Upcoming Art Exhibitions at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre & Ashtown Castle
Admission is free to a lively and entertaining self guiding exhibition on the history and the wildlife of the Phoenix Park which is on display in the Visitor Centre. Here the visitor can enjoy a historical interpretation of the park from 3500 B.C. to the present day and can also view a 20 minute audio-visual presentation on the Phoenix Park through the ages or on the history of Áras an Uachtaráin. A lift and stairs access the first floor of the Visitor Centre where there are further exhibits and a nature section. There is also an Exhibition Room for visiting art exhibitions where exhibitions in various media and art and craft demonstrations take place regularly.
Adjoining the Visitor Centre is the fully restored Ashtown Castle, a medieval tower house that probably dates from the 17th century.
Please click on the following link for a full description of the History of Ashtown Demesne
There is also a restaurant, Phoenix Café, in the grounds of the Visitor Centre and a courtyard for eating al fresco.
Every Sunday morning free children's workshops on nature awareness, history and heritage and arts and crafts take place, suitable for ages 6-12 years inclusive, between 11.00am - 12.00pm. Materials are provided and adult supervision is required.
Free admission tickets are issued at the Visitor Centre to visit Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturdays only.
Group and/or advance booking is not possible.
Closed 24th to 30th December inclusive, and also January 1st.
Guided Tours: 10.30am to 3.30pm
For confirmation please phone the Visitor Centre + 353 1 677 0095.
Talks/Walks and other events are arranged at the Visitor Centre throughout the year.
General Visitor Information:
Address: Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Telephone No: +353 1 677 0095
Fax No: +353 1 672 6454
E-mail: phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ie
Opening Arrangements:
November - February / Open 7 days a week from 9.30am - 5.00pm.
Last Admission 4.30pm.
March - October / Open 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Last Admission 5.15pm.
Average Length of Visit: 1 hour.
Admission Charges: Free.
Books and publications available at the Visitor Centre
- The Phoenix Park - An illustrated History of the Phoenix Park, Landscape and Management to 1880
- Wild Plants of the Phoenix Park
- Áras an Uachtaráin - A History of the President's House
- Phoenix Park Prints
Facilities
Audio Visual, Exhibitions, toilets, car/coach park, Coffee Shop and Restaurant
Seasonal Events:
Please check at site using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed:
Yes: At Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle
Summer / Autumn Programme of EventsVictorian Walled Garden Guide
Phoenix Park Leaflet
General
The Phoenix Park at 707 hectares (1752 acres), is a historic landscape of international importance and one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city. It was originally established as a Royal deer park in the 17th century. For further detailed information please click here.
Opening Hours
The Phoenix Park is open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, all year round. The main gates of the Park at Parkgate Street and Castleknock Gate are open 24 hours. The side gates to the Park are open from 7am until 11pm.
Admission Fees
Free
Average Length of Visit
3-4 hours
Facilities:
Visitor Centre, Tea Rooms, Café, Zoo, Bicycle Hire, Segway Tours
Contact Details
Superintendent's Office, The Whitefields, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.
Office hours are from 8.00 am -5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Phone: +353 1 820 5800 / 820 3500 or 821 3021 Fax: +353 1 820 5584
E-mail: superintendent.park@opw.ie
To contact staff out of office hours, the Park Rangers who patrol the park from 6.30 am – 11.30 pm, 7 days a week can be contacted on +353 87 228 9698 or + 353 87 228 9688.
In case of emergency the Gardaí can be contacted by phoning 999 or 112.
