John F Kennedy Arboretum
Category: Families, Kids, Outdoors, Nature/Wildlife
Type: Forest & Woodland, Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres
New Ross
Co Wexford
Co Wexford
Tel: +353 51 388 171
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Gardens containing 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world & visitor centre
John F Kennedy Arboretum
Georgina Campbell
The JFK Arboretum is a plant collection that covers 252 hectares (623 acres) on the southern slopes and summit of Slievecoiltia that is dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States from 1960 to 1963.
It contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from all temperate regions of the world, planted in botanical sequence. Special features include an Ericaceous Garden, dwarf conifers, hedges, ground covers and climbing plants. The lake is the most popular part of the Arboretum, and is a haven for waterfowl.
A Visitor Centre houses exhibitions and audio visual show.
Opening Time:
Open daily, October-March 10am-5pm; April 10am-6.30pm; May-August 10am-8pm; September 10am-6.30pm. Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Admission Charge:
Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.
Directions
12 km south of New Ross (off R733).View Similar Tourist Attractions
- Ulster Museum
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- Sligo Abbey
- Ennis Friary
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- The Main Guard
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Crag Cave
- Coole Park
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- Ulster American Folk Park
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- Burren National Park
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Dublinia
- Dunmore Cave
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Ormond Castle
- Battle of the Boyne
- The Hunt Museum
- Donegal Castle
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Derrynane House
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Tintern Abbey
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Museum at the Mill
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Kerry County Museum
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Glendalough
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Thomond Park Stadium
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- Queens University
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- Skerries Mills
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Listowel Castle
- Rock of Cashel
- Dungarvan Castle
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- Phoenix Park
- King Johns Castle
- Ferns Castle
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- Russborough House
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Florence Court
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- Scattery Island Centre
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- Rothe House & Garden
- Athenry Castle
- National Leprechaun Museum
- St Marys Abbey
- Castletown House
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- Connemara National Park
- Ballycroy National Park
- Aillwee Cave
- National Concert Hall
- Viking Splash Tours
- Aughnanure Castle
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Charles Fort
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Emo Court
- Armagh Planetarium
- Swiss Cottage
- Glenveagh National Park
- Dromore Wood
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Clonmacnoise
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Cahir Castle
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Giants Causeway
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- Ballyhack Castle
- Skellig Michael
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- Killarney National Park
- Caherconnell Fort
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- Dun Aonghasa
- Boyle Abbey
- Barryscourt Castle
- National Sea Life Centre
- Desmond Hall
- The Ark
- Titanic Belfast
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- Tayto Park
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- Hill of Tara
- King House
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Natural History Museum
- Adare Castle
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- Dingle Oceanworld
- The Science Gallery
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- National Transport Museum
- Eagles Flying
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Belfast Zoo
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Maynooth Castle
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- Garylough Mill
- Iveagh Gardens
- Dublin Zoo
- Galway City Museum
- Tower Museum
- Ceide Fields
- Malahide Castle
