Celebrate date night differently at the Inspiration Kitchen at Airfield Estate. Join us to cook a delicious three course meal with your date, and then enjoy the meal in the casual, social atmosphere. Each month, we'll embark on a culinary adventure inspired by different regions, eras, or themes to create a meal, and experience, worth remembering. Open to you and your best friend or you and your partner, you can feel free to bring along your favourite beverages to accompany the meal to complete the night out experience. Take home a recipe pack to relive the magic and recreate these mouthwatering dishes at home. Check out our upcoming Date Night cooking classes below!

Calling All Young Chefs! Join Our Hands-On Cooking Workshops!

Our hands-on cooking series is specially designed for budding chefs aged 8-12 years, eager to embark on a culinary adventure! Join us in our Inspiration Kitchen, overlooking our bountiful food garden, as we dive into the world of sustainable, seasonal cooking. Led by our experienced education team, each workshop will be a delightful journey of discovery, where young chefs will learn to create wholesome meals for the whole family, using ingredients sourced from our own organic garden whenever possible. Hosted on Sundays from 10 am to 12:30 pm, these workshops cover sweet, savoury, and everything in between. Our Young Chef Workshops promise to cultivate a love for cooking and a deeper connection to real, fresh ingredients. Don't miss this chance for your young ones to become kitchen wizards! Reserve your spot today, these book up fast! 16th February 🍅 This February, join us as we make gnocchi from scratch, paired with a fresh tomato sauce and kale from our organic garden. For dessert, enjoy delightful cinnamon spice palmiers 23rd March 🧀 On the menu this March is a delicious cheesy broccoli and cauliflower pasta bake, followed by scrumptious, chocolatey brownies made with eggs fresh from our farm chickens. 13th April 🐣 This Easter, let's celebrate by making a delicious veggie quiche with fresh eggs from our farm chickens and spinach from our organic garden. For dessert, we'll enjoy delightful Easter mini egg cookie bars. 18th May 🌿 Get ready to whip up tasty spinach, kale, and sweet potato dhal with fresh greens straight from our garden! Plus, we're baking delightful iced fairy cakes adorned with edible flowers from our food garden. 🧁✨ Join the delicious fun! 🎉 22nd June - Limited Availability This June, join us for a delicious adventure with our garden-fresh seasonal rhubarb crumble! Plus, we'll whip up a mouthwatering vegetable chow mein using the finest seasonal veggies from our garden. 🌿🍜 20th July - Limited Availability Our young chefs will be getting their hands messy by making homemade pizzas with a variety of toppings from the garden! For dessert, we'll savour a dreamy Basque cheesecake delight! 🍰✨ 24th August 🌿 This month, our young chefs will be crafting a delicious broccoli and cheese pesto pasta with fresh, seasonal veggies from our garden, followed by a delightful summer fruit tart made with garden-fresh fruits. 🍝🍓 21st September 🍂 This month, our young chefs will whip up a delightful vegetable korma and flatbread, followed by a delicious autumn fruity tray bake. Join the tasty adventure and savour the flavours of the season! 🌟🍴 19th October 🎃In chef this month we will create spiced pumpkin and cinnamon cupcakes, along with savory butternut squash and cherry tomato crumble. Join in for some seasonal fun and deliciousness! 🍂🧁 23th November 🍁 As the November chill sets in, our young chefs will warm things up by crafting a scrumptious vegetable lasagna and baking irresistible red velvet cupcakes using fresh eggs from our farm chickens. Join us for a taste of farm-fresh goodness and some cosy culinary fun! 🍰🍂 14th December 🎄 This December, let's get into the festive spirit with our young chefs making tasty brie and cranberry twists, followed by creative gingerbread cookies they can design to their heart's content. Join us for a jolly good time and delicious treats! 🍪✨

Enjoy 50% off admission over the June Bank Holiday weekend at Airfield Estate (from Saturday, 31st May until Monday, 2nd June). Tickets will range from €4 and €7.50. Explore the beautiful gardens, wander through the working farm, and immerse yourself in nature. Learn about the pioneering Overend sisters and see our 1927 Rolls Royce. The days will be filled with fun activities that will be announced shortly!  By visiting Airfield, you support the team’s work to protect nature, showcase food sustainability and deliver its education and social impact programmes.

