The Benedictine nuns of Kylemore invite visitors to experience this magnificent place, from the love story that started it all, to engineering initiatives, model farms, royal visits, and the abbey's former role as a girl’s boarding school. Learn about Kylemore’s rich history by guiding your way through the multimedia experience and restored Victorian period rooms or by attending a history talks with one of their experienced history guides. Visitors can enjoy home cooked food, handmade crafts, and activities for kids, including seeing the Giant's wishing stone and meeting Connemara ponies and Kune Kune pigs.
Kylemore Kitchen Café offers a dining experience steeped in tradition, with homemade meals inspired by the Abbey’s Victorian heritage and recipes from the Benedictine nuns. Emphasizing family friendliness and inclusivity, the café serves 100% Irish meat and provides options for various dietary needs, without requiring an estate entrance ticket. The Garden Tea House, in proximity to the Victorian Walled Garden, is the ideal spot for light refreshments amidst the beauty of Connemara, accessible with an estate ticket. Both establishments celebrate the culinary heritage of Kylemore and invite visitors to savour the flavours of Connemara.
Kylemore Abbey Craft & Design Shop is a treasure trove for visitors, offering a variety of reminders of Connemara and gifts for loved ones. Exclusive items include Kylemore Abbey Pottery, handmade soaps and chocolates crafted by the Benedictine Nuns at the Abbey’s own facilities. The shop features a selection of high quality giftware and unique Irish products, ensuring there’s something for every taste and budget.
- Stroll along the beautiful lakeside trails.
- Stop off at the restored Head Gardener's house.
- Enjoy apple pie and scones made using recipes from the Benedictine nuns.
- Join one of the Abbey's history tours given by an experienced guide.
Make time for the Kylemore Abbey Visitor Experience. Check out the audio-visual presentations and see the historical photographs, unique artefacts, historical costumes and beautifully restored period rooms.
Choirs travel from around the world to sing in the Neo-Gothic church of Kylemore Abbey and experience its superb acoustics. Admittance is included in the Kylemore entry fee.
