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Rothe House & Garden
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays avoids the tour groups and gives softer light in the garden. Late spring to early autumn offers the best planting displays and fuller guided tour schedules.
Budget tips
Pay-as-you-go entry typically costs around €8-€10 for adults, concessions available and children often free; check the official website for current prices and any free-entry days. Look for combination tickets with other Kilkenny attractions or book online for occasional discounts.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Garden enthusiasts, Families with older children
Plan your visit
45-75 minutes
About
Faits rapides: Sunlight filters through leaded glass into snug rooms, where restored timber frames and painted plaster hint at the gossip and business of a prosperous mercantile family. Guided tours reveal surprising artifacts like centuries-old household items and a medieval garden layout, making the place feel more like a lived-in discovery than a standard museum.
Points forts: Three adjoining merchant houses built around 1600 still show original oak panelling and a narrow winding staircase, while the walled garden smells of lavender, crushed apple and dried medicinal herbs that drift through the low rooms. Local guides point out a tiny concealed space behind a fireplace that is reputed to have sheltered a priest during the 17th century, and the on-site archive contains handwritten wills and civic records from the 1600s you can peer at under dim lamplight.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes for narrow wooden stairs and uneven stone floors.
- Bring a light jacket, stone rooms and cellars stay cool even in summer.
- Photograph the carved timber hall and the walled garden at golden hour for the best light.
- Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid midday tour groups and join a guided tour to access the cellars.
Cliquez pour réserver une visite guidée GRATUITE à pied à Kilkenny, Ireland
La meilleure façon de découvrir une ville avec un guide local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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