Located in the heart of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey was originally built by Mitchell Henry as an ancestral castle in 1867. Later, after passing through the hands of the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, it became home to a Benedictine Community of Nuns who were fleeing war-torn Belgium. In 1920, it was transformed into the iconic Kylemore Abbey. The Estate continues to be a home and place of worship to the Benedictine Community, who celebrated their centenary year in Kylemore in 2020.
Today, visitors can experience the Abbey at its finest, with its beautifully restored period rooms. Discover the fascinating visitor experience and learn about its history of tragedy, romance, education, and spirituality. Explore the 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden with its delightfully restored garden buildings, formal flower, and vegetable and herb gardens. Step into nature with woodland and lakeshore walks that will take you on a beautiful journey through this vast, 1,000-acre estate. The stunning neo-Gothic Church is a short walk from the Abbey and a haven of serenity. The Kylemore Kitchen nourishes visitors with home-cooked, wholesome dishes, while Kylemore Abbey Craft & Design has everything you need to treat yourself or someone special with the best of Irish brands and Kylemore’s range of chocolates, soaps, pottery and more.
For more information on Kylemore Abbey, opening times and events, see www.kylemoreabbey.com
