What’s On
Some of our events are seasonal. See below for what’s happening now at Ardgillan Castle.
Culture Night 2023
Open Artist Studio's | Live Music Poetry Readings | Art Exhibitions | Castle ToursOpen Artist Studio's | Live Music Poetry Readings | Art Exhibitions | Castle ToursCulture Night Friday 22nd September 2023astle Tours - Self Guided. Visitors will have the...
An Afternoon With…
Ardgillan Castle Presents An Afternoon With...Ardgillan Castle Presents An Afternoon With...This Autumn, following a nine-month period of intense conservation works on the castle building, Ardgillan Castle is marking the commencement of the next chapter in its long...
Taylor Made Crafts
Taylor Made Crafts Beautifully handcrafted unique pieces locally handmade here at our new craft shop.
Brambles Rambler
Brambles Rambler Brambles Rambler situated at the Top Carpark. Perfectly situated to grab a coffee or snack before walking through the park, or indeed a welcome reward for our younger visitors with tired legs after navigating the woodland path from the playground!...
Orienteering Course
Permanent Orienteering Course Ardgillan Castle Instructions: Ardgillan castle has permanent orienteering posts installed and maps for 8 different courses. There are two types of post short wooden post and tall black post to which an orienteering plaque is attached....
Ardgillan Park 5K Run
Ardgillan Park 5K Run Ardgillan 5K park run on every Saturdays at 9.30am. All runners / walkers welcome. www.parkrun.ie/ardgillan/
Fairy Tree Trail
COVID-19 UPDATE Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no Fairy Tree Trail maps available at the castle. Please download your map here: Fairy Tree Trail Map & Quiz Fairy Tree Trail at Ardgillan Castle Please download your map here: Fairy Tree Trail Map...
Group Tours
COVID-19 update 2022 Group tours are now self-guided. For group tours in excess of 10 peopleplease call 01 849 2212 or email to enquire. Group Tours Groups tours are a speciality at Ardgillan where a day out can be enjoyed by groups or societies from all walks of...
Castle Tours
Possible Disruptions to Castle Tours We are so delighted that Ardgillan Castle will undergo long awaited renovations over the coming year. There may be disruptions to the Castle Tours, our Gift Shop and Tearooms during this time, so please check with us before...
Civil Weddings
Civil Weddings at Stunning ArdgillanThe perfect romantic setting can really help set the tone for your wedding day. A wedding at Ardgillan is a chance to significantly enhance your special day – and the elegant Ardgillan Castle provides the perfect backdrop for...
Castle Tea Rooms
COVID 19 UPDATE 21.09.2020 Brambles Café will continue to operate a take-out service in the Tea Rooms, the park and playground remain open and the public toilets are also still open. Due to the Level 3 restrictions currently prevailing in County Dublin, unfortunately...
Regular Activities
See below for all tours and events happening throughout the year at Ardgillan Castle and Parklands
Castle Activities
We run many events at various times throughout the year. Click the button below to view all activities available at Ardgillan Castle.
Park Activities
Many of our park activities are seasonal and run at various times throughout the year. Click the button below to view all activities available at Ardgillan Park.