Ireland’s oldest city’s finest Georgian townhouse, ‘The Bishop’s Palace’ and the exquisite and stately 18th Century Mount Congreve Estate are set to host ‘The Bridgerton Experience’ this Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 30th 2025.
Guests can enjoy a reenactor-led tour of the luxurious surroundings of the beautiful Bishop’s Palace. Take a tour with the Housekeeper or Butler while the Bishop is away and discover the secrets of the household. On this special tour, guests can enjoy a reenactor-led experience through the luxurious surroundings of the Bishop’s Palace, where they can prepare to be entranced by ornate gilt furniture and architectural features. On the tour, they 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.
Following the tour, continue the Bridgerton experience by reserving traditional Afternoon Tea in Mount Congreve Gardens. Sit back and enjoy old-world charm in the beautifully restored Tack Room. Surrounded by gardens, trees, birds and wildlife as afternoon tea is served on three-tier cake stands with crisp white linen, Irish silverware, and fine bone china.
Afternoon tea by The Stables Cafe at Mount Congreve includes a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, scones and decadent pastries with different afternoon teas, including traditional, vegetarian and gluten-free menus available. Cakes are freshly prepared on-site with locally sourced ingredients where possible.
The tour at Bishop’s Palace is available every day to pre-book, see https://www.waterfordtreasures.com. A Bridgerton Experience tour ticket is 10.00 per person for the tour and 38.00 per person for Afternoon Tea – book afternoon tea at Mount Congreve Gardens visit Mountcongreve.com.
On March 30th, to celebrate Mother’s Day at Mount Congreve Gardens, a guided garden tour is on offer at 11.30 am. Enjoy an expert-led garden tour, exploring the breathtaking, year-round beauty of Mount Congreve House’s grounds. Step inside the historic home and enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens, just as the Congreves once did. Guideed your tickets are 19.00 per person at Mountcongreve.com
The stunning Mount Congreve Gardens feature 70 acres of woodland gardens rolling downhill from an elegant 18th-century mansion to the River Suir and are home to one of the largest collections of plants in the world. The gardens include intensively planted woodlands, a walled garden and 16km of walking trails along with an elegant 18th-century mansion to enjoy a glimpse into times gone by.
The magnificent Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford are open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm, and the Greenway Gate is open from 10 am to 3 pm daily. Children can enjoy free access. For further details, see www.mountcongreve.com.
