JFK Arboretum, New Ross, Wexford. Admission charged. Open daily
Details
Accessibility:
Designated disability parking spaces clearly marked in the car park not far from the entrance. Entrance pathways are flat and mostly laid to paving slabs. Toilets with disability access and baby changing facilities available. Dogs welcome but strictly must be kept on a lead. Café on site. There are some steps throughout the outside areas of the Arboretum, however some are roped off. There are benches situated around the Arboretum. Guided tours are available if pre-booked.
Amenities:Café available on site and accessible toilets for all.
Brief Description:Dedicated in the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The Arboretum covers 623 acres and is a plant collection of international standing with a collection of approximately 4,500 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world.
Further Information:
Address:
JFK Memorial Park and Arboretum, New Ross, Co.Wexford, Ireland.
Email:
Phone:
+353 (0)51 388171
Website:
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/thejohnfkennedyarboretum/
Directions:
Situated 7.4 miles from New Ross via N25, R733 and turn left onto Unnamed road towards Curraghduff. OS SL 639806.
Opening Times:
January to March 10am-5pm
April 10am-6.30pm
May to August 10am-8pm
September 10am-6.30pm
October to December 10am-5pm
Last admission 45 minutes before closing time.
Admission: Adult: €4.00
Senior Citizen €3.00
Child/student €2.00
Family €10.00.
Transport:
There are no regular bus services that operate in this area. Best travelled to by car.
For more travel information go to http://www.transportforireland.ie/
or call 00353 1 879 8300
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie
Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300
Location
Nearest Venues
Horeswood Church, Campile, Wexford
1.89 miles*
Campile, Wexford. Free entry. Open daily
2.30 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.