Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens

The Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens are adjoining attractions which pull in 150,000 visitors every year.

Racehorses are conceived, born and raised on Tully’s famous Stud Farm, long the source of thoroughbred champions. See six stallions, famed for race track feats.

The Japanese Gardens are the finest of their kind in Europe. Created 1906-1910 by Col. William H. Walker, the gardens symbolise the “Life of Man”, tracing the journey of a soul from oblivion to eternity.

Also visit St. Fiachra’s Garden, designed in 1999 by Martin Hallinan, and the Horse Museum (including a tribute to Arkle, the greatest steeplechaser ever).

Opening Hours:
7 days a week: 9am-6pm, last admission 5.00 pm
Guided tours of the stud are at 10.30 am, and hourly from 12pm. There are extra tours during the peak tourist season.
Closed from late December to early February.

Japanese Gardens, Saint Fiachra’s Garden and Horse Museum are self-guided, with leaflets available.

Special events may also be scheduled, check the website for details.

Contact & Pricing:
irishnationalstud.ie
reservations@irishnationalstud.ie
Tel: 045 521 617
Brallistown Little, Tully, Co. Kildare
Adults €19; concessions