Johnstown Castle

Pumpkin Pick Up
2025-10-18 - 2025-11-02
Johnstown Castle is the perfect place to soak up the Autumn season. Visit our Pumpkin Pick Up in the Bothy Sheds, where you can choose from a variety of pumpkins, ideal for carving, decorating, or cooking at home. While you browse, treat yourself to a delicious pumpkin spiced latte from The Coffee Pot, the perfect companion for a crisp autumn day.
But why stop there? Make it a full day experience and explore our daytime Halloween events, all included in general admission. Wander through the spooky Outdoor Halloween Trail and uncover secrets in the Museum of Mysteries.
Take a leisurely stroll through the castle gardens, breathe in the fresh autumn air, and capture special moments with family and friends. Johnstown Castle is the place to create unforgettable memories.
Tickets can be booked via the link below or purchased on the day. Please note that pumpkins are not included in the ticket price and are sold separately. There is a 10 minute walk from the Visitor Centre to the Walled Garden, so dress appropriately for the weather. Pumpkins are available while stocks last.
Dates:
Saturday 18th October 10:00 – 15:00
Sunday 19th October 10:00 – 15:00
Saturday 26th October to Sunday 2nd November 10:00 – 15:00

Museum of Mysteries
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Step inside the spooky halls of the Irish Agricultural Museum and get ready for a fun Halloween adventure, perfect for young explorers. Follow the clues around the museum, solve the mysteries one by one, and see if you can uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. A family-friendly indoor event, full of puzzles, surprises, and plenty of Halloween fun!
Ticket is part of The Haunted Bundle, with this ticket, you’ll get access to both Halloween experiences: the Museum of Mysteries and the Outdoor Halloween Trail.
Explore one or brave them both, the choice is yours. The price stays the same, no matter how many chills you dare to face.
Trails begin at 10am and finish at 3pm.

Outdoor Halloween Trail
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
This Halloween, step into the eerie grounds of Johnstown Castle… if you dare! Follow the spooky outdoor trail, follow the map and clues, and uncover the name of the Johnstown Castle witch. Along the way you’ll have to pass the troll, dash through the enchanted forest, and wind your way around the castle’s hauntingly beautiful grounds.
With this ticket, you’ll get access to both Halloween experiences: the Museum of Mysteries and the Outdoor Halloween Trail.
Explore one or brave them both, the choice is yours. The price stays the same, no matter how many chills you dare to face.
Trails begin at 10am and finish at 3pm.

Night at the Museum
2025-10-30 18:00 - 2025-10-31 21:00
On the 30th and 31st October, when night falls, the halls are no longer silent. The exhibits creak, not with age, but with something moving in the dark.
Shadows gather in corners where the light should reach. And then comes the sound no visitor forgets, the pounding hooves of the Headless Horseman, circling the grounds, drawing closer with every heartbeat.
You won’t know what’s real… until it’s too late. Few will be brave enough to walk the museum at night. Will you?
Join us for a spooky jump scare event inside the Irish Agricultural Museum. This event is €5pp and is for ages 13 years plus. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Pop Up Movies at Johnstown Castle
2025-10-31 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Lights, Camera, Action!
This October 31st , step into the grandeur of Johnstown Castle for a series of unforgettable Halloween movies. The Pop-Up Movie Club is hosting four classic screenings in the castle’s magnificent Ballroom, blending the thrill of Halloween with the magic of cinema.
Guests can enjoy popcorn, snacks, and drinks while soaking up the Halloween atmosphere and historic surroundings. Whether you’re looking for something to entertain the kids or a seasonal night out with friends this is sure to be a Halloween experience to remember.
Location: The Ballroom, Johnstown Castle, Wexford – Please check in at reception. Screenings:

3:00pm Hotel Transylvania SOLD OUT
5:00pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
7:15pm Hocus Pocus SOLD OUT
9:30pm Annabelle. SOLD OUT **For the screening of Annabelle, guests will enter & exit through our underground tunnel. This is fully accessible.**

Full details and tickets available here: View movies and book tickets.
Spaces are limited and early booking is advised. Join us this Halloween for movie magic in a fairytale castle.
For more FAQs, click here. FAQ | The PopUp Movie Club.

