- Bellefield House and Gardens in Shinrone, County Offaly, has officially reopened
- The project involved a total investment of €360,000
- €288,000 came from Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme
- Improvements include better accessibility, upgraded trails and a renovated coach house
- The glasshouse has been restored for workshops
Bellefield House and Gardens in Shinrone, County Offaly, has officially reopened following a €360,000 redevelopment project. The historic property owned by the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland celebrated its official relaunch in late October and early November 2026. The enhancement project received €288,000 in funding through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU Just Transition Fund.
Major improvements across the site include a renovated coach house now housing a new visitor reception area, gift shop and café. The historic glasshouse has been refurbished to host practical gardening workshops and horticultural demonstrations. New access ramps, accessible toilets, upgraded walking trails and clearer wayfinding signage make the estate easier to navigate.
Bequeathed to the RHSI in 2021 by architect and garden designer Angela Jupe, the 20-acre estate features a two-acre walled garden known for its rare bulbs and perennial plants alongside native woodland and a biodiversity bog. Public access is typically offered on scheduled open days and weekends throughout the year alongside pre-booked group tours and workshops.
