger groups can also be accommodated. Various organisations visit the Grey Abbey Estate on a …

Heritage House is housed in the historic north boys’ school in Abbeyleix, and was opened in 1997 with a museum dedicated to local history and culture from Abbeyleix and County Laois. The museum at Heritage House will transport visitors back in time …

Kiltartan Cross, immortalised by W.B. Yeats in his poem An Irish Airman Foresees His Death, is the site of the award-winning Kiltartan Gregory Museum. A warm welcome awaits you as you step inside this architectural gem. Friendly, knowledgeable, local guides exude enthusiasm …

The museum is the cottage birthplace of World War I poet, Francis  Ledwidge. It is a perfect example of a 19th century farm labourer’s cottage and was purchased and restored by the Francis Ledwidge Museum Committee in 1981. Dr Benedict Kiely opened …

The Pearse Museum and St Enda’s Park was where Patrick Pearse lived and ran his innovative Irish-speaking school, Scoil Éanna, between 1910-16. ‘The Hermitage’ was originally built by Edward Hudson, State Dentist, who signed a lease on the lands in 1786. Over …

Discover Strokestown Park! Nestled in beautiful County Roscommon, this unique property gives you an authentic glimpse into the lives of generations of people who lived and worked here over the centuries, each adding their own chapter to the story and leaving their …

Welcome to Castletown House! When it was built in the 1720s, Castletown set a radical precedent and it is an extraordinary part of our cultural inheritance. Now, as the OPW breathes contemporary life into Ireland’s earliest and finest Palladian house, it is …

Located in the heart of Kilkenny City and situated at the mid point of the Medieval Mile is one of Irelands true hidden gems: Rothe House & Garden. The property on a burgage plot is the only one of its type open …

Step back in time in Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion! Visitors to Newbridge House can learn about its illustrious history on a guided tour through three centuries of history in Ireland’s only intact Georgian mansion and estate. Don’t miss the ‘Cabinet of …

Calling all history lovers! Are you looking for something interesting to do on your next day off? If so, make sure to visit the fantastic Balintubbert Gardens and House, on your next day off! The house is highly important in terms of …

Step into another century as you experience William Wordsworth’s life at Dove Cottage. Wordsworth and his family lived in this humble Lake District cottage from 1799 to 1808. Today, Dove Cottage has been brought back to life and the sights, sounds and …

The world-famous detective has returned to investigate new and exciting cases! Escape the London bustle, step back in time, and enter a world of gas light, Victorian curiosities, and many of the objects, letters and characters from Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases. …

Discover the beauty of poetry and place in the home of Romantic poet John Keats. Keats House is the beautiful Regency villa where Romantic poet John Keats found inspiration, friendship and love. John Keats was born in 1795 and began to write …

Welcome to Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s holiday home, sanctuary and studio. This cosy converted 17th century Lakeland farmhouse is filled with Beatrix’s belongings, and it inspired many of her famous stories. Book your ticket to guarantee entry. Beatrix Potter purchased Hill Top …

This amazingly preserved house was the ancestral home of Dan Winters, one of the founding members of the Orange Order. In fact, the house is generally accepted as the meeting place following the Battle of the Diamond; where the decision to form …

This relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, when Agatha and her family would spend summers and Christmases here with friends, relaxing by the river, playing croquet and clock golf, and reading her latest mystery to their guests. The family …

Calling all history lovers! Are you looking for something interesting, and thought-provoking to do on your next day off? Well if so, do we have the perfect day out for you. When travelling through county Laois, make sure to take a stop …

Jane Austen is one of the most famous and beloved writers in the canon of English literature, thought by many to be second only to Shakespeare. As Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote in 1870: ‘Miss Austen understood the smallness of life to perfection. …

When ‘Wuthering Heights’ was published in 1848 one reviewer wrote: ‘the reader is shocked, disgusted, almost sickened by details of cruelty, inhumanity, and the most diabolical hate and vengeance, and anon come passages of powerful testimony to the supreme power of love—even …

In 1837, a young, ambitious and relatively obscure writer moved into 48 Doughty Street. His name was Charles Dickens, and while living there, he was transformed from a London journalist to an international superstar, as he published stories such as The Pickwick …

Calling all history lovers! Are you looking to experience a day out like no other, and one that you will be sure to never forget? Or do you just want to take in all of the relaxing country air that Co Wicklow …

Ever wanted to time travel? Step back into a time where there wasn’t any electricity or labour saving devices. See how your grandparents or great-grandparents lived…  Wonder what it was like to cook for a family on a coal range, or use …

George Best House, located at Burren Way, Cregagh Estate, Belfast is the childhood home of footballing legend George Best. George Best House, retro- refurbished to a 1960s style, is available to book for overnight stays where you can experience life in the …

Calling all history lovers! Are you looking for something fascinating to do on your next day off? If so, make sure to visit the famous Russborough House! This fantastic structure is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Ireland. Inside, …

Visit the Argory National trust mansion, immerse yourselves in a fascinating history and enjoy nature in this fantastic family day out surrounded by a beautiful wooded riverside estate! One of the best ways to enjoy the Argory is by taking their tour …