Newbridge House & Farm is a Georgian mansion, traditional working farm, and regional parkland located on Hearse Road in Donabate, County Dublin, Ireland. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, transport, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit.
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Last updated: February 2026. Two important changes affect visitors using older guides. First, Newbridge House is now closed on Mondays year-round — many older guides list it as open seven days a week, or describe a seasonal Monday closure in winter only. The current official schedule closes every Monday regardless of season. Second, the café formerly known as Brambles has been rebranded as the Courtyard Kitchen. References to Brambles Café in older guides refer to the same venue now trading under its new name.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Hearse Road, Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 VR90 |
| Opening days | Tuesday to Sunday (and Bank Holidays) · Closed every Monday |
| Opening hours | 9:30am to 4:30pm |
| Last house tour | 3:00pm |
| House tour duration | Approximately 50 minutes |
| Ticket prices | Adult tickets cost €15, child tickets cost €10. |
| Children aged 0–3 | Free with a paying adult |
| House tour age restriction | Ages 5 and over only; no buggies permitted in the house |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Nearest rail station | Donabate (Irish Rail) – approx. 20-minute walk or short taxi ride |
| Nearest bus | Dublin Bus route 33B from Swords to Donabate stop at main park entrance |
| Typical visit duration | Minimum 2 hours; half to full day recommended |
Newbridge House opening hours
Newbridge House & Farm is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30pm, including Bank Holidays. It is closed every Monday. The last guided house tour of the day starts at 3:00pm. Visitors arriving after 3:00pm will not be able to join a house tour but may still access the farm, walled gardens, parkland, and Courtyard Kitchen. Some closures apply over the Christmas period; these are posted in advance on the official website and the attraction’s social media pages.
The parkland surrounding Newbridge House — Newbridge Demesne — is managed separately by Fingal County Council as a regional park and has its own opening hours, which generally differ from the house and farm. The playground, open parkland, and sports facilities within the demesne can be accessed independently of the paid house and farm experience; check current demesne hours on the Fingal County Council website.
Opening hours were checked on the official website and last updated in February 2026.
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Newbridge House ticket prices
Tickets for Newbridge House and Farm cost €15 for adults and €10 for children. There are also family tickets available plus discounted €11 tickets for students and seniors.
Children aged 0–3 are admitted free with a paying adult. A single ticket covers both the house tour and the farm. House tours are only available to visitors aged 5 and over; buggies are not permitted inside the house. Students may be asked to show a valid student card or proof of enrolment.
Walk-in tickets can be purchased at the admissions desk in the Farm Shop on the day. During summer months, the official website recommends booking in advance online to secure preferred house tour times, as tour capacities are limited.
Entry is included with the Go Dublin City Pass, along with other key attractions such as 14 Henrietta Street, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublinia and Christ Church Cathedral.
Ticket prices were checked on the official booking system and last updated in February 2026.
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How to get to Newbridge House
Newbridge House is located in Donabate, approximately 20km north of Dublin city centre and 10 minutes by road from Dublin Airport.
By Irish Rail: The nearest station is Donabate, served by the Northern Commuter line (Dublin Connolly to Drogheda direction). The journey from Dublin Connolly takes approximately 25 minutes and is two stops; the journey from Dublin Pearse takes slightly longer. Note that the official website refers to this service as “DART”, but Donabate is not on the DART network; it is served by the Northern Commuter/Drogheda line using Irish Rail services. From Donabate station, the house is approximately a 20-minute walk (1.6km) or a short taxi ride. Follow signposts for Newbridge Demesne from the station.
By bus: Dublin Bus route 33B operates between Swords and Donabate. The bus stop at the main park entrance on Hearse Road is directly adjacent to the demesne. From Dublin city centre, the 33 and 41 series of routes serve Swords, where passengers change to the 33B for the onward journey to Donabate. Check real-time schedules at dublinbus.ie.
By car: From Dublin city centre or Dublin Airport, take the M1 motorway northbound (Dublin–Belfast) and exit at Junction 5 (Donabate). Follow signs for Donabate and then Newbridge Demesne. The entrance is on Hearse Road. Total journey time from Dublin city centre is approximately 30 minutes by car in normal traffic conditions.
