Cork Heritage Park is located in the Blackrock area of Cork. Set in 6 acres of landscaped grounds and the restored 19th Century courtyard of Bessboro Estate, it provides a fascinating insight for visitors into Cork's .

 The site was originally part of the estate of the Pike family, Quakers who were prominent in banking and shipping in Cork in the 1800s. In a series of colorful tableaux, the exhibits trace the maritime and shipping routes of Cork as well as the history of the Pike family. There is also an environmental center, an archaeology room, a small museum dedicated to the history of Cork firefighting from 1450 to 1945, and stables that house models of a saddler and blacksmith.

Hours

May-Sept daily 1-5pm  
  
Location

Bessboro Rd., Blackrock, Cork, County Cork  
   
Prices Admission

€5 ($6.50) adults, €3 ($3.90) seniors and students, €2 ($2.60) children, €10 ($13) families  
  
Season Closed

Oct-Apr