Parent & Child Cooking Workshops 2025  Discover the joy of cooking alongside your child at Airfield's delightful Parent & Child Cooking Workshops! Strengthen your bond while empowering your young chef to be kitchen-savvy in this hands-on culinary adventure. Together, you'll embark on a journey of flavours and fun, creating delectable dishes that will leave lasting memories. Each ticket is for one parent and one child, ages 5 and up.   Saturday, 19th April: Taste of Asia, spring rolls with dipping sauce and zingy lime cookies Saturday, 17th May - SOLD OUT: Baking Workshop, join us to make some mouth watering cinnamon buns and ginger spiced cookies Saturday, 21st June: Join us and make some tasty Empanadas with Salsa, followed by ooey gooey choc chip cookies Saturday, 26th July: Inspired by Bastille day, come make Savoury Galettes and Sweet Crepes with us! Saturday, 23rd August: Join us this August for sweet and savoury delights... Saturday, 20th September: Join us this September for sweet and savoury delights... Saturday, 18th October: Pizza Party Time!! Come down and make delicious pizza's from scratch with us, followed by the only party appropriate sweet treat, 'The Cookie' Saturday, 22nd November: Join us this for sweet and savoury delights... Saturday, 13th December: It's CHRISTMASSSS! Join us this festive season, come on down to create Christmas cookies and gorgeous gingerbread cake Taught by the talented Lisa Davies, who shares her passion for real ingredients and seasonal dining with love. Join the culinary journey on Instagram as @SaspanSospan – the Irish and Welsh for saucepan. Let the kitchen be your playground and create cherished memories with your child through the art of cooking. Reserve your spot in our Parent & Child Cooking Workshops today!  

Young Gardener Workshops: Where Your Child's Green Thumb Grows! Perfect for children aged 8-12, these hands-on workshops allow young gardeners to explore the exciting world of plants, from growing delicious fruits and vegetables to colourful flowers – all in the heart of our organic food garden. Each month, we’ll dive into a new topic, helping your child build their gardening skills step-by-step, including:

• Biodiversity and Composting – June 14th
• Regenerative Farming and Crop Maintenance – July 5th
• Seed Saving and Storage – August 9th
• Preparing Beds for Autumn & Beyond – September 13th

Times: 10 am - 12 pm Tickets: €30/ €27 for Annual Members

Ready to harvest your own fresh, organic salad straight from your windowsill, balcony, or garden?

Join Gavin, Airfield Estate’s Head Gardener and trained ecologist, for this inspiring two-hour workshop on growing your own delicious summer salads—no matter how much space you have. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to refine your growing techniques, this session will leave you with the skills and confidence to cultivate your own leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers at home.

What you’ll learn:
🌱 How to assess and make the most of your growing space—be it a windowsill, balcony, raised bed or backyard
🪴 Choosing the right containers and setups for your vegetables and herbs
🌿 Seed buying and sowing tips to get you started on the right foot
💧 Best practices for nurturing and maintaining healthy plants
🥗 How to harvest baby leaves, edible flowers, and cut-and-come-again crops
❄️ What to plant now to keep harvesting into the winter months
🌾 An introduction to low-till gardening techniques for healthier soil and sustainable growing

Why take this workshop?
Not only will you learn to grow your own food, but you’ll also walk away with practical, eco-conscious gardening knowledge that can transform how you eat and interact with nature—plus, you’ll gain access to Gavin’s years of experience growing vegetables right here in Dublin.

What to bring: Just a notebook and pen. All materials, tools, and expert guidance will be provided.

Do you enjoy baking and want to do something a bit different with your Saturday? Then this is the workshop for you! A class for bakers of all levels, come and join us for a wonderful workshop in our Inspiration Kitchen at the foot of the food gardens in Airfield Estate. Chef Lisa and the Airfield team, will teach you useful skills and helpful tips, all the while in a relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Saturday, 28th June Join us in the Inspiration Kitchen to demystify choux pastry and perfect how to make a brilliant buttery shortcrust pastry dough! The class will be followed by a light lunch of seasonal soup with produce from Airfield's farm & gardens, this will be enjoyed as a group overlooking our bountiful food garden.

Want to turn your garden, balcony, or outdoor space into a buzzing sanctuary for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators?

This workshop is your gateway to creating a thriving, nature-rich garden that supports local biodiversity—and looks beautiful while doing it.

