King House
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Culture, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Museums & Galleries, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Boyle
Co Roscommon
Co Roscommon
Tel: +353 71 966 3242
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
A magnificently restored Georgian Mansion
King House
Georgina Campbell
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland.
Marvel at the grandeur, savour the magnificence of the period rooms, or just have fun exploring the interpretive exhibitions designed for both adults and children alike!
Marvel at the grandeur, savour the magnificence of the period rooms, or just have fun exploring the interpretive exhibitions designed for both adults and children alike!
Opening Time:
Open April-September, Tuesday to Saturday at 11am with last admissions at 4pm. Also open Easter weekend, Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays during season.
Admission Charge:
Adults €5; Child/OAP/Student €2; Family (2 adults & 3 children) €15. Groups €3
Directions
Centre of BoyleView Similar Tourist Attractions
- Battle of the Boyne
- The Main Guard
- Desmond Hall
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
- Farmleigh House & Estate
- Waterford & Suir Valley Heritage Railway
- Casino Marino
- VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
- Old Mellifont Abbey
- Cahir Castle
- Eagles Flying
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- The Science Gallery
- Caherconnell Fort
- Kilbeggan Distillery Experience
- Armagh Planetarium
- Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- Jameson Experience Midleton
- Reginalds Tower
- Hook Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
- Chester Beatty Library
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- Ardfert Cathedral
- Croke Park & GAA Museum
- Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park
- Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure Centre
- Tintern Abbey
- Viking Splash Tours
- Castletown House
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
- Navan Centre & Fort
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Ulster American Folk Park
- Clare Museum
- Hill of Tara
- National Photographic Archive
- Thomond Park Stadium
- Dromore Wood
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Florence Court
- Ballyhack Castle
- King House
- St Stephens Green
- Glendalough
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Malahide Castle
- Ulster Museum
- Craggaunowen - The Living Past
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- Clonmacnoise
- Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Experience
- Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Blarney Castle
- St Marys Church
- Government Buildings
- Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
- Dublin City Hall - Story of the Capital
- Aillwee Cave
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum
- Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
- Glasnevin Museum
- Titanic Belfast
- National Aquatic Centre - AquaZone
- Glebe House & Gallery - The Derek Hill Collection
- Waterways Ireland Visitor Centre
- Adare Castle
- Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
- Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
- Pearse Museum & St. Endas Park
- National Gallery of Ireland
- Charles Fort
- St Marys Abbey
- Dunmore Cave
- Ross Castle
- Athenry Castle
- Donegal Castle
- Avondale House & Forest Park
- Museum at the Mill
- Natural History Museum
- Listowel Castle
- The Burren Centre - Gateway to the Burren
- Trim Castle
- Patrick Pearses Cottage
- Carrickfergus Museum
- Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
- Donegal County Museum
- Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
- Sligo Abbey
- Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
- Iveagh Gardens
- The Butlers Chocolate Experience
- Glenveagh National Park
- Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Famine Museum
- National Sea Life Centre
- Ormond Castle
- Cobh Heritage Centre
- Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
- Kerry County Museum
- The Blascaoid Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir
- Sentry Hill & Visitor Centre
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Skellig Michael
- Russborough House
- Aras an Uachtarain
- Desmond Castle
- Newgrange & Knowth - Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre
- Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
- Rothe House & Garden
- Aviva Stadium
- Coole Park
- Saint Patricks Cathedral
- Galway Atlantaquaria
- Famine Warhouse
