Visit Johnstown Castle and admire its Gothic towers, magical turrets and arched windows. Wander around the walled gardens, admire the unique sculptures and check out the beautiful lake walks.
Daniel Robertson, who designed Powerscourt Gardens, created a vision for the glorious grounds at Johnstown. Meander along the pretty pathways, admire the tranquil, tree-dotted gardens, and see the castle reflected in the shimmering waters of the lake.
Find the Irish Agricultural Museum in the former castle farmyard, see recreated wheelwright workshops and check out the impeccably restored tractors, ploughs and threshing machines.
Johnstown Castle was the historic home of two prominent Wexford families, the Esmondes, of Norman descent, arrived in the 12th century but during the Cromwellian era, the estate was confiscated and changed hands before it was acquired by John Grogan in 1692.
- Jazz at Johnstown Festival
Family funJazz at Johnstown Festival Welcome to the fifth annual Jazz at Johnstown, the South East’s largest jazz festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Johnstown Castle. This 3-day celebration features over 30 of Ireland’s finest jazz musicians performing across iconic spaces.
- Jazz at Johnstown Presents: The Beatles
Arts and cultureJazz at Johnstown Presents: The Beatles Sit back and be prepared to enjoy on a sumptuous summer’s evening at Johnstown Castle, a lively and jazzy revisiting of the most popular and addictive music of the twentieth century by three maestros of contemporary Irish jazz
- Jazz at Johnstown Presents: Jay Azzolina
Arts and cultureJazz at Johnstown Presents: Jay Azzolina Internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Jay Azzolina makes his Irish debut at the Jazz at Johnstown Festival on Saturday, June 21st at 8 p.m.
- No Dig Workshop with Charles Dowding
AutumnNo Dig Workshop with Charles Dowding Join renowned gardener Charles Dowding for a Full-Day No-Dig Gardening Experience at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens and discover the benefits of no-dig gardening.
- Visit the Irish Agricultural Museum.
- Take a guided tour of the majestic castle.
- Prebooking is advised for the Castle tour.
- See peacocks in the glorious gardens.
- Bring the kids to the wooded play area.
Take a guided tour of the castle and see the unique servants' tunnel, which measures an incredible 86 metres.