Newbridge Demesne Traditional Farm
Sited to the west and north of Newbridge House and beside the Walled Garden
* In 1989/90 the County Council Parks Department undertook an extensive programme of renovation, reconstruction and restoration of the Courtyard, Haggard and adjoining buildings to return it, to its pre 20th century state where a range of farm animals and fowl are now housed.
* Most 18th century farms were virtually independent and self- supporting entities producing Cereals, Milk, Butter, Cheese, Meat and Leather for shoes, while the adjacent kitchen garden provided a very wide range of vegetables and fruit to rival any fruit stall in a supermarket.
The main outbuildings in the courtyard are:
* The Labourer's Cottage
* Workshop Display
* Dairy
* The Rent room
* Tack Room
* Coach House
* Blacksmith's Forge
* Joinery Shop
* Working Horse Stables.
In the Haggard area are:
* Pig sties
* Threshing Barn
* Under cover of the barn is a large range of Farm implements
* The Chicken House
* Slaughter House
* Swill House
* Cow Byre
* The Vinery glasshouse for growing grapes
* Bull Pen.
The paddocks are sectioned off for the various breeds of animals including the Kerry Cattle and Jacob sheep both very old and rare breeds.
Opening Times:
Hours of opening 1st April to end September
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays 12pm - 6pm
Hours of opening 1st October to end of March
Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays - 12pm - 5pm
Admission Price for Newbrige Traditional Farm:
Adults: €4.00
Senior Citizens and Students: €3.00
Children (under 12): €3.00
Family: (2 adults & 2 Children ) €10.00
Group Rates (10 or more):
Adults: €3.50
Senior Citizens and Students: €2.50
Children (under 12): €2.00
Facilities:
Coffee shop remains open throughout the day during official opening times.
Toilets & Picnic area.
How To Get There:
Well signposted from the N1/M1 Dublin to Drogheda road. Large Car park close to house.
Buses/Trains
No. 33B from Eden Quay/Swords to Donabate Village.
Dublin/Drogheda train, only a short walk to a Park entrance, about 15 minute walk to the House.
Other attractions:
Newbridge House, Walled Kitchen Garden, Children's Playground, Playing Pitches, Woodland Walks, Orienteering route, Picnic area.
Leaflets on Newbridge Demesne and Newbridge Traditional Farm are available from the Parks Division -Tel: 01 8436534 or 01 8905629, Facsimile: 01 8434419 and 01 8905649, Email address: Parks@fingalcoco.ie