Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth Experiences Christ Church Cathedral & Belfry Business Details Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 GPS  53.343628, -6.271013 T  +353 (0) 1 8964091 E  welcome@christchurch.ie W  www.christchurchcathedral.ie Business Contact:  Susanne Reid Experience Step into Dublin’s oldest working structure dating back to the early 12th century. In addition to the architecture of the Cathedral, your guide will share the many uses of this largest crypt in Ireland and lead you up 86 narrow stone steps to the Belfry, which houses 19 bells rung in full circle. Here your clients can try at bell-ringing themselves. Exploring the stunning nave, visitors often hear some choral music – the cathedral choir, founded in 1493 is world famous! Allow 45 mins for the guided tour. Self-guided tour of nave and crypt takes around 30 mins. Pricing Standard Retail Price Guided Tour: Adult € 11.00; Student/Senior € 9.00; Family € 29.00; Groups >15 € 8.50 Self-Guided: Adult € 7.00; Student/Senior € 5.50; Family € 17; Groups >15 € 4.50 Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Advance booking required for guided group tour. Min 15 pax for private group tour. Max 24 pax in Belfry at any one time. FITs may join a scheduled tour. Belfry climb not advised if claustrophobic, reasonable level of fitness required to climb 86 steps. Min age 10 yrs advised. Access to Belfry restricted in extreme bad weather. Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Jessica Plunkett E  Jessica@christchurch.ie T  +353 (0) 1 6778099 Opening Details & Refreshment Year round except 25 & 26 Dec (for guided experience). April-Sept Mon- Sat 0930-1900hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs, 1630-1900hrs; Mar & Oct Mon-Sat 0930-1800hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs, 1630-1800hrs; Nov-Feb 0930-1700hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs. Last admission 45 mins before closing. Restrooms onsite. Variety of cafés, restaurants and bars nearby on Lord Edward Street (3 mins) Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach drop off –Winetavern Street, at Jury’s Inn (2 mins walk). Paid parking – Castle Street (5 mins walk) Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Guinness Storehouse (10 mins walk) www.guinness-storehouse.com Dublin Castle (5 mins walk) www.dublincastle.ie Trinity College – Book of Kells and Science Gallery (10 mins walk) www.tcd.ie/visitors Explore the 1916 Rising & Modern Irish History at the GPO Witness History Visitor Centre Business Details GPOWitness History Visitor Centre, O’Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1 GPS  53.349376, -6.260763 T  +353 (0) 1 8721916 E  info@gpowitnesshistory.ie W  www.gpowitnesshistory.ie Business Contact:  John Horgan Experience GPOWitness History is located in the historical and iconic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. This spectacular exhibition focuses on the 1916 Easter Rising, the aftermath of this rebellion and the history of modern Ireland. This engaging and interactive experience brings history to life though electronic touch screens video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts – many previously unseen. The visit is normally self-guided but guided tours are available (at selected times during the day) for individuals and groups. Tour operator groups of 10 pax and over get a complimentary guided tour. Audio guides are available in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Pricing Standard Retail Price Adults € 14 pp. Student € 9 pp. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Guided tours available for pre-booked groups. Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Carla Kelly E  info@gpowitnesshistory.ie T  +353 (0) 1 8721916 Opening Details & Refreshment Mon-Sat: 1000-1730hrs; Sun & Bank Hols: 1200-1730hrs. Last admission 1630hrs. Closed 1 Jan; St Patrick’s Day; Easter Sunday; 23-26 Dec. Café and bookshop on site which overlooks the courtyard. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Set down parking for coaches are located nearby and a choice of public car parks also available.Wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Guinness Storehouse (10 mins walk) www.guinness-storehouse.com Old Jameson Distillery (10 mins walk) National Wax Museum (5 mins walk) 33