Frequently Asked Questions
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Our opening hours vary throughout the season. Opening hours from March – September are 9am-6pm with last admission at 5pm.
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No, we close for the winter period from November to late January.
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Pre-booking on our website is recommended. You can purchase tickets on arrival but to guarantee a space and for discounted tickets visit – https://irishnationalstud.digitickets.ie/tickets
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Online tickets are valid for the day which they have been purchased for. If you require to change the date of your visit please email [email protected]
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Brallistown Little, Tully, Co. Kildare, R51 KX25, Ireland
Location
The Irish National Stud in Co. Kildare is an ideal family trip from a number of locations in Ireland with it being only 45 minutes from Dublin and two hours from Waterford, Cork and Galway.
By Car
Travelling from the M7 take Exit 13 in the direction of Nurney on the R415 as far as Newtown Cross. Turn left and continue to the T-Junction. Signage will bring you to the grounds.
By Train
There is a Direct Rail Service to Kildare from Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Westport and Cork (via Portlaoise). Visit www.irishrail.ie to view timetables.
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Yes, there is free parking at the Irish National Stud & Gardens.
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Yes, the stud farm and St. Fiachra’s Garden are fully accessible. The Japanese Gardens are partially accessible.
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Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
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No, there is no cashpoint/ATM at the Irish National Stud & Gardens.
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Yes, there are picnic benches on site.
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Yes, our restaurant serves fresh food – hot dishes, sandwiches, salads and wraps as well as freshly baked breads, scones, desserts and cakes. Plus, delicious teas and coffees.
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Guided tours of the stud farm last one hour. Public tour times vary throughout the season. The Japanese Gardens are a self-guided tour, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
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Our self-guide leaflets are available in English, Irish, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Polish & Russian.
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Group bookings can be made over the phone with our reservations team on 045-521617, or by e-mailing [email protected]
Rates may also be discussed over the phone on 045-521617 or via email on [email protected]
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Yes, we have several options for events on site. Please contact our team at [email protected] to find out more.
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Irish National Stud & Gardens,
Brallistown Little, Tully, Co. Kildare,
R51 AP20, Ireland