Horse Country and Mount Juliet - Irish Stud Farm - Tully, Kindare, Ireland
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neoc1
N 53° 08.755 W 006° 54.182
29U E 640244 N 5890557
Irish National Stud Farm is not only about horses but has gardens and a preserved monastery as well.
Waymark Code: WMBTHT
Location: Leinster, Ireland
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
Views: 10
In 1916, Colonel Hall Walker gave his Stud Farm to the British Government to form the British National Stud Farm. In 1943, the newly formed Irish Government purchased the land and buildings. In 1945, the Irish National Stud Company Ltd. was formed and it officially took over the running of the Stud Farm on 31st August, 1946. It has been expanded and is now an international tourist attraction.
On our visit we were pleasantly surprised to discover that there was much more than horses. The grounds contain two beautifully landscaped gardens, the Japanese and St. Fiachara's Gardens, as well as the preserved Black Abbey, a visitors center and a museum.
Guided Tours available daily at 12 noon, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places To See Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 83
Type of Waymark: Site
Location of Coordinates: The Stallion Boxes
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 11.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
The Tourism facility, Visitor Center & restaurant is open from Saturday 12 February, 2011 from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day – 7 days a week until Christmas.
Adult €11.00 per person
Students & Seniors €8.00
Children under 16 years €6.00
Family - 2 Adults & 4 children under 16 years €27.00
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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