Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum is located in the south east of Kilkenny, just outside the picturesque village of Inistioge. The Gardens which overlook the Nore Valley offer visitors a wide variety of attractions and are a most relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day.

Alongside the beautiful floral gardens in Woodstock Gardens, we have a large Arboretum with many unusual tree-lined walks such as The Monkey Puzzle Avenue.

Entry to Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum is €5 per car.

Payment can be made using our contactless payment facility or coins at the exit barrier.

The tea rooms at Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum are open as follows:

• May – June (inclusive) – Saturdays & Sundays
• July – August (inclusive) – 7 days a week
• September – Saturdays & Sundays

For further information on Woodstock Gardens and Areboretum, please see https://www.woodstock.ie/

National Awards

Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum continues to gain national recognition for its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and excellence. In 2026, the gardens received the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Award in the Environment: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings category for the Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum Restoration and Accessibility Initiative. This award celebrates a range of inclusive enhancements, including accessible pathways, an accessible playground, age-friendly seating, an accessible shuttle bus service, all-terrain wheelchairs, the restoration of the historic Walled Garden, and many other improvements that ensure visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy the estate. The achievement reflects the dedication of Kilkenny County Council staff, community groups, and local volunteers who have worked together to make Woodstock a welcoming destination for everyone.

Further recognition came at the 2026 Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Awards, where Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum won the Best Inclusive Public Realm & Accessibility Project award for its Home & Garden Heaven initiative. These prestigious national awards highlight Woodstock’s reputation as one of Ireland’s leading accessible visitor attractions, offering a unique blend of heritage, nature, recreation, and inclusion in a beautiful setting that can be enjoyed by all.

Please click on the brochures below that showcase works completed to help us make the Woodstock Amenity mire accessible, inclusive and Age Friendly.

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