Greenan Farm Museum And Maze

Venue Name: Greenan Farm Museum and Maze
Address: Greenan, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 0404 46000
Email: contact@greenanmaze.com
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Greenan Farm Museum And Maze

Greenan Farm Museum And Maze is situated in the midst of the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of the beautiful Glenmalure Valley, only 6km from Rathdrum. You can spend the whole day wandering around the farm in a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere.

Greenan Farm is a working farm and is pack with loads of attractions incorporating a garden maze, an old farmhouse, a farm museum, bottle museum, sculptures, nature trail, craft shop and tea rooms., the day will be packed full of things to see and do and will keep the kids fully occupied. They also have a beautiful wild nature walk that leads down by a stream to the dragon-fly ponds where an abundant wild-life can be enjoyed on a relaxed and un-rushed stroll.

The Greenan Farm Museum And Maze is sutable for all ages and has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Greenan Farm Activities

Greenan Farm

The many farm animals prove a great attraction for the all kids as well as the adults. It is still a working hill-farm with many animals in their farm-yards and paddocks. Farm-yard animals include pigs, ducks, turkeys, geese, hens and chicks. In the paddocks we have horses, a donkey, sheep and lambs. You may also be able to see a cow and calf depending on the season.

The Maze

Standing on half an acre, this tricky celtic maze will positively puzzle you! A stream flows through it to the pond in the middle and a viewing tower overlooks the excitement below. Unique in design, this hedge maze is the highlight of most people's day.

Solstice Maze

The new Solstice Maze is a relaxing, contemplative pathway for adults, set within a large stone circle. It allows a chance to un-wind and enjoy the tranquillity of the beautiful Wicklow Mountains. It was created on the winter solstice, December 21st, and there are 21 stones encircling 4 large standing stones representing the seasons.

The Old Farmhouse

Dates from the 16th century and was a safe-house for Irish rebels, such as Michael Dwyer and Andrew Burke, in the 1798 rebellion.
Genuine weapons, including pikes, are on display. The farmhouse is fully restored with original furniture and utensils for the bedroom, dairy and kitchen.

The Greenan Tea-Rooms

A traditional Irish cottage contains the tea-rooms where you can enjoy morning and afternoon teas, light lunches and a large variety of home-baked goodies. The large tea-rooms has the capacity to seat 80 persons, with further seating outside. The toilets include disabled facilities.

Greenan Farm Museum School Tours

A school tour outing at Greenan Farm Museums And Maze includes an educational, active and full day outing which includes elements of heritage and local history, nature and environmental activities, and age specific tours. They believe in giving a high quality tour and therefore only host two groups per day.

Every tour will be accompanied by experienced and friendly tour guides throughout their visit, with a guide to child ratio of approx. 1 to 15, and can last from 2 ½ to 4 hours depending on your requirements.

They believe in giving a high quality tour and therefore only host two groups per day.

Attractions:

Celtic Maze: large hedge maze, very exciting, kids love it!
Museums: guided tours of 3 fascinating museums; Old farm life, Traditional farmhouse and unusual Bottle museum.
Dragonfly Walk: tranquil nature reserve with raised walkway, ponds, woodlands and wildlife.
Animals: pigs, horses, donkeys, lambs, chicks and more.
Field Games: welly throwing, wheelbarrow relays, sack racing and sheep bowling!

They also provide undercover lunch tables in case of wet conditions.

Visitors will delight in a fun-filled day incorporating heritage, education, nature and relaxation. It is a wonderful day out for all, from toddlers to senior citizens .