Led by Lochlainn, one of Airfield Estate’s expert Craft Gardeners, you’ll explore how to select the right plants, plan your space, and build habitats that feed and shelter pollinators year-round. You’ll also get practical advice on structuring your planting so nectar is always available, no matter the season.

Perfect for curious beginners and passionate gardeners alike, this engaging session includes:
🌸 A guided tour of Airfield’s organic gardens, showcasing pollinator-friendly design in action
🌿 How-to guidance on choosing trees, shrubs, flowers, and structural features that support biodiversity
🌱 Tips for creating a planting plan tailored to your space—whether you have a balcony or a back garden
🌻 An introduction to the critical role pollinators play in food systems, climate resilience, and beauty in the garden

Bonus: If you love flowering plants and want to deepen your understanding of the living spaces they thrive in—or if you’re just ready to get more out of your garden—this workshop is for you.

What to bring: A notebook and pen. All other materials and tools will be provided.

5-Day Cooking Camp 10 am- 1 pm This summer, level up your culinary skills at our five-day cooking camp for teens aged 12-17. Dive into the world of cooking from scratch, mastering easy-to-follow recipes and kitchen basics. This year's camp theme is "Around the World Cooking", dive into the experience and join us on a trip around the globe! Day 1: 07/07 - Explore flavours of China as we make noodle stir-fry with an Asian slaw. Followed by some shortbread for you to take home. Day 2: 08/07 - Visit the Mediterranean, make vegetable fritters with tzatziki & homemade houmus. Followed by Portuguese custard tarts (pastels de natas)! Day 3: 09/07 - Indian inspiration, make vegetable curry with flat breads and raita. Followed ginger cookies for dessert. Day 4: 10/07 - Take a trip to to la belle France, as we make a seasonal vegetable tart followed by some chocolate profiteroles. Day 5: 11/07 - Time for la dolce vita as we make fresh egg pasta. As a sweet treat we will make some Italian wedding cookies. 👨‍🍳 Our chef will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain confidence in the kitchen and learn the building blocks of cooking and baking. Take home a recipe packet to impress your loved ones with your newfound culinary talents! We ask that you please remember tubberware to take home your delicious creations, share them with friends, and family or gobble them up yourself!!

🌟 Summer Camps at Airfield Estate, Dundrum: The Ultimate Adventure for Young Explorers! 🌟 Looking for an unforgettable summer camp where your child can get outdoors, make new friends, and discover the wonders of nature? Join us for an exciting week-long adventure at Airfield Estate, where our experienced guides will lead your child through a world of fun and learning, all while sparking their curiosity and creativity! This camp is perfect for children aged 8-12 who love to explore, get their hands dirty, and try out new things. Over the course of the week, your child will grow in confidence and learn new skills as they become nature explorers, young scientists, and budding gardeners! What They'll Get Up To: 🌿 Nature Exploration – Discover the beauty of Airfield Estate and become a true nature adventurer! 🌸 Gardening Fun – Learn how to plant, care for, and grow your very own plants. 🐑 Meeting the Farm Animals – Get up close with the friendly farm animals and learn about their care. 🎨 Creative Wild Crafts – Make fun, nature-inspired crafts to take home. 🏃 Outdoor Games – Enjoy tons of exciting games and challenges with new friends! 🔬 Exciting Science Experiments – Dive into hands-on experiments that bring science to life! Camp Dates:

• Week 1: July 21st-25th
• Week 2: July 28th-August 1st
• Week 3: August 4th-8th

Camp Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Ages: Perfect for children aged 8-12 years old Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your child to have an adventurous and educational summer! With limited spaces, be sure to secure your spot today. Keep in mind, the same exciting activities are repeated each week, so you can choose to book multiple weeks for your child to continue exploring and having fun. Let’s make this summer one to remember at Airfield Estate! 🌞  

Enjoy a family fun-day packed with fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic at Airfield Estate! 🌸🎉 We have a full day of activities waiting for you — and more activities that we will announce soon! Start your day at 10:00 am with our Egg Talk at the Hen Coop, followed by Milk Tasting in the Farmyard at 10:30 am. Discover Airfield Estate’s rich history on our House Tour at 12:00 pm before settling in for magical Storytime at 1:30 pm. Keep the fun going with another House Tour at 2:00 pm. At 3:00 pm, don't miss our Donkey Talk in the Farmyard — our friendly donkeys have lots to share! Stay tuned as we announce more activities to fill your family fun-day!  

