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, doctors 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.
Skip The Line: Bunratty Castle And Folk Park Admission Ticket - Limerick
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket, 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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Return Details :
This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is undoubtedly one of Irelands 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 1900s while the parks 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.
Inclusions
- Live entertainment
- All activities
Exclusions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Entry to Santa in the folk park in the Christmas season
Additional Info
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
Traveler Reviews
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We went to the folk park during the National Heritage week, when a lot of special activities were supposedly planned: staff dressed in period attire, performance of traditional crafts (thatching, blacksmith), live music, RIC policeman. But there was no timetable for those activities, even no precise days planned, and the cash desk hostess was unable to inform more. We went in the morning and there was absolutely no special activities, even the resident craftsmen were not there; there were only fires burning in the chimneys. The mills looked abandoned. The castle is quite interesting but its different rooms are poorly signposted and you may miss many of them if you don't examine carefully the leaflet.
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The folk park was interesting although the live demonstrations in some of the buildings could have been presented more professionally. The castle visit itself was very poorly organised. Too many visitors were allowed in, creating complete chaos in small rooms and the very narrow stairways were actually, in my opinion, dangerous because of the numbers. The interior was, however, quite spectacular, but somewhat spoilt by the overcrowding. The shop, toilets and cafés were all good, despite the crowds!
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The castle was the highlight of our visit here. My husband's last name is McNamara which was the family that originally owned the castle, so we enjoyed listening to the history and seeing the coat of arms.
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Our group ranged in age from 3 to 66, and there was something for everyone. I have visited before, a long time ago, and it was much better than I remembered. The old style houses were very interesting and gave you a real feel for life in the 19th century for different types of people. The walled garden was delightful, with unexpectedly beautiful views. The children loved running round and seeing the animals, especially the Irish wolf hounds. There was a great choice of food in the cafe, although you could easily take a picnic. The playground was a big hit with the children, although it really needs more seating for weary parents and especially grandmas. The castle itself was tremendous, and the view from the top was spectacular. Oh my aching legs after all those steps, but worth it. I would particularly like to commend the man who was working in the school for his interesting tales and lovely manner.
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Wonderful place that helps you understanding they ways of daily life in the past and showcases the different types of farmer homes across different regions Nice staff all around Beautiful gardens to walk and enjoy Animals that you would have found on the past days ready to be pet :) Beautiful gift shop
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What a super safe environment. Paths were clean, signposts were clear and areas were easily found. The houses are all so well presented and the staff were polite and extremely helpful!
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Percorso del villaggio facile da seguire. Straordinario! Villaggio del 1200 con castello favoloso. Consigliatissimo, soprattutto per chi ha dei bambini.
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We tried to get the medieval dinner tickets, but they were sold out. So we just went with the standard ticket. I was blown away by how large this place is. Dad's---- there is a real life working pub in the mock village - might be a place to go while the kids have their fun :) Just saying. We would likely go again in the future. Call out to the Smithy apprentice, he was amazing -- it is too bad he doens't have a horse for all those horseshoes he's making!
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Arrived as part of a coaching holiday and found the castle and buildings interesting. Local history at its best with interesting information.
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Everyone knows what you did with those dogs and I will never support a business that treats animals like disposable attractions. Bunratty castle removed both their Irish wolfhounds during COVID and brought two new ones recently. Disgusting behaviour and it's very obvious by bunratty castle twitter account that management wish to push this whole situation under the carpet.
