Beyond the Trees Avondale is Ireland's exciting new visitor destination, opened on Tuesday 21st June 2022 following a dynamic re-development programme at Avondale Forest Park. Located in beautiful County Wicklow, just 45mins south of Dublin city, Avondale is steeped in history and boasts over 500 acres of mature woodland. Avondale forms an integral part of every visit to Ireland’s Ancient East. Ne
w features include
• A state-of-the-art visitor centre, providing useful information for visitors.
• Treetop Walk & Viewing Tower, tickets can be purchased here https://www.beyondthetreesavondale.com/
• Coillte Pavillion where one can learn all about the past, present and future of forestry in Ireland.
• The Seed Cafe, which will focus on using locally sourced ingredients to create a delicious contemporary menu.
• A playground for the children to enjoy active time outdoors, conveniently located adjacent to the Seed Cafe secure within the beautiful rejuvenated Walled Garden.
• A stimulating sensory garden beside the old seed store house courtyard.
• Walking and cycling trails.
'At Home with the Parnells', a bespoke guided tour of Avondale House will launch in Autumn 2022. 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 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 Stewart Parnell was born in Avondale House 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 renowned as the historic home of Irish Forestry. The 500-acre forest park has several marked walks: the River Walk, Pine Walk, Sli na Slainte walk, Cairn Walk, Centenary Walk and the Railway Walk. To preview these walks, visit here https://www.beyondthetreesavondale.com/forest-park/forest-trails/
