Bishop's Palace

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Top 2% of attractions in Waterford
8 / 10

4 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Bishop's Palace is the home to the Georgian part of the Waterford Treasures exhibition...most impressive part of the collection is the elegant silverware and, of course, fine glassmaking." Full review
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Try to catch one of the regular tours, where local actors play some well-known scenes from Waterford history.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This former Bishop's Palace is now home to a museum dedicated to the 18C and Waterford's Georgian period." Full review
Independent Independent
"All sober classical lines, the Georgian Bishop’s Palace has some fancy chandelier-lit apartments to gawp at, as well as the oldest surviving example of Waterford Crystal – a 1789 Penrose decanter"
Frommer's Frommer's
"Bishop’s Palace focuses on life in the city...the collection covering the 18th century is by far the most impressive, including furniture, art, fashion, and some exquisite glass and silverwork. " Full review