The Steam Museum & Lodge Park Walled Garden

The Steam Museum & Lodge Park Walled Garden A collection of prototype model locomotives, and live steam engines. An 18th Century walled Garden with herbaceous borders and rare plants.

Opening Times 2022:
May and September - Weekends and Bank Holidays, 2pm to 6pm. June, July, August - Friday to Sunday and Back Holidays, 2pm to 6pm.

07/06/2026

🚂 It's Today! 🚂

Join us for our Sunday Steam Up from 2–4pm and see our magnificent steam engines come to life!

🏛 Museum Open: 1–5pm
🌿 Walled Garden Open
☕ Café Open 9:30am–4pm

A great day out for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a unique experience in beautiful surroundings.

📍 Straffan, Co. Kildare
🔗 Check the link in our bio for directions, tickets, and more information.

06/06/2026

🚗✨ Planning a group outing with your vintage car club?

We're always delighted to welcome vintage and classic car clubs to the Steam Museum! Display your beautiful vehicles in front of the stunning Lodge Park House, enjoy a visit to the Steam Museum and Walled Garden, and finish your day with delicious food and refreshments in our café.

Whether you're organising a small gathering or a larger club visit, we'd be happy to help make your day special.

📍 Steam Museum & Walled Garden, Straffan, Co. Kildare
🌿 Explore the gardens
⚙️ Discover Ireland's steam heritage
☕ Enjoy great food, coffee, and homemade treats
🚘 Showcase your classic vehicles in a unique setting

To enquire about group visits, get in touch with us or check the link in our bio for more information.

01/06/2026

Extra Steam Up every Bank Holiday Monday 2-4pm. Don't miss your chance to see those machines alive.
Museum open already from 1pm until 5pm.
Walled Garden and Cafe open 7days 9:30am-4pm

31/05/2026

Quick reminder 🚂

Steam Up is happening on BOTH days this weekend — Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm!

Museum Open: Saturday, Sunday and BH Monday1-7pm
Café & Garden Open 7 days a week 9:30am-4pm

Tickets available online or at the door.

Check the link in bio for more info!

31/05/2026

Incredible how a week of sunny days changes this garden, bringing so many flowers into bloom… 🌸☀️
Now we just need a few days of gentle showers to bring our grass back to green 💚🌿

29/05/2026

You’ve just found a hidden gem in Straffan, Co. Kildare ✨

Discover the Steam Museum with engines that are over 100 years old and still operating! Watch them come to life during our live Steam Ups every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday from 2–4pm 🚂💨

Museum Open: Sat, Sun & BH Mon | 1–5pm
Café & Walled Garden Open: 7 days a week | 9:30am–4pm ☕🌸

Get your tickets online or at the door. Check the link in our bio for more info!

28/05/2026

Our magical Walled Garden 🌸
Have you visited it yet? Every week brings a different experience, with new flowers coming into bloom and every corner looking a little more beautiful than before.
Take a stroll, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and discover the charm hidden behind the garden walls 🌿
Check our bio for more info ✨

27/05/2026

Our magical Walled Garden 🌸 Have you visited it yet? Every week brings a different experience, with new flowers coming into bloom and every corner looking a little more beautiful than before.
Take a stroll, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and discover the charm hidden behind the garden walls 🌿
Check our bio for more info ✨

26/05/2026

Silence, peace, birds singing, and every corner feeling more magical than the last... 🌿✨

Visit our garden and experience this true “secret garden” atmosphere for yourself.

Cafe & Garden open 7 days a week | 9:30am–4pm
Steam Museum open: Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Monday | 1–5pm
Engines Steam Up: Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday | 2–4pm

Click the link in bio for more info 🌸

Address

The Steam Museum & Lodge Park Walled Garden
Straffan
W23X8N4

Opening Hours

1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+353830168338

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