The former Guinness family estate on the north-west edge of Phoenix Park, bought by the State in 1999 and now the official state guest house. The 78-acre grounds have a walled garden, sunken garden, clock tower, lake and a herd of rare Kerry cattle.
- Address
- Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, D15 TD50
- Hours
- Grounds daily 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:00; house closed for the rest of 2026 (heritageireland.ie)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Grounds, gardens and gallery free; house tour adult EUR 8 (heritageireland.ie, 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The house is closed for the rest of 2026 for the EU Presidency; grounds, gardens and gallery stay open and free.
- Free outdoor guided tours at 11:30 and 14:30, weather permitting.
- A food and craft market runs behind the gallery on the first Sunday of the month, Easter to December.