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Tours At Ardgillan Castle

Ardgillan Castle is open all year round offering visitors the opportunity to visit an 18th century country style house.

Self Guided Audio Tour

Discover the charm of Ardgillan Castle at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour, designed to offer a flexible and enriching experience. Learn about the fascinating history through the...

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Guided Tour

Experience the rich heritage of Ardgillan Castle with a guided tour led by our local volunteer guides, available exclusively for groups of more than 10 people. This in-depth tour must...

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School Tours

Ardgillan Castle offers an exciting school tour, combining history with adventure. The castle tour provides an immersive experience where young minds can explore its grand halls, discover the stories of...

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What's On

Park Activity

Everyday

Playground

The FUNTASTIC state-of-the-art playground has over 30 pieces of play equipment to enjoy from cradle...

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Park Activity

Saturday 9:30

Ardgillan 5k Parkrun

Ardgillan 5K park run on every Saturdays at 9.30am. Ardgillan Parkrun has been going...

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Park Activity

Everyday

The Ravenous Beast – Storywalk

12th June 2021 “Set in the beautiful location of Ardgillan Castle & Demesne, which...

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Castle Activity

Park Activity

30/01/2026

MnáFest – St. Brigid’s Weekend 2026

Ardgillan Castle is delighted to announce MnáFest, a four-day festival celebrating St. Brigid’s Day through...

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Castle Activity

Park Activity

17/03/2026 - 31/08/2026

Spot the Leprechauns along the Fairy Tree Trail!

The Fairies have some guests staying for a week or two...LEPRECHAUNS!! This season...

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Park Activity

Everyday

Leprechaun Tree Trail

Spot the Leprechauns hiding with the Fairies among the Tree Trail at Ardgillan Castle...

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Castle Activity

19/06/2026 - 21/06/2026

An Ghrian Arts Festival

In celebration of the Summer Solstice 2026 we are delighted to host a weekend...

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Castle Activity

20/06/2026

Eddie Lenihan – An Afternoon of Storytelling

As part of our inaugural "An Ghrian Arts Festival", Ardgillan Castle is proud to...

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Jean Ryan Ceramics Solstice Clay Tile Workshop

Castle Activity

20/06/2026

SOLSTICE CLAY TILE WORKSHOP

Get creative this Summer Solstice at Ardgillan Castle Join Jean Ryan Ceramics for a...

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Castle Activity

19/06/2026

Summer Solstice Scents & Sips

HERB TEA AT ARDGILLAN CASTLE This calming and uplifting workshop offers a chance to...

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Castle Activity

20/06/2026

Sunsongs & Spirals Chant and Movement

Sunsongs & Spirals - a Summer Solstice celebration through chant and movement. Celebrate the...

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FLower Arranging with Aobheann (780 x 560 px) (1)

Castle Activity

19/06/2026

Flower Arranging Workshop

Flower Workshop: Get Creative & Bloom with Us! Roll up your sleeves and dive...

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Illuminated Letters Workshop Clemence (2)

Castle Activity

21/06/2026

Illuminated Letters Workshop

Create your name inspired by the Book of Kells Discover the beauty of medieval...

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Castle Activity

20/06/2026

LITTLE PICASSOS ART CLASS

Exploring Cubism & Colour Let your child step into the world of Picasso in...

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Garden Tour Posts Insta (780 x 560 px) (3)

Park Activity

02/06/2026

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS

Guided Garden Tours at Ardgillan Demesne Join our Head Gardener, Dominica McKevitt, for a...

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Castle Activity

20/06/2026

LIFE DRAWING SESSION with Marie Le Men

Life Drawing Session at Ardgillan Castle Join highly acclaimed life drawing artist Marie Le...

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Castle Activity

20/06/2026

DRAWING WORKSHOP with Nunce McAuley

DRAWING WORKSHOP AT ARDGILLAN CASTLE Join artist Nunce McAuley for a relaxed and welcoming...

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Castle Activity

13/06/2026

A DECK OF TALES Exhibition

Enda Brady Art Exhibition at Ardgillan Castle Come gather round! Draw closer and I will...

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