Woodstock Gardens

Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum are located in the picturesque village of Inistioge on the banks of the River Nore. The gardens were once regarded as one of the great gardens of Ireland and with this in mind, Kilkenny County Council has embarked on an ambitious scheme of restoration. The gardens are now in their fourth year of restoration and offer the visitor a wide variety of interesting features such as the Flower Terraces, the Winter Garden, the Monkey Puzzle Walk, the Noble Fir Walk, and the Arboretum with its rare collection of trees from all over the world. Also at Woodstock are the ruins of Woodstock House, built in 1745. Unfortunately it was destroyed by fire in 1922 and has since become unstable. Works are now underway to stabilise the building and prevent further deterioration of the structure. Also in the gardens are the Dovecote and the curious Grotto. As you return from the gardens, stop at Mount Sandford Castle viewing point for a breath taking view of the wooded valley of the River Nore, overlooking Inistioge and its 10 arch bridge.