Santa's Arrival to Johnstown Castle
2025-11-29 16:50 - 17:45 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Join us Saturday 29th November to welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and his elves after their long journey from the North Pole!
Enjoy festive carols from Anam Choir and tasty treats from our Café.
Meet in the Visitor Centre for 4:50pm and we will all walk together to the Castle with our staff leading the way. There will be a short performance of Christmas carols before the main man arrives.
This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather.
We look forward to seeing you all!

Christmas Artisan Craft Market
2025-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
The Artisan Craft Fair is back with a Christmas Market!
On Tuesday, 9th December join us for an evening of festive shopping indoors at the Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre, complete with seasonal drinks and sweet treats.
Discover unique, handcrafted gifts from talented local crafters and soak up the Christmas spirit in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
AND to thank everyone for visiting and the support this year we are offering a 10% discount on EVERYTHING in our gift shop.
Please note: this event is organised by a third party.

Christmas Jazz at Johnstown Castle
2025-12-12 20:00 - 22:30 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Many Christmas jazz classics were written in America in the 1940s, a period which also gave birth to the American crooner, performers who could exude an effortlessly cool swagger.
Very quickly, these iconic crooners became renowned for their Christmas songs and their music of choice to emphasise the yuletide spirit was more often than not, cool jazz.
The type of jazz, as temperatures drop and days grow short, in which festive melodies marry perfectly with the instrumentation and style of a tight quartet. None come tighter than this year’s Jazz at Johnstown Christmas act: the Cormac Kenevey Quartet.
Cormac, who guested last year with the RTE Concert Orchestra at the Christmas Miscellany at the National Concert Hall, has a winning way with a song which reminds us of the effortless cool of singers like Tony Bennett, caressing a festive lyric comfortably to make it his own.
Cormac is backed by one of the hottest jazz trios in the business: Johnny Taylor on piano; Conor Murry on drums and Dave Redmond on bass.
So, you better watch out and not miss out, the lush baritone of Cormac Kenevey is coming to town on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m.
Tickets: €25 for Non Members & €22.50 for IHT MembersVenue: Johnstown Castle, Visitor Centre
Get your tickets now and make this Christmas memorable with an evening of classic jazz.

***Doors open at 7:30pm***

Imelda's Valentine's Concert
2026-02-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Imelda Kehoe is known for her distinctive voice, story-telling and blend of jazz and soul and has been described as ‘one of the finest Irish contemporary songwriters to emerge in recent years’.
And because Imelda treats a song as an emotional whole and can capture the joyful essence of what it feels like to love and be loved, it follows that she is the perfect fit for the annual Jazz at Johnstown Valentine’s concert on Saturday, February 14th.
Imelda’s performance in the Ballroom alongside pianist Killian Browne was one of the highlights of the 2025 Jazz at Johnstown Festival. Killian’s mastery of the piano helped Imelda capture the gorgeous essence of classic songs like God Only Knows.
Killian joins Imelda’s quartet on February 14th for an evening of romance, jazz style: you will find nothing is quite as seductive as the bluesy timbre of Imelda’s voice weaving silken phrases to make the heart sing.

Changing Farming Fortunes
2026-02-19 09:00 - 17:00
Changing Farming Fortunes – a new permanent exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum opens on Thursday, 19 February, during the school mid-term break. The exhibition reveals the hidden story of Irish farming and food, with a special focus on the surprising and vital role of soil, and how Johnstown Castle became a centre for agricultural science that helped transform Irish food production.
To celebrate the opening, children are invited to take part in a special hands-on workshop at the museum on Thursday, 19 February, led by soil scientists from Teagasc. No booking is required. Workshops will run from 11am–12pm and again from 2pm–3pm, giving young visitors the chance to explore real science with experts, learn simple experiments they can try at home, and begin collecting their own science data. These workshops are free for members of the Irish Heritage Trust or included with standard daily admission.
Changing Farming Fortunes brings the story of land, soil and science vividly to life through immersive, hands-on experiences. Designed for primary school children, families and agricultural enthusiasts, the exhibition explores how farming in Ireland has evolved and how science continues to shape the future of food and sustainability.

