The estate is home to a pedigree Jersey dairy herd that has been on the site for over a century.
The Overend sisters were early pioneers of the Irish Girl Guides movement, which held meetings on the estate grounds.
The estate operates a dedicated 'Food Education' program that provides primary schools with practical gardening and farming lessons.
A vintage car collection, including a 1927 Rolls Royce, is housed on-site as part of the family heritage display.
The gardens include a 'Pollinator Trail' specifically designed to support Ireland's native bee populations.
Airfield Estate is a 38-acre working farm, garden, and heritage site located in the Dublin suburb of Dundrum. Established in the mid-19th century, it was donated to the public by the Overend sisters to promote agricultural education and food provenance. The grounds include a functioning farm with Jersey cows, goats, and pigs, alongside heritage gardens designed for biodiversity. Visitors can tour the original Overend family home, which remains furnished as it was in the early 20th century. The estate serves as a hub for sustainable food production and hosts regular seasonal workshops for all ages. It features a farm-to-fork restaurant that utilizes produce grown directly on-site. The landscape transitions from formal Victorian-style gardens to wilder orchard spaces and woodland paths. It is managed by a charitable trust dedicated to the legacy of the Overend family.
The restored Victorian walled garden, particularly in front of the glasshouse.
Wear waterproof footwear, as paths can be muddy when walking through the farm and wooded areas.
Check the farm schedule for live cow milking demonstrations, which occur daily.
The estate is highly seasonal; visit in spring to see the woodland bulb displays or autumn for the apple harvest.
Do not mistake the estate for a standard public park; it is a working farm, so avoid climbing on agricultural machinery or feeding the animals outside of designated areas.
Closed on December 25th and 26th.
Respect the livestock by not entering fenced paddocks and keep dogs on a lead at all times.