Parking at Newbridge House
Parking at Newbridge House is free. A large on-site car park is located within Newbridge Demesne, adjacent to the house and farm entrance. There is no charge and no time limit on parking. The car park can become busy during school holidays, fine summer weekends, and seasonal events. There is no ATM on site; bring payment by card.
How long to spend at Newbridge House
The official recommendation is a minimum of two hours to experience the full site. The house tour alone takes approximately 50 minutes. Visitors who also explore the farm, walled garden and orchard, playground, and wider parkland, and stop at the Courtyard Kitchen for refreshments, will typically spend half a day or a full day on site. The parkland covers 370 acres and includes woodland walks, a deer park, a lime kiln, and the ruins of Lanistown Castle, all of which extend the visit well beyond the paid house and farm experience.
Accessibility at Newbridge House
The farm and grounds are wheelchair and buggy accessible. However, the house itself does not have a lift, and the guided house tour is not fully accessible for visitors who cannot manage stairs. Wheelchairs are not available to hire or borrow on site; visitors should bring their own if required. The walled garden, Courtyard Kitchen, and farm areas are accessible.
House tours are not suitable for children under 5, and buggies are not permitted inside the house. A designated buggy storage area is available. Compact buggies may be manageable in some outdoor areas of the farm and grounds but should be left at the house entrance before joining a tour.
Dogs are not permitted inside the Courtyard Kitchen, the house, or the farm. Dogs are welcome in the wider parkland and demesne, on a lead at all times.
For specific accessibility queries, contact the site at [email protected] in advance of your visit.
Inside Newbridge House: what to see and do
The Georgian house tour (approximately 50 minutes, guided) covers the principal rooms of the mansion as it stood in the 18th and 19th centuries. The house is considered one of Ireland‘s most intact Georgian properties, retaining the majority of its original furnishings, artwork, and family collections in situ — an arrangement made possible by an unusual agreement between the Cobbe family and Fingal County Council when the demesne was sold in 1985. The family’s furniture, pictures, and documents remain in the house while the Cobbe family retains rights of residence. Tours are conducted by knowledgeable guides and run on a fixed schedule throughout the day.
Key rooms and collections on the house tour include:
The Red Drawing Room is widely considered the centrepiece of the house — a formal reception room with an ornate rococo plaster ceiling, a white marble fireplace, and the best-documented 18th-century private art collection in Ireland, comprising portraits, landscapes, and decorative objects. The Cabinet of Curiosities is a rare surviving 18th-century family museum, containing natural history specimens, coins, minerals, and objects collected on Grand Tour travels, including artefacts associated with Captain James Cook’s Pacific voyages. The Georgian Kitchen and Servants’ Quarters — a recently extended section of the tour, funded by Fáilte Ireland — covers daily life below stairs through ambient sound, projected visuals, and original artefacts, giving context to the domestic operation of a household of this scale.
The working farm (30 acres, included with house tour ticket) is a traditional farm with heritage breeds of animals, including Shetland and Connemara ponies, donkeys, goats, pigs, piglets, sheep, cows, rabbits, poultry, and black swans. A Farmyard Discovery Trail with an interactive booklet is available for children. A hatchery allows visitors to observe eggs and newly hatched chicks when available seasonally.
The walled garden and orchard contain herbaceous borders, rose beds, and a collection of old Irish apple varieties. Two 19th-century glasshouses have been recently restored and are viewable within the garden. The walled garden is open to ticket holders and provides a sheltered space for picnicking.
The Courtyard Kitchen is the on-site café and food space, located in the cobbled 18th-century courtyard adjacent to the house. It serves freshly baked goods, light meals, and drinks throughout the day, with a focus on local ingredients. Cookery events and food experiences are periodically offered here; check the events calendar for current listings.
