Bishops Palace Waterford

The Bishop’s Palace offers a unique experience for visitors. The building contains a wealth of fascinating artefacts, period furniture, beautiful fireplaces and a collection of rare and important paintings. An entire floor of the building is dedicated to historic stories specific to Waterford such as Ballybricken’s pig markets, Waterford’s Home Rule story, the First World War in Waterford, the War of Independence in Waterford, childhood and household living in Waterford from 1700 to 1970 and includes treasures from the city’s collection, such as golden Viking brooches, jewel-encrusted Norman crosses and 18th-century church silver.

OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK YEAR-ROUND
Monday to Friday
9.15am to 6pm (5pm September to May)
Saturday
9.30am to 6pm (10am to 5pm September to May)
Sundays and Bank Holidays
11am to 6pm (5pm September to May)