Irish National Stud & Gardens: Entry Ticket at Irish National Stud & Gardens

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A working thoroughbred breeding farm near Dublin, open since the early 1900s, with retired racing champions and formal gardens included in entry.

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Irish National Stud & Gardens is an attraction near Tully, County Kildare, open to the public since the early 1900s and one of Ireland's few thoroughbred breeding farms that admits visitors. Entry covers access to the working stud farm and its formal gardens, giving a direct look at how elite racehorses are bred, raised, and prepared for competition. The site sits within easy reach of Dublin attractions, making it a practical day trip from the capital.

Tickets include admission to the Irish Racehorse Experience, which traces the history and science behind Irish thoroughbred racing. On the farm itself, visitors walk among stallion paddocks, mare yards, and foaling units, with the Living Legends section introducing retired champions such as Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon. The Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra's Garden are also included within the grounds. The site has full wheelchair access, and entry is valid for the date selected at booking.

Why you'll love it

Visit a working thoroughbred breeding farm in County Kildare
Ticket covers the stud farm, formal gardens, and racehorse experience
Learn how elite racehorses are bred, raised, and trained for competition
Traces the history and science of Irish thoroughbred racing
Located near Tully, an easy day trip from Dublin
One of Ireland's few thoroughbred stud farms open to the public

What's included

Admission to Irish National Stud & Gardens
Admission to Irish Racehorse Experience

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Arrive in good time before your chosen entry slot to collect or present your ticket and get your bearings at the Tully site. The grounds and stables cover a generous area, so allow yourself a full visit rather than rushing through.
Getting around the venue
Wear comfortable, flat footwear suitable for walking on grass and stable yard surfaces.
The site is wheelchair accessible, so visitors with reduced mobility can move around the grounds.
Guided tours move as a group through the stallion boxes, mare and foal yards, and the Living Legends area, so keep pace with your guide.
Stay on designated paths near the horses and follow any instructions given by staff around the animals.
During your visit
Keep voices calm and movements steady around the horses, as sudden noise can startle them.
Check with staff on the day regarding photography near the horses, as restrictions may apply in certain stable areas.
Food and drink policies vary by area of the site, so look out for signage directing you to any on-site catering facilities.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Frequently asked

What is included with an Irish National Stud & Gardens entry ticket?

Your ticket includes admission to the Irish National Stud & Gardens and access to the Irish Racehorse Experience. Guided tours of the Stud are available, taking you to see stallions, mares, foals, and retired racing stars through the Living Legends programme.

What can I see and do at the Irish National Stud & Gardens?

Visitors can take guided tours of the grounds to meet thoroughbred horses, including regal stallions, mares, and foals. The Living Legends team introduces guests to retired racing stars such as Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon, set within lavish gardens.