AIRFIELD will start a phased reopening of its visitor centre in Dundrum this week following completion of the bulk of its
?¬11 million investment and upgrade programme.
Following a detailed planning and consultation process, the 38-acre urban farm closed in late 2011 to enable the construction works to be carried out. This work was undertaken to enhance the visitor experience and ensure that the facilities were adequate to secure the site as a unique destination for generations to come.
Airfield was left in trust by Letitia and Naomi Overend to be used for education and recreation purposes.
There is a new interactive Heritage Experience in the ground floor of the family home, presenting a display of selected materials and stories from the family archive which is now housed in Castletown House in Leixlip.
Gráinne Millar, head of Visitor Experience at Airfield, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome back our many visitors, friends and members to Airfield as we now begin to re-open the estate on a phased basis.
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