Name: Airfield Farm
Rating: 5.0

Airfield Farm

Airfield Estate, Overend Way, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 EE77, Ireland

1-90 Years

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Description

Airfield Estate offers a unique countryside escape within Dublin, spanning 38 acres of farm, gardens, and family-friendly activities. Located just two minutes from Dundrum Town Centre and 15 minutes from Dublin city centre. The working farm features a milking Jersey herd, Jacob sheep, Oxford sandy and black pigs, Saneen goats, Rhode Island Red hens, and resident donkeys, providing an authentic farm experience. Animals raised on-site supply Overends Kitchen, with careful grass and land management ensuring high-quality Irish meat and dairy products. With over 20 acres dedicated to agriculture, effective land management supports the production of the farm’s renowned dairy and other produce.

The farmyard includes sheep, pigs, goats, hens, and a placid Jersey herd, with Rhode Island Red and Loman hybrid hens supplying fresh eggs for the kitchen and vending machine. Resident fostered donkeys, Conal and Carroll from The Donkey Sanctuary, Cork, are also a highlight for visitors. Individual tickets are priced at €15 for adults, €10 for seniors, students, and youth (18–25), €8 for children (3–17), while children under 3 and carers enjoy free entry.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

On the Farm: The farm at Airfield is a working example of environmentally sustainable agriculture in Ireland. Visitors are encouraged to explore and experience farm life up close, with opportunities for hands-on interaction.
The Animals: The farm features a milking Jersey herd, Jacob sheep, Oxford sandy and black pigs, Saneen goats, Rhode Island Red hens, and resident donkeys, offering an authentic farm experience.
Food Production: Animals raised on the farm supply Overends Kitchen, with careful grass and land management ensuring high-quality Irish meat and dairy products.
Airfield Dairy: The Jersey herd is milked once daily as part of sustainable farming practices. Visitors can observe the milking process, learn about pasteurisation, and taste fresh, creamy milk in the cafes.
How Farming Works: With over 20 acres dedicated to agriculture, effective grass and land management are essential for producing the farm’s renowned Jersey milk and other produce.
Farmyard Animals: The farmyard includes sheep, pigs, goats, hens, and a placid Jersey herd. Rhode Island Red and Loman hybrid hens provide fresh eggs for Overends Kitchen and an on-site vending machine. Resident fostered donkeys, Conal and Carroll from The Donkey Sanctuary, Cork, are also a highlight for visitors.
Airfield Gardens: Opened to the public in 1999, the gardens in Dundrum showcase evolving landscapes with input from renowned plantsmen and designers. Key areas include the Walled Garden with herbaceous borders and a decorative pergola, the Organic Food Garden producing crops for the café and farmers market, the Orchard Border with pollinator-friendly planting, the Potting Shed Border with tender and big-leafed plants, the Greenhouse Garden featuring a restored Victorian glasshouse, and the Sunken Garden blending ornamental and edible planting.
Farmers Market: Open every Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 2:30 pm with free entry, offering locally grown fruits, vegetables, preserves, breads, pastries, meats, and fish. Bike parking is ample, with limited car parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Howbert & Mays at Airfield Estate: A destination for plant enthusiasts and gardeners, offering unusual plants, sustainable gardening tools, pots and planters, eco-friendly composts and soils, seeds, bulbs, and seasonal flowers.
Classes & Events: https://www.airfield.ie/events/

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Overends Kitchen
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Tickets & Admission: Tickets are available online or at the gate.
- Individual Tickets
  - Children (3–17): €8
  - Children (0–2) & Carers: Free
  - Adult: €15
  - Senior (65+), Student, Youth (18–25): €10
- Family & Group Rates
  - 2 Adults & 1 Child: €36.50
  - 2 Adults & 2 Children: €43.00
  - 2 Adults & 3 Children: €49.50
  - 2 Adults & 4 Children: €56.00
  - 2 Adults & 5 Children: €62.50
  - 2 Adults & 6 Children: €69.00
  - Additional children on reduced rate: €5 each

Pricing URL: https://www.airfield.ie/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday - Sunday and bank holidays from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm with the last admission 1 hour before closing. The estate is closed on Mondays. You can visit 7 days a week in July & August.
Farmers Market (Fri & Sat): 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Opening Hours by Season
- March – May: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- June: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- July – August: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- September: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: Open until 6:30 PM
- October – February: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Note: Last entry is 1 hour before closing.

Address: Airfield Estate, Overend Way, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 EE77, Ireland

Post Code: IE

Council: Dublin

County: Dublin

By Luas: Take the LUAS to the Balally stop. Turn right when you exit the station, walk up the hill and you can’t miss us.
By Bike: There's bike parking at Airfield for you to park up before you enjoy your visit to the Estate or Overends Kitchen.
By Bus: The following Bus routes will bring you to Dundrum village and drop you within a few minutes walk of Airfield Estate. 14, 74, 44, L25, and 750
By Car or Coach: Take the M50 to Junction 13, follow the R826 for 2 kilometres to Overend Way and just there on your right.