Newbridge Demesne Regional Park
* Newbridge Demesne covers an area of 150 ha. (370 acres).
* The park was probably designed by the Wexford landscape gardener Charles Fritzell about 250 years ago.
* The parkland is a good example of an eighteenth century landscape park with perimeter woodland belts and fine vistas across lawns and wildflower meadows.
* Newbridge House
built by the Cobbe family in the mid 1700s is open to the public and is a fine example of Georgian architecture. It is a focal point in the park and the cobbled courtyard includes a restaurant, and a range of interesting outbuildings.
* Other visitor attractions include Newbridge Traditional Farm
where you can see old breeds of farm animals, as well as displays of machinery were part of Irish farming life in previous centuries.
* The Walled Garden has extensive orchards and a collection of old Irish apple varieties.
* Two 19th Century glasshouses have recently been restored and sections of the walled garden have been replanted with herbaceous borders.
* The Park also includes a major Children's Playground and Sports Pitches.
* A Newbridge Demesne brochure with details of the park and gardens is available from Fingal County Council Parks Division, County Hall Swords, Co. Dublin. Tel. (01) 890 5629. Email parks@fingalcoco.ie
Getting There:
* The Park is situated within easy walking distance of Donabate Village.
* By Car: Signposted from the M1/N1 Dublin-Belfast just north of Swords.
* By Bus: Bus 33 from Eden Quay in Dublin city centre to Donabate village.
* By Train: Northbound trains from Connolly or Pearse Street Stations stopping at Donabate Train Station.
Opening Hours:
The opening hours for Newbridge Demesne (The Park) are as follows:
January: 10am to 5pm
February 10am - 6pm
March 10am - 6pm
April 10am - 7pm
May 10am - 8pm
June 10am- 9pm
July 10am - 9pm
August 10am - 9pm
September 10am - 8pm
October 10am - 7pm
November 10am - 5pm
December 10am - 5pm
Contact Us:
Parks Division
Telephone (01) 890 5629
Fax (01) 890 5649
Email: parks@fingalcoco.ie