Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
Category: Families, Kids, Outdoors, Rainy Day, Nature/Wildlife, Sightseeing, Free
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Parks & Gardens, Visitor Centres, Playgrounds/Play Centres, General Attractions
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 677 0095
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Restored medieval tower house dating from the 15th century with visitor centre
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
Georgina Campbell
Ashtown Castle is a restored medieval tower house dating from the 15th century and is the oldest building in the Phoenix Park. It is located beside the Visitor Centre which houses interpretive displays on the 5,500 years of park and area history and wildlife.
In addition to the surrounding parkland there is a Victorian walled garden and a large playground.
There is also a restaurant in the grounds of the Visitor Centre.
Opening Time:
Open November-April, Wed-Sun, 9.30am-5.30pm; May-October, Daily, 10am-5.45pm
Admission Charge:
Directions
From Parkgate St in to Phoenix Park to second roundabout (Phoenix Monument) take 3rd exit and drive up avenue to car park.View Similar Tourist Attractions
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