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Kilkenny Castle and Park

An outdoor historic-house-gardens in Kilkenny

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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Expensive
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+

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Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle. Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years.

Area:Kilkenny

What parents should know

Few buildings in Ireland can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Kilkenny Castle.

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Opening hours

Monday9:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday9:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesday9:30am – 4:30pm

Thursday9:30am – 4:30pm

Friday9:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday9:30am – 4:30pm

Sunday9:30am – 4:30pm

October to February. Castle is open 7 days a week. Park is free access. High season (June-August) offers self-guided options; low season (October-February) guided tours only. Last admission 30 minutes before closing during high season, 45 minutes during low season. Weather may affect opening.

Seasonal details

March9:30am – 5pm

April and May9:30am – 5:30pm

June to August9am – 5:30pm

September9:30am – 5:30pm

October to February9:30am – 4:30pm

Closures: Christmas and New Year (12-25)

Official opening times