Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket
Description
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks. From the elegance & attention to detail carefully restored within the castle walls to the charm & authenticity of the village street & farmhouses, it is easy to see why visitors are blown away by this iconic attraction. The village characters & musicians bring the attraction to life as they mimic what life would have been like back in the early 1900’s while the park’s adorable animals include numerous breeds including Irish Wolfhounds, Irish red deer, Connemara ponies & more. Explore the charming farmhouses and stunning regency walled garden, where various breeds of heritage plants thrive & grow. Full of imagination, magic & fun, the interactive Fairy Trail is the perfect way to spend afternoon whether you're 2 or 102! Magical in every sense of the word, wander through enchanted woods, walled garden & woodland trails.
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Itinerary
Show your ticket at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and head inside. Browse the castle, a restored 15th-century tower house. Walk around at leisure or join a castle tour for a deeper insight into the building. Admire the furnishings, tapestries, and artworks. Afterward, stroll around the folk park, an enchanting recreation of a 19th-century Irish village, with reconstructed farmhouses, cottages, and shops set around a village street. See the school, doctor’s house, grocery, drapery, printers and other shops, all furnished as they would have been at the time, meet the costumed animators who bring the village to life, and visit the pub, which serves food and drinks (own expense).Take a stroll in the Regency Walled Garden, explore our magical fairy trail and meet a host of adorable native Irish animals. Finish your visit by browsing the gift and craft store or relaxing in the traditional tea rooms. Your experience concludes when you leave the complex.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces. The folk park is wheelchair accessible but the castle is not.
- Subject to additional charges on dates that special events are running
- Please be aware that the castle closes daily at 4pm to prepare for the Medieval Banquets
Reviews(222)
Amazing castle and history park. Highly recommend this place for families too. So much to do and see. The castle is all decked out in period furnishings and the self guided tour of the castle is incredible. You can also do a dinner show inside the castle. The grounds are full of historical buildings, shops and farm houses which you can visit as well. Well done Bunratty team!
It was a nice experience but not 5 star. We expected more info on the park and buildings, etc. Maybe people dressed in period clothes and reenactment but that isn't the case here. Still a nice depiction of life long ago.
This was such a great experience for us! We broke up our drive from Killarney to Doolin with this visit to Bunratty Castle, and we don’t regret it! The Park grounds are stunning, the animals are adorable, and the castle was by far, the best castle we have toured thus far. Highly recommend!
An amazing castle and village. The people there are in costume and in roles. They have great knowledge of the time, the houses,the crafts and the history. You get to watch iron smiths, bread making, and take a Gaelic lesson if you want. Itvwas great.
Lots of walking and lots of history. You need to be fairly agile to go up the towers in the castle but if you can make it, totally worth the climb!
This place is fantastic. Touring the castle, the floors, the towers and seeing the castle rooms with time period artifacts was excellent. Well done Bunratty Staff. The village was top notch as well. I can see why schools come here. Endless learning opportunities. I highly recommend this experience if you are near Limerick/Shannon
The castle was cool as it had some furnishings inside, and the view from the top was really pretty on a clear day. Narrow twisty stairs up to the top. The folk park sort of felt like a walk through a nature-y park. The little houses and shops were cute when you could go inside, but several buildings were “closed for maintenance”. There was a ceramic artist selling things which was a nice surprise from all the “made in China tourist” goods. Flowers were beautiful and they had a few animals for viewing. I would go again.
The Castle and park are the most accurately restored Castle that we have visited and located in a lovely village. We really enjoyed the Medieval Banquet, the food was delicious and the entertainment excellent and funQ
The castle is well restored with beautiful and interesting artifacts. As Americans, we found the castle to be fascinating since we have no real castles. Be sure to go up in the towers to see the views! The village gave us a good idea of what farm life was like in the 1800s.
Great time. Loved the castle and all The history It was a great experience
