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Athlone Castle Visitor Centre & Museum
Business Contact Details
Athlone Castle, St. Peter’s Square, Athlone, CoWestmeath
Postcode N37 A6D7
Tel +353 (0) 90 6442130
Email
Web
Business Contact Carmel Duffy
Experience Description
Experience a magnificent immersive journey through 5,000 years of history
at Athlone Castle where you will explore tales of fierce battles fought,
territories won and lost and tales of bravery and sacrifice. Our friendly staff
and volunteers will be on hand to guide you as you explore our handling
collection, test replica weapons, enjoy games and take photographs dressed
in period costume. Learn about the Siege of Athlone brought to life in a
360 degree cinematic experience. Enjoy stunning views of Athlone, castle
battlements and play outdoor chess medieval style! Tour: 1hr 15mins.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 Adults €8; Senior/Student €6.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes Min. group size, 12 people; max. 80 people
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
Mary Bannon
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Jan. & Feb., Nov. & Dec.Wednesday-Saturday 1100-1700hrs; Sunday
1200-1700hrs.
March-May; Sept. & Oct. Tuesday-Saturday, 1100-1700hrs; Sunday
1200-1700hrs.
June-August: Monday-Saturday 1000-1800hrs; Sunday 1200-1800hrs.
Open 7 days.
Open Bank Holidays at 1200hrs from March to Oct. Christmas & New Year
opening times published on website in autumn.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking on Grace Road. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an
adult. Slightly steep ramp at entrance to castle grounds. There is a lift in visitor
centre.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Athlone – 5 minutes walk
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 1hr 20mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Luan Gallery – 3 minutes walk
Boat trip cruises of Lough Ree/Clonmacnoise – 3 minutes walk
Bishop’s Palace –
Treasures of GeorgianWaterford
Business Contact Details
Viking Triangle,Waterford City
GPS 52.259712 – 7.107703 X91 E279
Tel +353 (0)51 849650
Email
Web
Business Contact David Rodgers
Experience Description
A 45 minute guided tour. Experience authentic grand 18th century living
in this beautiful Georgian building. Don’t miss the oldest surviving piece of
Waterford Crystal dating back to 1789 and Napoleon Bonaparte’s Mourning
Cross; the only one to survive of the original twelve that were made on his
death. Take the multi-media handheld guide or enjoy a family friendly tour
with a costumed performer.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2015 €7.00 Adult (>18); €6,00 Senior/Student;
FREE Child with paying adult (<15)
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
FIT Yes
Ad-Hoc Group Yes >10 pax
Tour Series Yes >10 pax
Group bookings rates contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above plus 353 (0)87 4141794
Opening Details
Open year round, 7 days (except 25th/26th Dec. & 1st Jan.).
Opening times
June-Aug. Mon.-Fri: 0915-1800hrs; Sat. 0930-1800hrs;
Sun. 1100-1800hrs (last admission 1720hrs); May-Sept. Mon.-Fri. 0915-
1700hrs; Sat. 1000-1700hrs; Sun. 1100-1700hrs (last admission
1620hrs). Opening outside of normal hours facilitated by prior arrangement.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min/max age.Wheelchair access. Coffee shop onsite. Bolton St Public Car
Park less than 3 mins away. On street parking (pay by meter) on the Quays;
the Mall,; Parnell St and City Square Shopping Centre all nearby. Free coach
parking available outside the Bishops’ Palace, all size coaches, 8 bays.
Public Transport
Irish Rail Expressway coaches; local buses from train station.
Accommodation Hub
Waterford City
Nearest Airports
Dublin 2hrs; Cork 1hr
Other Experiences Nearby
Reginald’s Tower;Waterford Crystal Visitor Experience
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