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- Reginalds Tower
- Donegal County Museum
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Desmond Castle
- Aviva Stadium
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- Kilkenny Castle
- Ross Castle
- National Photographic Archive
- Armagh County Museum
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- St Marys Church
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Fort Lucan
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Funtasia Bettystown
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- Blarney Castle
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Trim Castle
- Parkes Castle
- St Stephens Green
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- Butcher's Best
(2.7km)SW - Tinnock Farm Produce
(3.4km)SE - Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens
(5.1km)SW - Suir Inn, The
(7.2km)SW - Brandon House Hotel & Solas Croí Eco Spa
(7.3km)NW - Wexford Home Preserves
(7.9km)NW - Stable Diet
(7.9km)SE - Café Nutshell
(8.2km)NW - Glendine Country House
(8.9km)SW - Marsh Mere Lodge
(8.9km)SW - Dunbrody Country House Hotel & Cookery School
(9.2km)SW - Faithlegg House Hotel
(9.5km)SW - Roches Bar
(11.2km)SW - Diamond Hill Country House
(11.3km)SW - Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
(11.6km)SW - Aldridge Lodge
(11.9km)SE - GROW HQ
(13.1km)SW - Athenaeum House Hotel
(13.2km)SW - Ardkeen Quality Food Store
(13.3km)SW - Carrigbyrne Cheese
(13.5km)NE
Self Catering
- Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage
(3.2km)SW - Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens - Coach House & Garden Suite
(5.1km)SW - Waterford Castle Lodges
(11.6km)SW - The Coachyard & Gardener's Cottage at Blanchville House
(36.6km)NW
Farmers Markets
- Dunbrody - County Wexford
(4.5km)SW - New Ross - County Wexford - Saturdays
(8.0km)NW - Ardkeen Food Producers - Waterford - Second Sunday each month
(13.3km)SW - Waterford - Co Waterford - Saturdays
(14.1km)SW - Dunhill - County Waterford - Last Sunday each month
(28.1km)SW - Enniscorthy - County Wexford - Saturdays
(31.8km)NE - Wexford - County Wexford - Fridays
(32.1km)NE - Carrick on Suir - County Tipperary - Fridays
(32.7km)NW - Kilmacthomas - Co Waterford - Fridays
(35.9km)SW - Stradbally Community - Co Waterford - 1st Saturday Each Month
(41.9km)SW - Kilkenny - Every Thursday
(42.5km)NW - Dungarvan - County Waterford - Thursdays
(53.6km)SW - Gorey - County Wexford - Saturdays
(58.7km)NE
Tourist Attractions
-
John F Kennedy Arboretum
(0.0km)NE -
Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
(7.9km)NE -
Dunbrody Famine Ship
(8.1km)NE -
Ballyhack Castle
(9.0km)NE -
Tintern Abbey
(11.4km)NE -
House of Waterford Crystal
(13.8km)NE -
Reginalds Tower
(14.0km)NE -
Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
(14.6km)NE -
Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
(21.9km)NE -
Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
(23.1km)NE -
Jerpoint Abbey
(26.0km)NE -
Ormond Castle
(32.5km)NE -
St Marys Church
(35.4km)NE -
Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
(35.4km)NE -
Garylough Mill
(36.6km)NE -
Ferns Castle
(41.9km)NE -
Kilkenny Castle
(42.3km)NE -
Rothe House & Garden
(42.9km)NE -
Dunmore Cave
(50.5km)NE -
Dungarvan Castle
(53.3km)NE -
Famine Warhouse
(53.7km)NE
Golf Courses
- Faithlegg Golf Club
(9.5km) SW - Waterford Castle Golf Club
(11.6km) SW - Waterford Golf Club
(13.7km) SW - Tramore Golf Club
(24.6km) SW - Mount Juliet Golf Club
(28.9km) NW - Gowran Park Golf Club
(34.2km) NW - Rosslare Golf Club
(36.8km) SE - St Helens Bay Golf Club
(42.4km) SE - Kilkenny Golf Club
(44.4km) NW - Coolattin Golf Club
(56.2km) NE - Courtown Golf Club
(60.7km) NE
Gardens
- Kilmokea Gardens
(5.1km)SW - Coolaught Gardens
(20.3km)NE - Woodstock Gardens
(20.3km)NW - Fairbrook House Gardens & Museum of Contemporary Figurative Art
(22.7km)SW - Mount Congreve
(23.0km)SW - Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
(27.9km)NW - Mount Juliet & Garden
(28.9km)NW - Newtownbarry House Gardens
(42.1km)NE - Killurney Garden
(42.5km)NW - Ballon Garden
(47.4km)NE - Altamont
(47.7km)NE - Ram House Gardens
(67.8km)NE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- New Ross
(4.7km) SW - Campile
(5.1km) SW - Cheekpoint
(7.2km) SW - Yoletown
(7.9km) SE - Ballyhack
(9.0km) SW - Arthurstown
(9.2km) SW - Faithlegg
(9.5km) SW - Duncannon
(11.9km) SE - Foulksmills
(12.1km) SE - Waterford
(13.8km) SW
Apps and Books
-
From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
Paperback edition of From Tide to Table - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying, Prep ...more...







Comments
There are currently no comments
Leave a comment
Not a member? Register for your free membership now!
Or leave a comment by logging in with: