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Rockfield House wedding venue, Kells, Co. Meath
An 18th century estate near Kells on 68 acres, with 35 beds between the house and courtyard.
- Up to 400 guests
- Price on request
- 55m from Dublin
- 45m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Rockfield is a restored country house that sleeps an unusual number for its size: ten bedrooms in the main house plus a courtyard apartment, 35 beds in total. That means a small wedding can stay together for the weekend rather than scattering to hotels.
The grounds run to 68 acres outside Kells in Meath, about an hour from Dublin. Exclusive use is standard and the kitchen cooks in house.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Is the full 35 beds part of the hire?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Rockfield House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 45m 66 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 55m 145 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 55m 150 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 1h 78 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 50m 145 km
- Railway stations
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- Drogheda 45m 40 km
- Mullingar 45m 43 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places to stay within 10 km of Kells, and 35 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Headfort Arms Hotel Hotel 0.1 km
- White Gables B&B Guest house or B&B 0.3 km
- Kells Holiday Hostel Hostel 0.5 km
- The Owl's Rest Guest house or B&B 2.7 km
- Birchwood Guest house or B&B 2.9 km
- Teach Cuailgne B&B Guest house or B&B 3.9 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Rockfield House's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:37 | 15:31 | 16:35 | 7h 58m |
| February | 07:48 | 16:43 | 17:34 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:44 | 17:42 | 18:29 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:29 | 19:38 | 20:26 | 13h 57m |
| May | 05:27 | 20:27 | 21:20 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:56 | 21:00 | 21:58 | 17h 03m |
| July | 05:14 | 20:55 | 21:51 | 16h 37m |
| August | 06:04 | 20:10 | 20:59 | 14h 55m |
| September | 06:58 | 19:00 | 19:46 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:52 | 17:44 | 18:33 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:52 | 15:34 | 16:31 | 8h 39m |
| December | 08:38 | 14:58 | 16:06 | 7h 29m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Rockfield House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockfield House | This venue | Up to 400 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rock Farm Slane | 21 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 22 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Tankardstown House | 18 km | Up to 250 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 400, from the venue's own wording: event space for 400+; estate sleeps 63. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Rockfield House
- How many guests can Rockfield House hold?
- Up to 400 guests. Event space for 400+; estate sleeps 63. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Rockfield House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 35 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Rockfield House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Rockfield House cost?
- Rockfield House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Rockfield House?
- Rockfield House is in Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 55m from Dublin, about 3h 30m from Cork, about 2h 20m from Galway.
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