Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace
This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction!
Come along to the Bishop’s Palace for a tour with the Housekeeper or Butler while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets the house holds.
On this special tour, guests can enjoy a reenactor-led experience through the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place where they can prepare to be entranced by ornate gilt furniture and architectural features. Visitors will discover the real world of Bridgerton through the scandalous affairs, tantalising love stories and more that hide beneath the veneer of Georgian perfection. Learn about misbehaving rakes, scurrilous rumours and murder most foul on this special tour of one of Waterford’s most famous townhouses.
Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death.
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Bishop's Palace Gen Addmission
Duration: 1 hour
Self-Guided Tour: Enjoy the the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place on a self-guided tour
What's included in Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace
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Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace
This magnificent Georgian residence is a must-see attraction in Waterford. Experience authentic grand eighteenth century living in this beautiful Georgian building. Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of Waterford Crystal in the world dating back to 1789, and the Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning Cross; the only one to survive out of the original twelve that were made on his death. Join our reenactor-led guided tour with our Housekeeper while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets the house holds, of tantalising love stories and more that hide beneath the veneer of Georgian perfection [Tours every hour, subject to availability]. Or, enjoy the the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Place on a self-guided tour, where you can prepare to be entranced by ornate gilt furniture and architectural features. Not to mention the 1789 Penrose Decanter - The oldest surviving piece of Waterford glass in the world.
Inclusions
- Professional guide [Hourly, subject to availability]
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 30 people per booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace
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• Opening Times. Monday to Friday: 9.15am to 6pm (10am to 5pm Sept. to May), Saturday: 10am to 6pm (5pm Sept. to May), Sundays and Bank Holidays: 11am to 6pm (5pm Sept. to May) • Last Admission: 5pm (4pm Sept. to May)
