Dalkey Castle And Heritage Centre

Dalkey Castle

Dalkey Castle

Dalkey Castle

Dalkey Castle

Travel back in time to the 1500s with Dalkey Castle’s Living History actors and experience the work of the archer with the longbow and sharp arrows and how he defends the castle from attack. You can hear about ancient remedies and the implements for curing all ailments.

The battlements offer panoramic views of sea and mountains. There is also an early Christian church and graveyard, dedicated to Saint Begnet. The modern Heritage Centre charts early Christian through Viking, Medieval, Victorian and modern times in Dalkey (available in 12 languages).

Writers’ Gallery: Explore the area’s literary and creative connections in the Writers’ Gallery from Bono to Joyce, Maeve Binchy and more.

‘Maeve Binchy and famous Irish Writers Walk’ in Dalkey every Friday at 14.00 (June 3^rd –Sept 2^nd. Minimum Number of 6 and pre-booking essential. €8.50

Open all year round 6 days a week. Closed on Tuesdays.

January - March & November - December: Monday - Friday: 10.00 -17.00, Weekends & Bank Holidays: 11.00 - 17.00. April, May & September – October: Monday - Friday: 10.00-17.30, Weekends & Bank Holidays: 11.00-17.30. June - August: Monday - Friday: 10.00-18.00, Weekends & Bank Holidays: 11.00-18.00.

Admission:

Adult: €8.50

Senior/Concession/ Student: €7.50

Child: €6.50 (over 4 under 12) Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Family: €25.00 (2 adults + 2 children under 12).

Address:

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre,

Castle Street,

Dalkey

Tel: +353 01 285 8366
Email: info@dalkeycastle.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dalkeycastleandheritage

Twitter: twitter.com/dalkeycastle