Mount Congreve Gardens is located in the heart of County Waterford, just a ten-minute drive from Waterford City. The gardens at Mount Congreve are a haven for plant and history lovers alike and a beautiful setting for those simply looking to relax in nature.

Boasting one of the largest private collections of plants globally and described as ‘A Great Garden of the World’ - the entire collection features plants from every continent.

Enter the gardens through Mount Congreve House, built in 1760, and lived in by six generations of the Congreve family. Explore two interpretative spaces in the house where you can enjoy a short video, a 3D model of the estate, and flip books with beautiful imagery of the Congreve family, house and gardens.

You can also book a guided tour (additional cost) with one of Mount Congreve's expert gardeners, or the gardens resident curator Michael White. To further immerse in nature groups you can join a Forest Swimming experience. This experience is designed to boost both mental and physical health and overall vitality.

Mount Congreve offers you the opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch or light bite, in the beautiful Stables Café. Afternoon tea and private dining are also on offer with the Large Drawing (affectionately known as the Chinese Room), Library Room, Mr. Congreve's Office and the Tack Room all available for hire.

No visit to Mount Congreve is complete without a visit to the Secret Garden Gift Shop, where you'll find trinkets and treasures for every occasion.

Mount Congreve Gardens can be accessed directly from the Waterford Greenway – which is ideal for those looking to walk or cycle on this award-winning greenway.