Transform your home into a lush indoor jungle with confidence. Whether you’re nurturing a growing plant collection or just trying to keep that gifted orchid alive, this hands-on workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to care for your houseplants like a pro. Led by Pedro, a passionate houseplant expert and one of Airfield Estate's Craft Gardeners, this workshop will take you through the essentials of indoor plant care—from choosing the right plant for your space to keeping it healthy and thriving all year round. What you'll learn: 🌿 The origins of common houseplants—and what that means for their care 💧 How to water correctly (and avoid overwatering!) 🌞 How to place your plants in the right light for long-term success 🐛 How to identify and treat pests, yellowing leaves, root issues, and more 🌵 Tips and tricks for caring for popular houseplants including orchids, succulents, cacti, and leafy greens You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Airfield Estate’s rare and exotic indoor plant collection, where you’ll see these principles in action. About your instructor: Pedro holds a BSc in Horticulture from Kildalton College and apprenticed at the world-renowned Taikan Bonsai Museum in Nagano, Japan. A dedicated Phalaenopsis orchid collector, he brings a deep love of houseplants and years of hands-on experience to every session. What to bring: Just a notebook and pen—everything else is provided. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or a total beginner, this two-hour masterclass is packed with expert insight and real-world advice that will take your plant care to the next level. €80 or €72 for annual members | Saturday 26th July | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Airfield Estate

Join us Monday - Friday for 3.5hrs a day, in our immersive cookery camp!

In this week-long camp, our team will guide your child through tasty recipes daily. They'll take time out to explore the estate during each session (time allowing) with our brilliant guides to help them understand where our food comes from. They can level up their kitchen skills and confidence while meeting new friends and learning about food sustainability. Each day, the group will make a savoury dish and a sweet treat, perfect for dinner time inspiration! Recipes will be announced soon — but you can book your place now! Following the class, participants will leave with a recipe packet and the product of their day in the kitchen to share with loved ones! We ask that you please remember your containers to take your delicious creations home to share with friends & family or gobble up all by yourself! Dates: 14th - 18th July (SOLD OUT) | 11th - 15th August 2025 Time: 10 am - 13:30 pm For ages 8-12 years

Details The event will begin at 10am at Airfield Estate with Vivienne Brophy demonstrating the creation of a Summer Vase. During the demonstration, coffee/tea and pastries will be provided. You will then dive into creating your very own vase arrangement, using florals and foliage from the fields, herbaceous boarders, and cutting beds in Airfield Estate. During the workshop, you will learn the following skills: - Advice on contemporary design, form and texture - Technical placement methods - Selection, quantity, conditioning and maintenance of foliage and summer blooms

• The bat guide will meet you upon arrival & discuss the night ahead.
• Night time Exploration: Wrap up warm and venture into the world of bats under the sparkling night sky. Witness their graceful flight and learn about their nocturnal habits.
• Bat Detector Experience: Immerse yourself in a hands-on encounter with a bat detector. Gain insights into their unique sonar navigation, a skill crucial for their night time quests.
• We'll be finishing our night with a fun bat quiz where you’ll be tested on your new knowledge of the incredible bats of Airfield Estate.

Limited slots are available, so seize this opportunity for a truly extraordinary experience under the starlit canopy.

Book your tickets now and step into a world of night time marvels! Dates: Friday 22nd & 29th August Times: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Where better to host the Urban Harvest Festival than Airfield Estate, as a taste of the country in the city as a 38-acre farm and gardens beside Dundrum Shopping Centre. This family friendly festival aims to deepen people’s understanding and appreciation of farming. The Urban Harvest Festival is Airfield’s version of the Ploughing and rural shows seen around the country. Who should attend? Anyone interested in a fun day out, food lovers, farming families and friends.

Details The event will begin at 10am at Airfield Estate with Vivienne Brophy demonstrating the creation of a Autumn Wreath. During the demonstration, coffee/tea and pastries will be provided. You will then dive into creating your very own wreath, using florals and foliage from the fields, herbaceous boarders, and cutting beds in Airfield Estate. During the workshop, you will learn the following skills: - Making twig structure - Selection and quantity of dried material - Wire work techniques - Finishing and decoration