Shakespeare makes reference to over 180 plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs in his works. He was at one with nature and interested in his own garden. Farmleigh's Walled Garden harbours a haven of herbs, a plethora of plants and a flourish of flowers familiar to Shakespeare. In Hamnet, plants and herbs are powerful symbols of […]
Come join us for this illustrated Talk at Farmleigh House where you will hear all about the legacy of Edward Cecil Guinness, the 1st Earl of Iveagh, which was powerfully extended through the distinct achievements and public services of his three sons. As the head of the world's largest brewery and one of the era's […]
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Farmleigh Ballroom where we will step back into a world where fashion was a striking form of art. This presentation pulls back the heavy velvet curtains on how women navigated the complex, beautiful and sometimes fatal world of 19th-century dress. We will journey through the evolution of […]
Join us for a stroll around Farmleigh gardens and decide if our Abstract and Modernist Sculptures engage successfully with Farmleigh's glorious and historic landscapes. This light-hearted conversational tour aims to decipher some aspects of 21st century sculpture whilst illustrating how significant State Events and Environmental issues are celebrated and promoted in abstract and modernist form. […]
Calling all Little Druids, Gods and Goddesses we need you. Come explore Farmleigh's Celtic trees, collect the hidden letters and solve the secret word before the trail ends. Please be advised this is an outdoor tour, suitable clothing is advised. This tour is for children aged between 5 and 11. Please check in at the […]
Join us for this illustrative Talk in the beautiful ballroom at Farmleigh House where we will examine the rise and fall of the Big House from the Anglo-Norman invasion to the Protestant Ascendancy and through the upheavals of land wars, revolution and civil war. More than just homes, the Big House symbolised power, priviledge and […]
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