Fota Arboretum

About

Fota Arboretum offers over 200 years of horticultural history with its renowned collection of rare and exotic trees set across expansive grounds. The Victorian Working Gardens and restored glasshouses showcase a living legacy of botanical innovation and community collaboration.

Fota House, a fine example of Regency architecture, provides elegant interiors for meetings and events, complemented by the estate’s natural beauty and accessible location. The on-site café serves hearty lunches and sweet treats, making it a convenient spot for business gatherings or breaks during your visit.

Best for

Outdoor team-building & nature walks
Elegant meetings in historic settings
Group tours & cultural explorations

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Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture

Fota House, a Regency mansion

Explore one of Ireland’s finest Regency mansions with neoclassical interiors, grand formal rooms, and contrasting servants’ quarters that tell the story of the Smith-Barry family and their estate.

Gardens & Arboretum

World-renowned collection of rare and exotic trees

Wander through 200-year-old arboretum grounds featuring magnolias, redwoods, sequoias, Victorian Working Gardens, and restored glasshouses that produce a bounty of plants and flowers.