Airfield Estate Farm & Gardens
Airfield Estate in Dublin is a perfect day out with fun for kids and all the family, only a few minutes from Dundrum Town Centre.
Airfield Estate is a working farm and is based on the traditional farming practices of mixed animal husbandry. The farm is complete with an assortment of sheep, pigs, goats and chickens to name a few and their placid Jersey herd are some of the most beautiful animals you’ll ever see.
The farm and gardens at Airfield is a perfect working example of environmentally sustainable agriculture in Ireland. They encourage visitors to explore, experience farm life up close and even get hands-on.
Daily activities at Airfield Estate
- 10:00 am – Egg Collection
- 10:30 am- Jersey Herd Milking
- 3pm – Estate Walk & Talk
All of the daily activities are included with your admission ticket, and as a working farm what you see will always be different! Their animals move around regularly.
Events and Workshops 2024
Airfield Estate have a wide and interesting array of Events and Workshops for all age groups. Look here for more information.
Parent And Child Cooking Workshops
Saturday 11th May | 10 am – 12:30 pm | €86/ €77 for annual pass holders
Discover the joy of cooking alongside your child at Airfield’s delightful Parent & Child Cooking Workshops!
Summer Camps-
Young Chef Camp Age 8-12
8th – 12th July | 5th – 9th August | 10 am – 1 pm daily
Now an hour longer than previous years, this week-long cooking camp is for young chefs aged 8-12! Each day they will learn new recipes and discover what seasonal produce is available in the gardens too.
Junior Chef Summer Camps Teens
Week of Monday, 29th July & Week of Monday, 12th August | 10 am – 1 pm each day
They’ll dive into different world cuisines each day, and the students will master cooking from scratch, plus leave with easy-to-follow recipes and more knowledge of kitchen basics.
Book Chef Summer Camp online here
World of Soil at Airfield Estate
Visit the World of Soil, a new permanent visitor experience at Airfield Estate which is now open to the public. World of Soil is a hands on interactive experience, housed in a series of domes, focused on soil, and how important it is to our planet.
At World of Soil where you can explore the fascinating world beneath our feet. Discover the importance of soil and its role in sustaining life on our planet. From the tiniest microorganisms to the complex ecosystems that rely on them, the soil is the foundation of our natural world.
The interactive exhibits at Word of Soil will take you on a journey through the layers of soil, from its formation to its uses in agriculture and beyond. You’ll learn about the different types of soil and their unique properties, and how they are affected by human activity and climate change.
With hands-on activities and engaging displays, the World of Soil Exhibition is a fun and educational experience for all ages. Come and discover the secrets of the soil and the vital role it plays in our world.
World of Soil Exhibition entry is included with all tickets! Book now and join in on this exciting adventure into the World of Soil.
Airfield Events
There is always something different to see and do at Airfield and as the seasons change so do their events.
Find out what is going on at Airfield
Airfield Farmers Market
Airfield Estate’s Farmers market offers produce ranging from locally grown fruit, veg, preserves, chutneys, jams, bread, pastries, meats, fish and much more to sample, enjoy or take home.
When you visit the Airfield Farmers Market space you can enjoy the food on offer and even sit to take in the atmosphere!
Dogs are welcome to visit the market!
Open every Friday & Saturday from 9 am – 2:30 pm with free entry.
There’s plenty of bike parking available and limited car parking is on a first-come first-served basis.
Airfield Overends Kitchen
Overends Kitchen is a place where you can connect land and table, farmer and eater in an environment that is casual and engaging. The dining experience at Airfield is inspired by the visionary Overend Sisters and the 38-acre farm that they entrusted to the Airfield Estate to produce honest, great-tasting food.
Every menu is designed around the weekly harvest and produce from the garden and farm teams in Airfield Estate.
Overends Kitchen was voted Dublin’s best sustainable restaurant by the Restaurant Association of Ireland!
Enjoy amazing McCabe’s coffee and teas along with freshly baked items such as bread, pastry, cakes, and cookies, as well as breakfast, brunch and lunch. All utilising the fresh produce from the farm.
The Overend Family
There are many stories and original artefacts from the Airfield Estate’s benefactors, Letitia and Naomi Overend, all of which can be discovered in a wonderful interactive Heritage Experience.
Car Museum at Airfield House
If you love cars you will adore the Car Museum at Airfield House, with the Overend’s family cars. Letitia and Naomi Overend shared a love of cars and with their father Trevor and took part in rallies across Ireland well into their old age.
Letitia was most famous for her 1927 Rolls Royce, which is now pride of place in the Vintage Car Garage alongside Naomi’s 1936 Austin Tickford and their mother, Lily’s, 1920’s Peugeot Quadrilette, lovingly nicknamed ‘The Flea’.
Airfield School Tours
The Airfield School tour is fun packed with learning and adventure! Tailoring the tour to your class, their age and specific needs, we interact with all elements of the estate. From the gardens to the farm as well as the woodlands and play areas, your students are bound to have a fantastic time in the open air, learning about their food and where it comes from.
Keeping group sizes small, our education team will bring the students on a two-hour adventure on the farm, meeting all the animals, plants and nature that make Airfield Estate a very special place. With activities like bug hunts, pond dipping and seed sowing, never mind the fun play zones, your students will have a great day and go home tired after having all the fun on the farm.
To enquire about your school tour, fill in Airfield’s School Tour Form and they will be in touch!
Airfield Admission
- Adult €15
- Senior (65+) €10
- Student €10
- Youth (18-25) €10
- Children (Under 18) €8
- 3 and Under are FREE
- Carers – Free
Tickets are available online or at the gate
Airfield Opening Times –
- Airfield Estate Tues – Sun 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Overends Kitchen Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Overends Kitchen Sat & Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Farmers Market Fri & Sat 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- The Stables Café Fri, Sat & Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Please check here for the latest opening times
How To Get To Airfield House Dundrum
By Car
M50 Southbound: Take Exit 13, continue through the roundabouts for Dundrum till you pass TESCO, the road dips & you pass straight on through a junction. As the road rises & swings round to the right stay right. Airfield is on the right.
M50 Northbound: Take the exit for Dundrum, at the second crossroads turn right. The road runs fairly straight before swinging to the left. Airfield is on the left just past the bend.
From City Centre: Via Ranelagh, Clonskeagh, Goatstown, straight on through the Goat Grill junction and take the left at the second crossroads (set of traffic lights). The road runs fairly straight before swinging to the left. Airfield is on the left just past the bend.
Bus Stops / Routes
75 and 86 stop outside Airfield
48A, 44 and 44B stop at Dundrum Village
11 and 11B stop at The Goat Grill
Luas
Take the Sandyford “Green” Line to Balally Station. When you get out of the station turn right, follow the Wyckham bypass up the hill swinging around to the right. Airfield is just ahead about 150 meters. It’s a quick walk and one well worth making!
