Airfield Estate
Ireland
Airfield Estate is a working dairy farm complete with woodlands, vineyard and greenhouse gardens. Airfield is a wonderful opportunity to learn about food, farming, gardens, growing, history and heritage, in a natural and relaxed environment.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Airfield Estate, a unique 38-acre working farm, garden, and heritage site located in the heart of Dundrum, Dublin. This extraordinary estate was once the private home of the Overend family, but today it serves a much…
Listen in the app2Airfield House — The Overend Family Story
Airfield House was the heart of the Overend family's life for over a century. Today, it has been transformed into an interactive museum and exhibition space that brings visitors closer to this admired and rather unconventional…
Listen in the app3The Vintage Car Collection — Pioneers of the Road
In a small exhibition space near the house, you will find one of Airfield's most popular attractions: the Overend sisters' vintage car collection. This is not just a display of old vehicles; it is a testament to the sisters'…
Listen in the app4The Farmyard and Jersey Herd — A Working Tradition
As we enter the working farmyard, the sensory experience of Airfield changes dramatically. Here, you are in the midst of a productive agricultural environment. …
Listen in the app5The Kitchen Gardens and Sustainability — Origin Green
The gardens at Airfield are more than just a beautiful landscape; they are a highly productive 'Kitchen Garden' that supplies the estate's restaurant, Overends Kitchen. This is where the concept of 'farm to fork' becomes a…
Listen in the app6The Walk Real Project — Inclusion in Action
One of the most inspiring modern chapters of the Airfield story is its partnership with 'Walk,' an organization that works with people with intellectual disabilities to help them lead self-determined lives. The 'Walk Real'…
Listen in the app7Naturescape and Woodland Walks — A Breath of Fresh Air
To conclude our exploration of the estate's physical landscape, we move into the Naturescape and the various woodland walks. This area is designed to provide a 'breath of fresh air' in the heart of Dublin, offering miles of…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Airfield Estate has taken us from the intimate family history of Airfield House to the cutting-edge sustainability of the Jersey farm and kitchen gardens. We have seen how the pioneering spirit of Letitia and…
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What is Airfield Estate?
Airfield Estate is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.2882, -6.2370 |
| Last updated |