Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens

Join Us for National Drawing Day 2025 at Johnstown Castle Celebrate National Drawing Day with us at Johnstown Castle. We are hosting a creative and family-friendly drawing experience in our café. What’s on offer: Blank Colouring Page or Peacock Colouring Page. Choose between a blank canvas to let your imagination run wild or a beautifully...

Over two days, workshop participants will make a traditional 3 or 4 legged creepie stool using traditional chair making techniques and traditional hand tools. Starting with just a log and using only hand tools you will craft your very own beautiful traditional stool from some lovely locally sourced Ash wood. This is a great introductory...

Join Head Gardener Ciarán Fitzgerald on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at 11:30 AM for a special guided tour in celebration of Biodiversity Week. Ciarán will lead a tour of the grounds at Johnstown Castle, highlighting the team's rewilding efforts on the estate. During the tour, Ciarán will also discuss the vital role of biodiversity at...

A talk will be given at Johnstown Castle by Mylo Miller Titled: Iron Men, Wexford’s lockout 1911 – 1912. Mylo works for the Irish Heritage Trust at Johnstown Castle Estate, Irish Agricultural Museum and Gardens. Mylo was the curator on an exhibition for the museum which tells the story of Wexford’s Lockout. The research for...

Alanna is a 500 hour qualified Yoga Teacher with a background in mental health. Combining her experience with traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga along with modern Trauma Informed Yoga teachings, Alanna takes a considered approach to her yoga classes. What to expect: This slow yoga flow works beautifully with the surrounding environment of Johnstown Castle....

Tour de Force is a national tour of Ireland by visual artist Liliane Puthod and writer Ingrid Lyons. At the wheel of Liliane’s late father’s Renault 4, tour de force is a celebration of culture and creativity in the format of a mapped adventure engaging with artists, musicians, mechanics, farmers, writers, archaeologists, craftspeople, academics and...

On Wednesday 23rd & Friday 25th July, discover the art of cyanotype, also known as Blueprint printing, a 19th-century photographic process that uses sunlight and natural materials to create vivid blue artworks. In this outdoor workshop, you'll explore the basics of composition, learn how to use light-sensitive paper, and create your own botanical prints using...

On Friday August 1st, Jazz at Johnstown is contributing to the return of Fleadh Cheoil ne hÉireann to Wexford with My Favourite Things. A jazz/trad concert with renowned piper Mark Redmond and the Chris Colloton Trio at the Visitors Centre on Friday evening, August 01. With an upbringing in traditional music, Redmond is noted as...

Join us on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September for the 5th annual Wexford Honey Festival organised in partnership with South Wexford Beekeepers Association. There will be loads of information,  and informative talk, children’s activities, crafts and, of course, lots of delicious local honey. Sat & Sun 20-21 Sept from 10am to 4pm in the...

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...

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...

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...

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 family cemetery at Johnstown Castle will reopen to the public on Tuesday the 18th of November. This coincides with the anniversary of Lady Maurice Fitzgerald, who died on the 18th of November 1942, aged 82. Visitors wishing to pay their respects or visit family graves can do so during 11:00am - 3:00pm. Entry is free...

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....