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The Castletown Experience
Business Details
Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare,W23 V9H3
GPS 53.355 and 6.53
T +353 (0) 1 6288252
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Business Contact Claire Hickey
Experience
Visitors to Castletown can enjoy a guided or self-guided tour of Ireland’s first,
finest and largest Palladian Style mansion nestled along the banks of the River
Liffey within 120 acres. Experience the grandeur of the interior rooms and
decorative arts collections, lunch within the original 18th century Kitchen
and Courtyard. Explore the restored Parkland and historic walks, or relax in
the new Pleasure Grounds with FairyWood. Summer 2017 – Phase of works
to restore Lady Louisa’s Farmyard continues with exhibitions, pet farm, and
art workshops. Explore more of Ireland’s Ancient East and hire a bicycle and
cycle through the restored 18th century parklands down to historic Celbridge
Village. Visiting at the weekend? Enjoy music in the Long Gallery at the end of
your tour from the resident pianist. Guided Tour in English. New self-guided
leaflet in English with information already available in French, German, Italian,
Irish, Mandarin Chinese, Polish and Spanish. Audio Guide – available in English
to download. Duration – 1 hr 30 mins
Pricing
€10. Maximum, 54 people per group. Groups will be broken up into smaller
groups. Advanced booking required.
Tour Operator Rate
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details
House: 16 March - 5 November 2017, 1000-1700hrs
Parklands and Café – Year round
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available.Wheelchair access to the basement and ground floor
of the main house/tour.
The Courtyard Café
Public Transport
Bus Éireann –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kildare
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 30 mins
Experiences Nearby
Maynooth Castle and Maynooth University Grounds (20 mins)
Irish National Stud (50 mins)
Russborough House (50 mins)
Hear Voices From the Past at Cahir Castle
Business Details
Cahir Castle, Cahir Co Tipperary
Postcode E21 P652
GPS N 52 22’ 37.47W 7 55’ 37.47
T +353 (0) 52 7441011
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Business Contact Eleanor Morrissey
Experience
A visit to Cahir Castle includes a guided tour and audio visual which explore
the important events of the castle’s history and the stories of those who lived
in one of Ireland’s best preserved medieval castles. Explore the towers and
view the interesting displays on “Women in Medieval Ireland” and the “Earl
of Essex’s Siege of Cahir Castle in 1599”. Guided tour – English, French (pre-
booking necessary). Audio visual presentation & Guide Book (English, French,
German, Irish, and Italian). Duration – 1 hr+
Pricing
Adult €5.00, Senior €4.00, Student€3.00, Child €3.00, Family €13.00
Max 50 persons per guided tour and advance booking is required for groups
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact Eleanor Morrissey
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T +353 (0) 52 7441011
All group bookings are assumed that a guided tour is required unless
otherwise stated.
Opening Details & Refreshment
Open Daily: March-June 0930-1730hrs, June-Aug 0900-1830hrs, Sept-Oct
0930-1730hrs, Oct-March 0930-1630hrs, Last admission 45 mins. before
closing. Closed 24-30 December inclusive
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Bus parking is available opposite Cahir Castle.
There are steep stairs in the towers. The audio visual theatre is wheelchair
accessible and there is a wheelchair accessible toilet. Comfortable, flat shoes
are recommended.
Transport
Bus Éireann & Irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Cahir (Immediate vicinity)
Clonmel (15 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport – 55 mins
Experiences Nearby
Swiss Cottage (5 mins)
Rock of Cashel (18 mins)
Mitchelstown Cave (12 mins)
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