What’s On
Some of our events are seasonal. See below for what’s happening now at Ardgillan Castle.
Flesh and Roots
Ardgillan Gallery Presents Flesh & Roots Maya Brezing, Emma Scully and Catherine Togher-Ward Curated by Aisling Dunne Opening Thursday 18th April 2024, 5pm to 7pmIn “Flesh and Roots”, three distinct voices converge, each offering a unique perspective on the...
An Afternoon With
This Spring, following the hugely successful first series of “An Afternoon With” at Ardgillan Castle, we are excited to announce another three separate conversations with three local and incredibly influential personalities from our hinterland - namely, Michael...
Folding Tree and Satin Clouds
Ardgillan Gallery Presents Folding Tree and Satin Clouds Joan Sugrue and Patricia Hennessy Curated by Aisling Dunne 2nd March – 14th April 2024 from 3pm to 5pm "Folding Tree and Satin Clouds" unveils a compelling dialogue between Joan Sugrue and Patricia Hennessy, two...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Chapterhouse Theatre Company Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream Open-air Garden Theatre Tour of UK and Ireland 2024 FRIDAY 5th JULY 2024 Doors Open 6pm, show starts 7pm. Brambles Café will be open upon arrival and serving light snacks during the interval. Please...
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...
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.