Location
Dame Street, Dublin
History
Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings , Dublin Castle functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of the English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle is now used for important State receptions and Presidential Inagurations. The State Apartments, Undercroft, Chapel Royal, Craft Shop, Heritage Centre and Restaurant are open to visitors. (On occasions the State Apartments only may be closed for state purposes).
Access for visitors with disabilities to State Apartments, Chapel Royal and Restaurant.
Details
Opening Times
January and December Mon - Fri 10:00-17:00
January and December Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 14:00-17:00
Last admission 15 minutes before closing. The State Apartments may be closed occasionally.
Visit Length
1hr
Admission
Adult EUR 4.25 Child EUR 1.75 Student EUR 3.25 Senior EUR 3.25 Family EUR 0.00 Group EUR 0.00
*Free Admission with myguideIreland
Information
Leaflets: Yes Guided Tours: Yes Audio Visual: Yes Exhibition: Yes
Facilities
Restaurant: Yes Car Park: Yes Coach Park: Yes Disabled Access: Yes
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