Wells House, Gorey, Victorian Tudor Gothic country house museum in County Wexford, Ireland
Wells House is a country house museum in County Wexford encompassing about 450 acres of woodlands, gardens, and formal terraces designed by architect Daniel Robertson. The estate features an animal farm with various creatures, an adventure playground, woodland walking paths, and Brambles Café offering homemade food.
John Warren, a former Cromwellian army officer, built the first house here in the late seventeenth century; after his death it was bought by the judge Sir Robert Doyne, whose family held it until 1964. In the 1830s Daniel Robertson, architect of Powerscourt and Johnstown Castle, designed the present Tudor Gothic house to replace it. German industrialist Gerhard Rosler bought the property in 1965 and added a bowling alley, now Robertson Hall; his son Uli and wife Sabine opened it to the public in July 2012.
Wells House was bought in 1965 by German industrialist Gerhard Rosler, who lived there with his family until his death. He added a bowling alley to the property, now known as Robertson Hall. His son Uli and wife Sabine inherited the estate and opened it to the public in July 2012.
Wells House sits on the R741 road near Ballyedmond, about 18 km south of Gorey and 7 km north-west of Kilmuckridge. The grounds hold gardens, an animal farm, a cafe and a children's playground, with archery and falconry practised on site. Paths and lawns are walked on foot, so allow time to cross the estate between the house and the farm.
Two woodland paths called The Fairy Walk and Mogue's Enchanted Walk feature hidden fairy doors, miniature castles, and a resident Gruffalo character nestled among ancient trees. These playful elements turn a simple walk into an imaginative adventure for visitors of all ages.
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