7 acres of gardens, all set within historic castle walls. From majestic trees to flowering meadows, veg production and herbaceous displays.
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Feb 11, 2025
We visited the place in June 2024. The castle looks derelict. Dirty, overgrown plants, tall grass and many broken windows. I can't imagine anyone renting this castle for any purpose. It's very poorly…Full review by Departure24638835128
Dec 10, 2024
There is a reason Ireland is called the Emerald Isle. Everywhere is green and lush. Castles are everywhere, as are pubs and coffee shops. Lots of history from the neolithic sites like Brú na Bóinn…Full review by Fred P
Oct 30, 2024
While we visited on the last day the Castle Gardens were open in October. Weather was dreadful but decided we’d visit the cafe and Art Centre. Weather was dreadful but we would have been happy to hav…Full review by ursulao922
I would say so, but please go to the official website. If it is the same as when I was there, you need to pre-book the ticket for one of the available slots.
Myself and 3 friends spent the most Devine 3 hours here Saturday 23rd June. We absolutely loved every minute of it. It is such a magnificent castle and the gardens are truly beautiful. The weather was definitely a bonus . Whilst we were walking around the walled garden we saw several lumps of white sticky substance like lard. We forgot to ask what it was. Could you please enlighten us. Many thanks for a wonderful experience. We have been to many a chateau in France.. this is up there with them..my favourite in Ireland. Kind regards. Marie Stack
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Unfortunately I did not see anything like this while there. Maybe it was sap from a plant? Who knows, sounds kind of intriguing
How many hours should I allow to see the castle and grounds for our itinerary? Anything for kids to do here?
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First off, you should know that the castle is not open to the public. Its only the castle gardens and the art gallery. Depending on the exhibition in the gallery, and your own feelings …
First off, you should know that the castle is not open to the public. Its only the castle gardens and the art gallery. Depending on the exhibition in the gallery, and your own feelings towards art or the art genre on show, i'd say an hour. The gardens are a lovely walk and the kids will have fun running around playing hide and seek or chasing. If gardening is your passion you could spend all day in there admiring the different types of flowers. Other then that its peaceful and tranquil. Note: No wheelchair access to top garden which houses the gallery which can also be tricky for those with young children in buggies.
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