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 life of Marianne Taylor, the lady of the house during the 1800’s. Wander and listen as Marianne reveals daily life behind the castle doors: devoted servants at work, preparations for grand dinner parties, and evenings filled with fine food, wine, music, and dancing. Explore the impressive Drawing Room, where the Taylor Family once socialised. Marvel at the decorative woodwork of the Dining Room that evokes the grandeur of formal dining. Lose yourself in the charm of the library, lined with bookshelves filled with literary treasures.

By contrast, visitors can explore the working kitchens, the heart of the house, providing a fascinating glimpse into the culinary preparations and daily operations that sustained the estate during its heyday.

This immersive family-friendly tour also includes a fun activity sheet with a map to help find the hidden chicks within the castle, a dress up station and puzzles located in a kids discovery nook along the tour.

Beyond the castle walls, the self-guided tour extends to the beautiful gardens and parklands. Our Heritage Trail plinths are dotted along scenic paths. Discover hidden traces of the Taylor’s lives, and enjoy panoramic views of the Irish Sea, making for a truly immersive and personal experience.

• Self-Guided Tour
• €10 per Adult
• €7.00 per child
• €8.00 OAP/student
• Family Rate €30.00
• Duration approx 30 minutes