Mount Congreve Garden Festival 2026
Sunday, 10th May | 9:00am – 5:00pm A celebration of plants, people and place in one of the Great Gardens of the WorldFestival HighlightsOver 20 specialist nurseries from across IrelandRare, unusual and hard-to-find plantsMeet the GrowersSpecial guest talk by Elmer Dool350m Estate-to-Plate Festival Menu in the Stables Café10% off Mount Congreve Memberships (on the day)Discounted entry across the Waterford GardensFree Festival Area | Discounted Entry to Mount Congreve GardensFestival Programme: 12:00pm –
Port of Waterford and Waterford Treasures launch landmark maritime gallery
The Port of Waterford and Waterford Treasures are proud to announce the creation of a brand new permanent Maritime Gallery celebrating Waterford’s deep and enduring maritime heritage. This landmark cultural project comes just as the Port of Waterford celebrated 1,111 years as Ireland’s oldest Port in 2025 and creates a powerful partnership with a commitment to preserving, sharing and celebrating the city and county’s extraordinary relationship with the sea. The new ‘Maritime Gallery’ will honour
Food experiences in extraordinary places: 10 unique places to indulge at Waterford Festival of Food
From Crystal Halls to Woodland Tables, Historic Estates, Mountain Trails, Boats, Apple Orchards, a Bakery, Breweries and a Medieval Museum! Don’t miss Waterford Festival of Food, taking place next week (24–26 April 2026). The festival celebrates the connection between the county’s landscape, its producers, chefs and restaurants, but what truly sets it apart are the extraordinary venues that host the weekend’s festivities. This year’s programme features venues as diverse as the home of Waterford Crystal,
Waterford Suir Valley Railway celebrates major progress on steam locomotive restoration
Waterford Suir Valley Railway (WSVR) is pleased to announce significant progress in the restoration of Kettering Furnaces No. 3, as detailed in the newly released Restoration of Kettering Furnaces No. 3 Progress Report 2025–2026. The ambitious steam restoration project, being expertly carried out by Northern Heritage Engineering in Darlington, UK, has already seen an investment of over €100,000 by WSVR. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep commitment to preserving railway heritage and enhancing
Magnolia Season at Mount Congreve Gardens
Across the estate, the famous Mount Congreve magnolia collection is coming into bloom, with spectacular displays of soft pinks, pure whites and deep blush tones lighting up the woodland landscape. These extraordinary trees, some of the finest in Europe, create a breathtaking canopy along winding garden paths and open lawns. Visitors will discover one of the largest collections of magnolias in the world, set within our historic woodland garden overlooking the River Suir. The season is fleeting and changes
Waterford Weekend Pass - Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford Treasures Museums
One Ticket. Two Days. Two Attractions – Up to 7 Incredible Experiences. This flexible pass combines access to two of the South East’s premier attractions: Mount Congreve Gardens – 16km of gardens, Stables Café, FOXFORD store, and children’s playgroundWaterford Treasures – 5 award-winning museums (Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace, Museum of Time, Silver Museum, Epic Walking Tour, Christchurch) Guests can enjoy both attractions over two days within a three-month period, at their own pace, in any
Mount Congreve Gardens - New Forest Accommodation
Mount Congreve Gardens has just been named one of The Sunday Times 100 Great Places to Stay in 2025 – a proud moment for our team and a great endorsement of what we offer. Our new Forest Accommodation is now open and proving a hit with multigenerational families and small private groups. Several units are dog-friendly, and our Forest Cabins each feature a private outdoor hot tub – perfect for relaxation after a day on the Waterford Greenway. Each stay includes: Complimentary after-hours access to
