Castleknock Choir
2023-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre
2023-12-03 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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 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

The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre
2023-12-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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
2023-12-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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

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!

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show 6-7 September 2024
2024-09-06 20:00 - 2024-09-07 18:00 | 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!

Lecture at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin by John A. McCullen – The Phoenix Park An illustrated history of its landscape and management 1880 – 1980
2025-01-26 14:30 - 16:00 | National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
Come along to a free Lecture at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin on Sun, 26th January 2025 from 2.30pm – 4.00pm by John A. McCullen on ‘The Phoenix Park An illustrated history of its landscape and management 1880 – 1980’.

This lecture, which will take place at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin will cover an important period in the history of the Phoenix Park, from 1880 to 1980, a period during which exceptional events took place, of importance not just for the nation of Ireland but for the world.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Exhibition by The Irish Patchwork Society
2025-02-06 09:30 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
An Exhibition ‘Hands Across the Border – One World’ is being held by the Irish Patchwork Society
Dates: From 6th to 27th February 2025
Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free

Spring 2025 Events at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
2025-02-06 09:30 - 2025-03-30 17:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland

Free Lecture by John A. McCullen 'The Phoenix Park An illustrated history of its landscape and management 1880 – 1980'
2025-02-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
There will be a free Lecture at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Sun, 23rd February 2025 from 2.00pm – 3.30pm by John A. McCullen on ‘The Phoenix Park An illustrated history of its landscape and management 1880 – 1980’.
This lecture will cover an important period in the history of the Phoenix Park, from 1880 to 1980, a period during which exceptional events took place, of importance not just for the nation of Ireland but for the world.
Admission is free and all are welcome.

Seachtain na Gaeilge Word Wall Exhibition
2025-03-01 09:30 - 2025-03-17 17:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Seachtain na Gaeilge Word Wall Exhibition
Dates: From 1st to 17th March 2025
Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free

Stargazing with Irish Astronomical Society
2025-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Stargazing with the Irish Astronomical Society
Date: Saturday 1st March 2025
Time: 5.00pm
Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free

Exhibition by Feltmakers Ireland
2025-03-03 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
An Exhibition ‘Symbols of Ireland’ is being held by Feltamakers Ireland
Dates: From 3rd to 30th March 2025
Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free

Áras an Uachtaráin Tour as Gaeilge
2025-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
Come along to an Áras an Uachtaráin Tour as Gaeilge
Date: 8th March 2025
TIme: 3.00pm
Depart From: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free. Booking is essentail at gaeilge@opw.ie

Tree Tours
2025-03-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
There will be Tree Tours as part of National Tree Week
Dates: Sunday 9th March and Sunday 16th March 2025
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Admission: Free

Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show
2025-09-05 18:00 - 2025-09-06 16:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival will take place from the evening of Friday, 5th September to Sat, 6th September 2025. From Bees to Trees, there’s something for all the family at the 9th annual Biodiversity Festival and Honey Show. The full schedule of free events will be available to view shortly.

There will be a range of biodiversity-themed Talks taking place inside the Visitor Centre.

Facepainters will be onsite from 11.00am to 4.00pm to turn your little Princes into a frog, and Princesses into a butterfly for the day.

Tours of the beautifully restored Victorian Walled Garden will take place on the day. Why not take a stroll along the colourful herbaceous border, admire the dahlias and marvel at espaliered fruit trees.

Phoenix Park Honey Show
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Phoenix Park Visitor Centre and Ashtown Castle, Dublin, D08 Y304, Ireland
The Phoenix Park Honey Show will take place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (D08Y304) from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 6th September 2025. Come along and learn all about the amazing variety of honey produced in Ireland and hear about the ancient craft of beekeeping.
