Charles Fort
Category: Families, Outdoors, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Summercove
Kinsale
Co Cork
Kinsale
Co Cork
Tel: +353 21 477 2263
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Charles Fort is a star shaped fort located on the waters edge in Summercove Kinsale.
Charles Fort
Georgina Campbell
Charles Fort is a star shaped fort located on the waters edge in Summercove Kinsale. As one of the largest military installations in Ireland, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history.
The location includes exhibitions describing the history of the site and how soliders would have lived when in residence.
The location includes exhibitions describing the history of the site and how soliders would have lived when in residence.
Opening Time:
9 December - 13th March, Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. 14 Mar - October, Daily, 10am-6pm. November - 8 December, Daily, 10am-5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing
Admission Charge:
Adults €4; Child/Student €2; OAP/Group €3; Family €10.
Directions
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