The demesne parkland (free to access independently of a house/farm ticket) includes 370 acres of open green space with woodland walks, a deer park, a children’s adventure playground, a lime kiln, the ruins of Lanistown Castle, and designated picnic areas. Barbecues are permitted in certain areas of the parkland.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check the Monday closure | Newbridge House is closed every Monday. Many aggregator sites and older guides do not reflect this and still list the attraction as open seven days a week. |
| Book in advance for summer | House tour places are limited. During school holidays, public holidays, and summer weekends, advance online booking is recommended to secure preferred tour times. Walk-ins are accepted on quieter days. |
| Last tour at 3:00pm | The final house tour of the day begins at 3:00pm. Visitors arriving after this time can still access the farm, gardens, café, and parkland, but will not be able to join a house tour. |
| No buggies in the house | Buggies must be left at the house entrance before joining the tour. A designated storage area is provided. Bring a baby carrier if required. |
| No ATM on site | Card payments are accepted throughout, but there is no cash machine on site. |
| Children under 5 cannot do the house tour | The tour is rated suitable for ages 5 and over. Families with children under 5 can still access the farm, gardens, playground, and parkland. |
| Dogs in the parkland only | Dogs on a lead are welcome in the wider demesne and parkland but are not permitted inside the farm, the house, or the Courtyard Kitchen. |
| Wear suitable footwear | The farm and parkland involve unpaved and grass surfaces that may be muddy in wet weather. Wellies or walking shoes are advisable, particularly in autumn and winter. |
| Barbecues are permitted | Disposable barbecues are allowed in designated areas of the parkland. Bins and picnic tables are available on site. |
Frequently asked questions about Newbridge House
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Newbridge House open on Mondays? | No. Newbridge House & Farm is closed every Monday. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Newbridge House? | Advance booking is recommended in summer and during school holidays, when house tour places can fill up. Walk-in tickets are available at the admissions desk on quieter days. |
| Is Newbridge House suitable for children? | Yes, for families with children aged 5 and over who can join the house tour. The farm, playground, and parkland are suitable for all ages. Children aged 0–3 are admitted free. House tours are not available for children under 5. |
| Is Newbridge House wheelchair accessible? | The farm, gardens, and parkland are wheelchair and buggy accessible. The house does not have a lift, and the house tour is not accessible for visitors who cannot manage stairs. Wheelchairs are not available to hire on site. |
| Is parking free at Newbridge House? | Yes. Parking within Newbridge Demesne is free of charge. |
| Can you visit the parkland without paying? | Yes. Newbridge Demesne is a public regional park managed by Fingal County Council. The parkland, playground, and open spaces are free to access. A ticket is required for the house, farm, and walled garden. |
| Are dogs allowed at Newbridge House? | Dogs on a lead are welcome in the wider parkland and demesne. They are not permitted inside the farm, the house, or the Courtyard Kitchen. |
| How do you get to Newbridge House by public transport? | Take the Irish Rail Northern Commuter service from Dublin Connolly to Donabate station (approximately 25 minutes, 2 stops). From Donabate station, the house is a 20-minute walk or a short taxi journey. Alternatively, Dublin Bus route 33B from Swords stops at the park entrance. |
Things to do near Newbridge House
The following attractions are in north County Dublin and can be realistically combined with a visit to Newbridge House in the same day or on the same trip.
Malahide Castle & Gardens – Located in Malahide, approximately 8km south of Newbridge House. A medieval castle set within 260 acres of parkland, with guided interior tours, a walled garden, a butterfly house, a fairy trail, and a café. Operated by Fingal County Council and included in the annual Fingal Visitor Attractions membership pass. Malahide station (DART) provides direct access from Dublin city centre.
Casino Model Railway Museum – Located in Malahide, on the grounds of Malahide Castle. Ireland’s largest model railway museum, accessible by DART to Malahide station. Also included in the annual Fingal Visitor Attractions membership pass.
Donabate Beach – A Blue Flag sandy beach approximately 2km from Newbridge House. The beach is accessible on foot from the house via a signed coastal walk, or by a short drive. Car parking at the beach is free.
Portrane Peninsula – A rural coastal area immediately north of Donabate with cliff walks, the ruins of a round tower, and views across Lambay Island. Accessible on foot or by bicycle from Newbridge House along quiet local roads.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum – Located near the Famine Memorial and Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship in Dublin’s docklands, approximately 30km from Newbridge House. An interactive museum dedicated to the story of Irish emigration. Best reached by DART or Dublin Bus from the city centre. Worth combining on a multi-day Dublin itinerary rather than as a same-day trip with Newbridge.
Skerries – A coastal town approximately 12km north of Donabate, with a tidal swimming area, two working windmills open to visitors, and a range of restaurants and seafood bars along the harbour. Accessible by Irish Rail (Skerries station, same Northern Commuter line as Donabate).
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