Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Category: Families, Outdoors, Entertainment, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, Tours, General Attractions
Bunratty
Co Clare
Co Clare
Tel: +353 61 360 788
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Three visitor experiences in one - Bunratty Castle, the 19th century Bunratty Folk Park and the Village Street.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Georgina Campbell
Three visitor experiences in one - Bunratty Castle, the 19th century Bunratty Folk Park and the Village Street. The Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.
Within the grounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Meet and chat with the Bean an Ti (Woman of the House) and various street characters including the Policeman and Schoolteacher who give the site its sparkle during the summer months.
Within the grounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Meet and chat with the Bean an Ti (Woman of the House) and various street characters including the Policeman and Schoolteacher who give the site its sparkle during the summer months.
Opening Time:
Open all year except 24-26 Dec. 9am-5.30pm (last admission 4.15). Last Admission to Castle 4pm.
Admission Charge:
Adult €15; Children €9; Family (2 Adult + 2 Children): €33.60
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(0.7km)SW - Bunratty Manor Hotel
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(1.0km)SE - Cratloe Hills Sheeps' Cheese
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(58.1km)NE
Farmers Markets
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(3.9km)NW - Dooradoyle Crescent - Co Limerick
(13.4km)SE - Limerick Riverside - County Limerick - Sundays
(13.4km)SE - Limerick Milk - County Limerick - Wed-Sun
(13.7km)SE - UL - Co Limerick - Tuesdays
(17.0km)SE - Ennis - County Clare - Friday Mornings
(19.1km)NW - Kildysart - Co Clare - Friday Mornings
(19.9km)SW - Killaloe - County Clare - Sundays
(27.5km)NE - Newcastlewest - Co Limerick - Thursday & Saturday
(32.6km)SW - Kilmallock - Co Limerick - Fridays
(37.7km)SE - Charleville - Co Cork
(40.1km)SE - Ennistymon - Co Clare - Saturday Morning
(40.9km)NW - Miltown Malbay - Friday
(42.6km)NW - Nenagh - Co Tipperary - Saturdays
(45.1km)NE - Kilrush - County Clare - Thursday Morning
(45.6km)SW - Abbeyfeale - County Limerick - Friday mornings
(48.3km)SW - Kinvara - Co Galway - Friday
(48.9km)NW - Tipperary Town - Co Tipperary - Saturdays
(50.1km)SE - Ballyvaughan - County Clare - Saturdays High Season
(50.8km)NW - Listowel - County Kerry - Fridays
(53.7km)SW
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Golf Courses
- Dromoland Castle Golf Club
(10.5km) NW - Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
(15.9km) SE - Limerick Golf Club
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(1.0km) SE - Cratloe
(3.4km) SE - Shannon
(7.1km) SW - Kilmurry
(8.4km) NE - Kilcornan
(10.5km) SW - Newmarket-on-Fergus
(10.5km) NW - Quin
(12.9km) NW - Limerick
(13.7km) SE - Adare
(15.7km) SE - Clarecastle
(16.0km) NW
Apps and Books
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From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
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