Mount Congreve Gardens

Mount Congreve Gardens

Waterford & The East

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Mount Congreve Gardens

Mount Congreve Gardens
A winner of many horticulture awards, Mount Congreve Gardens is an extensive collection of rare and native flora. The grounds are full of surprises, from a Chinese Pagoda to a classical temple. Historians will delight in spectacular views of Woodstown, the old Viking settlement, as well as the old Ice House - situated right next to The Rock Waterfall.

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  • addressMount Congreve X91 PX05 Waterford, Ireland
  • phone(+353) 051 384 115
  • websiteVisit website
  • facebookwww.facebook.com/Mountcongreve

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