- National Concert Hall
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Larne Museum & Arts Centre
- Ceide Fields
- Dingle Oceanworld
- Mizen Head Signal Station
- Xtreme.ie - Adventure Centre
- National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
- Guinness Storehouse
- Enniskillen Castle Museum
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Skerries Mills
- Imaginosity - Dublins Children Museum
- Giants Causeway
- Dublinia
- Dun Aonghasa
- National Transport Museum
- Funtasia Bettystown
- Dwyer McAllister Cottage
- Westport House, Gardens & Pirate Adventure Park
- King Johns Castle
- Bushmills Distillery
- Portumna Castle & Gardens
- Derrynane House
- Belfast Zoo
- Emo Court
- Ferns Castle
- Ros Tapestry Exhibition Centre
- Galway City Museum
- Dublin Zoo
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Crag Cave
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) - Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- National Wax Museum Plus
- Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
- Swiss Cottage
- Gallarus Oratory & Gallarus Castle
- Rock of Cashel
- The Old Jameson Distillery
- Kilkenny Castle
- Ennis Friary
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre
- Muckross House & Gardens & Traditional Farm
- Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- Garylough Mill
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Burren National Park
- Roscrea Castle & Heritage Centre
- Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
- Aughnanure Castle
- Tayto Park
- Lusk Heritage Centre
- Queens University
- Barryscourt Castle
- Armagh County Museum
- Fort Lucan
- Phoenix Park
- Parkes Castle
- Leopardstown Racecourse
- Doneraile Wildlife Park
- Killarney National Park
- Boyle Abbey
- Dan OHaras Heritage & History Centre
- The Ark
- National Library of Ireland
- The Hunt Museum
- Funtasia Waterpark
- Arigna Mining Experience
- Dungarvan Castle
- Jerpoint Abbey
- Scattery Island Centre
- Skibbereen Heritage Centre
- John F Kennedy Arboretum
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Maynooth Castle
- Castle Ward House & Demesne
- Connemara National Park
- Dublin Castle
- Mid Antrim Museum at The Braid
- Tower Museum
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
Local Recommendations
Hospitality
- M. J. Henry
(9.4km)NE - Kilronan Castle
(12.3km)NE - My Kitchen by Sham Hanifa
(13.5km)SE - The Red Bank Restaurant
(13.7km)SE - Vittos Restaurant & Wine Bar
(13.8km)SE - Bush Hotel
(13.9km)SE - Oarsman, The
(13.9km)SE - Cryan's Hotel
(14.0km)SE - Buffalo Boy Steakhouse & Gastro Bar
(14.0km)SE - The Shed Distillery & Jackalope Café
(14.0km)SE - Landmark Hotel, The
(14.0km)SE - Honestly by Drumanilra Farm
(14.8km)SE - Barge Steakhouse, The
(15.5km)NE - The Cottage Restaurant
(18.2km)SE - Lough Allen Hotel & Spa
(18.9km)NE - White Hag Irish Brewing Company
(19.2km)NW - Coopershill House Irish Venison
(19.8km)NW - Coopershill House
(19.8km)NW - Temple House
(24.3km)NW - Markree Castle
(24.7km)NW
Self Catering
- Temple House - Gardener's Cottage
(24.3km)NW - The Courtyard at Clonalis
(25.6km)SW - The Schoolhouse at Annaghmore
(25.7km)NW
Farmers Markets
- Boyle - Origin - County Roscommon - Saturdays
(0.1km)NW - Carrick on Shannon - Co Leitrim - Thursdays
(13.8km)SE - Sligo - County Sligo - Saturdays
(35.6km)NW - Origin (Manorhamilton) - Co Leitrim - Fridays
(38.0km)NE - Roscommon - Co Roscommon - Fridays
(38.7km)SE - Longford - Co Longford - Fridays
(42.9km)SE - Claremorris Country - Co Mayo - Fridays
(53.7km)SW
Tourist Attractions
-
King House
(0.0km)NW -
Boyle Abbey
(0.3km)NW -
Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
(3.9km)NW -
Arigna Mining Experience
(17.3km)NW -
Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre
(21.8km)NW -
Eagles Flying
(22.8km)NW -
Parkes Castle
(32.5km)NW -
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
(34.0km)NW -
Marble Arch Caves & Global Geopark
(44.9km)NW -
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
(47.7km)NW -
Florence Court
(48.8km)NW -
Enniskillen Castle Museum
(59.6km)NW
Golf Courses
- County Sligo Golf Club
(41.3km) NW - Castle Hume Golf Club
(61.2km) NE - Lough Erne Golf Resort
(62.0km) NE
Gardens
- Strokestown Park House & Garden
(25.5km)SE - Castlecoote House & Gardens
(39.7km)SE
Nearby Towns/Areas
- Carrick on Shannon
(7.1km) SE - Knockvicar
(8.6km) NE - Cootehall
(9.3km) NE - Boyle
(9.4km) NE - Castlebaldwin
(12.7km) NW - Ballyfarnon
(12.8km) NE - Carrick-on-Shannon
(13.9km) SE - Leitrim
(15.5km) NE - Arigna
(17.3km) NE - Jamestown
(18.2km) SE
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: