Kilkenny Castle. Open daily. Admission charged

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Details

Accessibility:

There is a public car park close to the castle. Information leaflets available in several languages and there is an audio guide in English. A guide leaflet is available in Braille and there are toilets with disability access on request. There is a tea room on site. Parts of the castle may not be suitable/accessible for those with limited mobility as there are a number of flights of stairs situated around the castle.

Brief Description:

Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke. It was built to control a fording point of the River Nore and the junction of several routes.

Further Information:

Address:

Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny City, Co.Kilkenny, Ireland

Email:

Bookings – bookingskilkennycastle@opw.ie

Other Enquiries – izabel.pennec@opw.ie

Phone:

Reception - +353 56 770 4100

Website:

http://www.kilkennycastle.ie/

Opening Hours:

Open daily October to February – 9.30am to 4.30pm. March – 9.30am to 5pm. April and May – 9.30am to 5.30pm. June to August – 9am to 5.30pm. September – 9.30am to 5.30pm. Please see the castles website regarding guided and self guided tours.

Admission Charges: Adult: €7.00. Senior(60+): €5.00. Child(6-18)/Student: €3.00. Family: €17.00. Group:(20+ Adults/Seniors) €5.00.

Directions:

Situated 3.2 miles from New Orchard via N77, N10, Bennetsbridge Road and The Parade. OS SF 451187

Transport:

Bus services operate in and around the area.

For more travel information go to http://www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie/nta/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en

Amenities:

There is a tea room and toilets on site. Local amenities include, cafés, restaurants, museums pubs and more.

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie

Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300