Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is a charity based in Carrigtwohill, Ireland working on heritage, environment & climate, arts & culture.

Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens is a historic Regency mansion, 19th-century arboretum and Victorian walled garden on Fota Island in County Cork, Ireland. It is cared for and managed by the Irish Heritage Trust, an independent non-profit registered charity that conserves the house and grounds and makes them available for the enjoyment of all. The site offers guided house and garden tours, a café and gift shop, events, weddings, group and school visits, and educational and community projects. Revenue from visits, the café, events, donations and memberships supports the Trust's conservation work. The Victorian Working Garden is a focus of its sustainability and biodiversity efforts, including composting, food production and orchard restoration.