Events Guide

NEW for 2010 Belvedere Summer Pass
Enjoy the summer with daily access to Belvedere House Gardens and Park, for July and August with our fantastic new Summer Pass. Perfect for the Holidays. Outdoor adventures for children.
GARDEN PARTIES AT BELVEDERE HOUSE FAQ
Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Garden Theatre and Garden Parties at Belvedere in July 2010.
Belvedere Summer -Autumn Events 2010 PDF
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Belvedere Current Opening Times
Belvedere is open daily 10am until 20.00pm Opening hours are dependent upon events.
Belvedere Bat Walks 2010
Belvederes Bat walks are in association with Bat Conservation Ireland.
Richard Haslam Flower Arranging Workshops
Renowned, Chelsea Gold Medal Winning designer florist Richard Haslam will run a series of all day workshops in September 2010 at Belvedere.
Scruffs Dog Show 2010 on Sunday 3rd October 2010 at 1pm
In aid of and in association with ISPCA
Halloween Events
Upcoming events for Halloween 2010
Green Santa at Belvedere this Christmas 2010
Following on the success of last year, 2010 will once again see Narnia goes back in time, back to a time when Father Christmas wore Green robes; as in Victorian Times.

Other Info

Belvedere is open to the public 7 days a week all year round.

We look forward to meeting you at Belvedere House Gardens & Park.

Tel:	+353 (0) 44 9349060
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Email:	info@belvedere-house.ie

GARDEN PARTIES AT BELVEDERE HOUSE FAQ

Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Garden Theatre and Garden Parties at Belvedere in July 2010.

GARDEN PARTIES AT BELVEDERE HOUSE FAQ

Is the event outdoors?

A Midsummer Night's Dream is an outdoor Garden Theatre production by Chapterhouse Theatre Group on tour from England and takes place on the House Lawn (at rear of house) on Sunday 11th July at 3pm. There will be some seating provided but you can also bring your own canvas camping chairs and your own picnic and rugs etc.

How long does it last?

The performance lasts approx 2 hours with an interval in the middle.

What happens if it rains?

The current forecast for Westmeath on Sunday 11th July is Warm and Dry. Bearing that in mind in July in Ireland showers can occur, so a lightweight waterproof would also be advisable.

What is A Midsummer Nights Dream about?

A Midsummer Nights Dream is a comedy by William Shakespeare. It is believed to have been written around 1594 to 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, who are manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

Is it suitable for young children?

Yes. It is set in a woodland setting and a lot of the actors are dressed as Fairies. Children are encouraged to attend in Fairy Fancy Dress.

What else is going on that day?

At noon there is a Fairy Garden Demonstration with Belvedere master gardener John Smyth in the audio visual room in the courtyard. At 1pm there is a children's magic show at the Jealous Wall with Bozo the Clown. At 2pm in Cherry Valley (on the way to Garden Theatre) there is a Mad Hatters Tea Party. There will also be face painters, balloon animals and a special Alice in Wonderland portrait to pose in. The Mad Hatters Tea Party will have characters from Alice in Wonderland in attendence.

How much are the tickets and can I buy in advance?

There is no additional charge for the Garden Party or the other activities. Normal admission rates apply. ie

Adults €8.75, Children (over3) €4.75, Seniors/ Students €6.25 Family (2 adults 1 child) €21.00, (2 adults, 2 Children) €24.00

Additional children €3.25.

There are no advance ticket sales everything is sold on the door on the day.