Malahide Castle & Gardens
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Why go
- The Oak Room and the Great Hall, the castle's best-known rooms, seen on a guided tour only
- The Talbot Botanic Gardens behind the castle, with a walled garden and seven glasshouses of southern hemisphere plants
- The Butterfly House, with hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world and information on their life cycle
Opening hours
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What you see
- Wide lawns of the 18th-century landscape park, ringed by trees, around the castle.
- Parklands that surround the castle and its gardens.
- The walled garden of 1.6 hectares, with its seven greenhouses.
- The West Lawn beside the castle, where marquees are set up for weddings.
Best time to visit
- The site is open every day from 09:30 to 17:30.
- Allow at least two hours for a visit.
- The castle itself is seen only on a guided tour, so book a place on one.
- Visitors can book their visit on the place's own website.
Facilities
- Parking Free parking on site, including 7 coach bays for group tours.
- Café The courtyard visitor centre has a café, a food market and a shop, run by the Avoca brand.
Shorts
History
Parts of the castle date from the 12th century, when the Talbots began to expand the stronghold from an earlier Anglo-Norman tower house. Rooms were later altered, defences were developed and interior decoration was added. Most of what visitors see today dates from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- 1185The Talbot family received the estate, with its lands and harbour, for services to the crown.
- 1461–1483The castle was greatly enlarged during the reign of Edward IV.
- 1649–1660Oliver Cromwell assigned the estate to Miles Corbet; the Talbots got it back afterwards.
- Battle of the BoyneFourteen family members died in one day, after breakfast together.
- 1765Towers were added to the castle.
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- mid-20th centuryThe 7th Baron Talbot de Malahide collected plants, and the gardens still reflect that.
- 1975Rose handed the castle to the Irish State to pay inheritance taxes.
How to get there
- 10 minOn footFrom the village of Malahide, the castle is about a ten minute walk.
- 10 minCarFrom Dublin Airport, about a ten minute drive.
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Questions and answers
How much does it cost to visit Malahide Castle & Gardens?
Entry to the park grounds is free. The castle itself is seen only on a guided tour, which carries a fee.
How long does a visit to Malahide Castle & Gardens take?
Allow at least two hours for a visit. The castle is seen on a guided tour, so plan the time around it.
What are the opening hours of Malahide Castle & Gardens?
It is open every day from 09:30 to 17:30.
How do I get to Malahide Castle & Gardens from Dublin?
The castle is about 25 minutes from Dublin city centre and 10 minutes by car from Dublin Airport. DART trains serve the village, and Dublin Bus routes 32 and 42 connect it with the city centre. From the village it is about a ten minute walk.
Is Malahide Castle & Gardens good for children?
Yes. An extensive children's playground lies near the castle, and family-friendly activities are part of what the site offers.
Do I need to book a visit to Malahide Castle & Gardens?
Visitors can book their visit on the place's own website. The castle is seen only on a guided tour, so book a place on one.
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