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Chester Beatty Library –
Unique Museum Experience
Business Contact Details
CBL, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
Tel +353 (0)1 4070750
Email
Web
Business Contact Derval O’Carroll
Experience Description
Winner of ‘European Museum of the Year’ and considered ‘one of the best
multi-cultural museums in Europe’, the library’s world renowned collection
features artworks, manuscripts and rare books from around the world dated
2700BC to the present day. A guided tour is available for groups (prebooking
essential). Allow 60 mins. A comprehensive public events programme is
available throughout the calendar year. Educational programmes, workshops,
film screenings, seminars, talks scheduled and available to book, alongside
a dynamic teen’s club (min age 12 years). A range of intercultural Learning
Resources for schools/groups planning a visit, see
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
Standard Retail Price 2015 Private group guided tours available @€2.00 pp.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Offered Yes
15 pax, larger groups accommodated with 2 guides.
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
Mary Dowling
Email
Tel +353 (0)1 4070759
Opening Details
Open year round, Nov-Feb: Closed Mondays March-Oct. Mon-Fri.
Weekdays 1000-1700hrs. Sat 1100-1700hrs Sun 1300-1700hrs
Closed 1st Jan, Good Friday + 24, 25, 26th Dec as well as Monday
Public Holidays.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min/max age. Fully accessible, Braille resources available. Car and Coach
parking available outside CastleWalls on Ship street. Restrooms onsite. Silk
Road Café onsite serving food from around the world.
Public Transport
Serviced by Luas (Roadtram) (5 mins), DART (Coastal Dublin Lightrail)
(12 mins) and Dublin Bus routes.
Other Experiences Nearby
Trinity College (5 mins walk); Christchurch Cathedral (5 mins walk); Marsh’s
Library (10 mins walk)
Christ Church Cathedral
Business Contact Details
Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
GPS 53.343628, -6.271013
Tel +353 (0)1 6778099
Email
Web
Business Contact Lydia Toal
Experience Description
Step into Dublin’s oldest working structure dating back to the early 12th
century – your guide will share the many uses of the largest crypt in Ireland
with you and lead you up the 86 narrow stone steps to the Belfry which
houses 19 bells rung in full circle, you can have a try at bell-ringing yourself.
As you explore the stunning nave perhaps you’ll hear some choral music –
the cathedral choir is world famous and was founded in 1493! Allow 45 mins
for the guided tour.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
Standard Retail Price Guided Tour €10.00 Student €8.50
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
Advance booking required. Min. 15 pax for private tour. Max 24 pax in Belfry
at a time (larger groups may be split over 2 tours). FITs may join scheduled
tours
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Contact
Jessica Plunkett
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
Year round except 26th Dec. April-Sept Mon-Sat 0900-1900hrs, Sun 1230-
1430hrs, 1630-1900hrs; Mar & Oct Mon-Sat 0900-1800hrs, Sun 1230-
1430hrs, 1630-1800hrs; Nov-Feb Mon-Sat 0900-1700hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Min age – Belfry 10 yrs. Full mobility required to Belfry (86 steps). Restrooms
onsite. Coach drop –Winetavern Street Coach Parking – Castle Street (5 mins
walk). Variety of Cafés, Restaurants and Bars (2 mins walk).
Public Transport
Serviced by Luas (Roadtram) (10 mins walk), DART (Coastal Dublin Lightrail)
(12 mins walk); Dublin Bus routes
Other Experiences Nearby
Dublin Castle (5 mins walk); Trinity College (10 mins walk); Teeling Distillery
(10 mins walk)
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The Dean of St Patrick’s
Cathedral was Jonathan Swift,
author of Gulliver’s Travels.