Wreath, Candle-Making Workshops, Magic Elf Trail & More: Christmas at Mount Congreve!

This Christmas, enjoy time at Mount Congreve where there is a festive event for everybody, with a magic elf garden trail, candle

making workshops, calligraphy lessons and more!

Magic Elf Garden Trail

It’s the season of merriment at Mount Congreve, where the cheeky garden elves have sprung to life from their autumn slumber! Get the whole family together to head on a magical quest to find these merry elves. Those who succeed will receive a festive selection box!

Dates: 23rd November – 31st December Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Location: Mount Congreve Gardens Price: Starting from €24 for 1 adult and 1 child. Tickets must be pre-booked

Festive Afternoon Tea

Enjoy some old-world charm and visit Mount Congreve Gardens this Christmas for Festive afternoon tea in the beautifully restored Tack Room. Sit back & relax while enjoying freshly prepared finger sandwiches, scones and decadent pastries in the warm country estate surroundings.

Dates: 1st December – 22nd December Times: From 12:30pm Location: The Tack room

Wreath-Making Workshop

Enjoy a hands-on festive wreath-making workshop. In this 2 hour workshop you’ll explore the woodland gardens with one of the garden team who will share top tips for picking yuletide foliage and natural materials, before making your festive creation! For an extra special day out why not book Festive Afternoon Tea ahead of the workshop?

Dates: Friday 6th December & Friday 13th December Time: 2 pm – 4 pm (please arrive at 1:45 pm) Location: Mount Congreve Gardens Price: €60 (adults only, afternoon tea not included)

Candle-Making Workshop

In this festive workshop, Emma Hyland of MuMe will guide you through creating festive candles. Each person will take home their own creations – perfect as a Christmas gift (or to keep for yourself!). Each person will create a 200ml soy candle in a glass container, as well as wax melts. All ingredients and equipment will be supplied.

Date: Saturday 7th December Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Location:  Meet at Mount Congreve House Price: €48 per person

Festive Calligraphy

If you are a lover of lettering or you simply want to learn a new skill, join Sarah O’Dea to learn the basic techniques of modern calligraphy in this festive workshop! A calligraphy kit is included for each participant to take away with them (nib, pen holder, worksheets, ink pot).

Date: 14th December Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Location:  Meet at Mount Congreve House Price: €65 per person

Festive Garden Tour

This is a wonderful time of year to explore the woodland gardens with one of our resident gardeners. Wrap up warm and get ready to discover all that the gardens have to offer in the lead up to the festive period.

Dates: 5th, 8th, 12th, 19th December  Location: Meet at Mount Congreve House Price: €19.50 per person (€17 for Members). Limited spaces available.

Winter Art Exhibition

Artform is excited to present their second exhibition at the Gallery! This gallery represents a new collaboration between Mount Congreve Gardens and Artform, dedicated to celebrating art in the gardens year-round.

Dates: 29th November – 22nd December Times: 09:00am – 4:30pm Location: The Gallery, Mount Congreve Gardens Price: FREE

For more information and to book, visit mountcongreve.com.