Castles and Historic Sites in Co. Westmeath
3 places
1.The Hill of Uisneach
20 counties visible from its summit
A sacred hill in the Irish midlands that was once the seat of the High Kings and the traditional centre of the island, Uisneach holds 5,000 years of monuments and is reached only by guided tour across a working farm.
- Highlights
- Ail na Mireann, the Cat Stone marking the centre of Ireland
- The Royal Palace ringfort of the High Kings
- Lough Lugh and the burial mound of the god Lugh
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
2.Tullynally Castle & Gardens
a 370-year-old family home with 20 acres of enchanted gardens
The Pakenham family's lived-in castle since 1655, surrounded by 20 acres of magical walled and woodland gardens, two ornamental lakes, and a celebrated tree trail curated by author Thomas Pakenham.
- Highlights
- 370 years of Pakenham family history since 1655
- 24-tree trail curated by author Thomas Pakenham
- 14-item Children's Discovery Trail with goblins, dragons & a crocodile
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
3.Belvedere House Gardens & Park
Built to block a brother's view
A 160-acre lakeside estate where a Palladian villa, Ireland's largest folly, Victorian walled gardens, and woodland trails tell a story of Georgian decadence and family drama — just outside Mullingar.
- Highlights
- Ireland's largest folly — the Jealous Wall
- Palladian villa with original Rococo plasterwork
- Victorian Walled Garden with rare heritage plants
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access