Avondale Forest Park

Avondale Forest Park Avondale House & Forest Park in beautiful County Wicklow is steeped in history and boasts over 500 acres of mature woodland with trees from all over the world.

Avondale House was built in the 18th century by barrister Samuel Hayes. It was designed by renowned architect James Wyatt and completed in 1779. Samuel Hayes was also an expert on forestry and a pioneer of the
re-afforestation of Ireland, he planted thousands of trees on the estate. In 1795, he bequeathed Avondale House to his friend and fellow MP Sir John Parnell, whose great-grandson Charles St

ewart Parnell was born here in 1846. Charles Stewart Parnell became one of Irelands greatest ever political leaders of modern Irish history. In 1904 Avondale Estate was acquired by the Government to develop modern day forestry in Ireland. Today, Avondale is owned by Coillte and it is regarded as the historic home of Irish Forestry. Avondale Forest Park is an integral part of every visit to Ireland’s Ancient East. Beyond the Trees Avondale, a world class new visitor destination, was opened during the Summer of 2022 at Avondale Forest Park following extensive works. Learn more here

https://www.beyondthetreesavondale.com/

Address

Avondale Forest Park
Rathdrum
A67P303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+35340446111

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