Bishop's Palace

Waterford

Overview

1h
This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction. Experience authentic grand 18th century living in this beautiful Georgian building. Make sure that you don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the only Bonaparte mourning cross to survive (one of twelve commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte’s mother on his death). Within our re-enactor tour, you will be guided through the Palace by Susanna Penrose, the granddaughter of William Penrose and great-grandniece of George Penrose - the men who founded Waterford Glass. The experience culminates in an immersive, 17-minute long 4D film detailing the remarkable history of the glassworks (available in English, French and Mandarin). The top floor is a self-guided exhibition entitled “Other Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives” detailing the social and political developments of Waterford and Irish society from 1890 to 1970. Tours run frequently and are available in English and French.

Current opening times

Monday 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Paid Visit
  • Covid-19 Guidelines
  • Credit Card Accepted
  • Guided Tours
  • Car Parking Available
  • Guide Dogs Welcomed
  • Toilets
  • Food On Site
  • Wifi
  • Retail On Site
  • Mobile Ticket Accepted
  • Paper Ticket Accepted
  • Families
  • Galleries & Museums
  • Kids
  • Solo Visitors
  • Friends
  • Mature visitors
  • Historical
Guided tours of the beautiful Georgian Bishop's Palace, which now includes the 4D Masterpieces in Glass experience.
24 hour cancellation policy applies.
Treasures of Georgian Waterford
  • This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction
  • Experience authentic grand 18th century living in this beautiful Georgian building
  • Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the only Bonaparte mourning cross to survive (one of twelve commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte’s mother on his death)
  • A re-enactor tour, you will be guided through the Palace by Susanna Penrose, the granddaughter of William Penrose and great-grandniece of George Penrose - the men who founded Waterford Glass The experience culminates in an immersive, 17 minute long 4D film detailing the remarkable history of the glassworks (available in English, French and Mandarin)
  • The top floor is a self guided exhibition entitled “Other Voices: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives” detailing the social and political developments of Waterford and Irish society from 1890 to 1970
  • Tours run frequently and are available in English and French

Contact details

  • The Mall
  • Viking Triangle
  • Waterford
  • Ireland
0761102650
bookings@waterfordcouncil.ie
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