The Great Irish Famine by Mylo Miller
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Mylo Miller, a staff member at Johnstown Castle, has been working on a new museum exhibition titled “Changing Farming Fortunes”.
The exhibition traces Ireland’s agricultural history from the Great Irish Famine through to modern times, highlighting Johnstown Castle’s role during the Famine and the later impact of Teagasc in advancing Irish farming practices.
As part of this project, Mylo has created an illustrated talk, “The Great Irish Famine”, based on his in-depth research into this tragic period. The talk explores why Ireland’s poorest communities were the most vulnerable, examines the causes of the Famine, and describes the harsh and often devastating conditions endured by much of the population.
While Wexford is often considered to have escaped the worst effects of the Famine, the presentation will use the Wexford Workhouse as a case study to demonstrate the significant hardship faced by many poorer families.
It will also discuss the role of Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan, Resident Landlord of the Johnstown Castle Estate during the Famine years.
Following the talk, attendees will be invited to join Mylo for a short guided tour of the new Changing Farming Fortunes exhibition.

Easter Trail
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Saturday 28th March – Sunday 12th April 2026
Join us this Easter for a fun-filled adventure at Johnstown Castle! The Easter Trail is the perfect activity for all ages, where you’ll explore the castle grounds, search for hidden trail characters and objects.
Once you find them all, piece them together to reveal the name of the Bunny and claim your Easter Egg prize!
Rainy Day? No Problem! In case the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ve got you covered with an exciting indoor trail around the Irish Agricultural Museum. Enjoy the fun regardless of the weather!
This self-guided Easter Trail will be available daily from Saturday, 28th March, between 10am and 4pm, running until Sunday, 12th April. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance over the bank holiday weekend. Come along, say hello, and snap a picture!
Prices are as follows:

Child: €10.00
Adult: €12.00
Concession: €9.50
Under 5: €6.00
Member Child: €6.00
Member Adult: Free

No advance booking is needed, but tickets are available for purchase online. Tickets also include entry to the gardens and Irish Agricultural Museum.

Mary Josephine "Min" Ryan
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
Min Ryan Park in Wexford Town celebrates the legacy of Mary Josephine “Min” Ryan (1884–1977) a trailblazing Wexford born woman whose life and work continue to inspire.
Join us on 28 March at 11am for a special educational talk by Vivian Lambert, Irish Heritage Trust volunteer, exploring Min Ryan’s incredible impact.
We’re also preparing a new temporary exhibition dedicated to her life and legacy — opening to the public in the coming weeks.

Evening Bat Walks
2026-04-30 20:00 - 2026-08-27 22:00, 2026-05-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night.
In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One of the largest in the country in fact!
This Spring and Summer we are delighted to welcome you for some very special after hours Bat walks. Come and join us for an evening bat talk and walk with bat conservationist Harm Deenen. Learn about the various bats which live on the Johnstown Estate and why Johnstown Castle is such a special place for them. Get to try out a bat detector and find out how we use it to identify a bat by its call.
**Please note your start time as start times vary depending on sunset time**
Dates & Times:
Thursday 30th April at 20:15
Thursday 28th May at 21:00
Thursday 26th June at 21:15
Thursday 30th July at 20:45
Thursday 27th August at 20:00

Leo Richardson
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00
From Ronnie Scott’s to Jazz at Johnstown
Leo Richardson, a regular at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s Club, is one of the UK’s leading jazz tenor saxophonists, known for his honest, straight ahead, contemporary hard bop style.
His debut album, The Chase (2017), was named one of The Times’ Top 10 Jazz Albums of the year and one of the Top 100 Albums across all genres. It was also the first debut album to receive five stars from The Observer. His follow-up, Move (2019), received critical acclaim, including a 5-star review in BBC Music Magazine.
Joining Leo at Johnstown Castle on Friday, May 1, are internationally acclaimed musicians:

Rick Simpson, piano – Ronnie Scott’s regular, Yamaha Scholarship winner, and performer at venues including the Royal Festival Hall and the Purcell Room.

Dave Redmond, double bass – celebrated for collaborations with artists such as Larry Coryell, Seamus Blake, Dave Liebman, and Van Morrison.

Darren Beckett, drums – in demand worldwide, performing from the Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall with Lee Konitz, Sinead O’Connor, Lauryn Hill, and more.

Leo Richardson QuartetLeo Richardson – saxRick Simpson – pianoDave Redmond – bassDarren Beckett – drums
DOORS OPEN 19:30
