Phoenix Park

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show 6-7 September 2024
2024-09-06 20:00 - 2024-09-07 18:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The 8th Annual Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival (6-7th Sept) & Honey Show (Sat, 7th Sept) will take place on the grounds of the Visitor Centre, Ashtown Demesne. Don’t miss the educational lectures, interactive displays & some of nature`s finest honey!
The full programme of events will be available to view on our website shortly. Lots of fun guaranteed for all the family!

Castleknock Art Group Exhibition
2024-03-31 09:30 - 2024-04-30 17:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Castleknock Art Group presents a multi-media exhibition of work inspired by the beauty of their local area, in The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from the 31st March to the end of April 2024. Admission to the exhibition is free of charge and all are welcome!

Free Tour of Ashtown Demesne Arboretum, Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
2024-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Tree Week 2024
A Tour of the Ashtown Demense Arboretum will take place from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Sunday 10th March 2024 at 2.00pm.
National Tree Week, organised by the Tree Council of Ireland is Ireland`s largest annual celebration of Trees. This year`s theme “Planting Trees for a Greener future” highlights the unique role trees play in helping to address climate change.
The tour will feature some of the specimen trees from around the world and examine how trees play a vital role in our health, in biodiversity and Climate change.
No booking necessary. Outdoor Clothing advised

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre
2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre are back to provide a wonderful puppet show for younger audiences at 1.30pm and 3.00pm on Sunday 17th December, inside the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Please note that tickets for the puppet show are given out on a first come first served basis on the day, from reception at the Visitor Centre.

Walkeleles Ukelele Band
2023-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
We are delighted to welcome the Walkeleles Ukelele Band from 11.00am – 1.00pm on Sunday 17th December at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre!

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre are back to provide a wonderful puppet show for younger audiences at 1.30pm and 3.00pm on Sunday 10th December, inside the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Please note that tickets for the puppet show are given out on a first come first served basis on the day, from reception at the Visitor Centre.

The Evergreen Trio
2023-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Evergreen Trio will perform beautiful renditions of Christmas songs from 11.00am – 1.00pm on Sunday 10th December at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

Kylemore College Choir
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
We are proud to welcome past and present students of Kylemore College Choir who will perform from 11.00am – 1.00pm on Saturday 9th December at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre are back to provide a wonderful puppet show for younger audiences at 1.30pm and 3.00pm on Sunday 3rd December, inside the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Please note that tickets for the puppet show are given out on a first come first served basis on the day, from reception at the Visitor Centre.

Castleknock Choir
2023-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Come along and enjoy the Castleknock Choir performing a selection of seasonal favourites on Sunday 3rd December from 11.00am – 1.00pm

Free Family 5K Bike Disco 22nd September
2023-09-22 20:00 - 21:30
Come along to a Free Family 5K Fun Bike Disco at 8.00pm on Friday 22nd September 2023.
Meeting Point is at the Phoenix Roundabout on Chesterfield Avenue.
Light up your Bike and Boogie!

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show
2023-09-08 09:30 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show will take place from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September 2023.
This is a free event for all the family to enjoy. Outdoor clothing and appropriate footwear are recommended.
The Phoenix Park Honey Show, in conjunction with The Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Association (FIBKA), will take place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre.
There will be a large assortment of honey and bee-related products on display. While the honey judging is taking place, there will be a variety of interesting lectures and guided tours for visitors.
A Programme of Events will be available here and from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, closer to the time.

Talk and Walk on Wild Pollinators
2023-08-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon Road, Dublin, Dublin, D20 A402, Ireland
Join us at the Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon, Phoenix Park for a free Talk and Walk, as part of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2021 – 2025 Lecture Series.
There will be a presentation given on our wild pollinators, followed by a Bumblebee walk (weather permitting). The species seen and recorded on the walk will be sent into the National biodiversity Data Centre. By taking part in the pollinator plan, you can help our pollinators and our environment. Everyone can help by being a Citizen Scientist.

Áras an Uachtaráin Saturday Guided Tours 2023
2023-04-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Guided tours of Áras an Uachtaráin will resume on Saturday 21st January 2023.
Tickets for all tours on the day are issued from the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on a first come first served basis, from 9.30am on Saturdays only.
Those wishing to attend a tour at any stage during the day, are advised to arrive as early as possible on the morning in order to secure a ticket.
Tour times are 10am; 11.15am; 12.30pm; 1.45pm and 3pm.
The tour takes one hour and fifteen minutes and features the visitor centre, main reception rooms, the house and also the garden in summer.
Occasionally, due to State business, it may not be possible to accommodate public tours.
For all enquiries please contact the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on 01 677 0095 or at phoenixparkvisitorcentre@opw.ie

Art Exhibition by Ann McKenna
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Come along to an exhibition by Ann McKenna on studies and paintings of animals living in Dublin Zoo.
This wonderful free exhibition will take place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from 1st to 30th April 2023.
NOTE: The Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is open 9.30am to 6pm, daily. Last entry 45 minutes before closing.

Tree Walk at the Biodiversity Centre
2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon Road, Dublin, Dublin, D20 A402, Ireland
Join us at the Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon, Phoenix Park to celebrate National Tree Week 2023 (20-26 March).
This free Tree Walk will give you an appreciation of the magnificent trees that are not only in this area, but also throughout the Phoenix Park.
Outdoor clothing and appropriate footwear recommended.

Art Exhibition by Margaret Farrell
2023-03-02 - 2023-03-30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Why not pop in to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre to view the beautiful art exhibition ‘The Beauty of Trees‘ by Margaret Farrell, which features the Phoenix Park?
This exhibition runs from Thursday, 2nd March to Thursday, 30th March 2023.

An Introduction to Astrophotography
2023-02-19 14:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Come along to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre at 2.30pm on Sunday 19th February 2023 for a free public talk titled ‘An Introduction to Astrophotography’.
The talk will be given by Martin McCormack of the Irish Astronomical Society.

Looking Back
2023-02-08 - 2023-02-26 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
‘Looking Back‘ an exhibition of original paintings by Dublin based artist Eugene Ward at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre from 8th February to 26th February 2023.
Please note the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission is FREE.
