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Galway · 19th century

Kylemore Abbey

A former lakeside castle now home to a Benedictine community, with restored rooms, woodland paths and a Victorian walled garden.

Kylemore Abbey

Why visit

Step inside the story.

A former lakeside castle now home to a Benedictine community, with restored rooms, woodland paths and a Victorian walled garden.

Visitor access: The estate and restored ground-floor rooms welcome ticketed visitors seven days a week.

Allow time for the setting as well as the buildings. Access to towers, interiors and upper floors can involve steps or restricted spaces, while opening days and guided-tour arrangements may change seasonally.

Highlights

  • Restored abbey rooms
  • Victorian Walled Garden
  • Neo-Gothic church and lakeshore walks

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