Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is Ireland's top visitor attraction offering a magnificent 15th century Castle and 19th century Folk musuem. Entertainment is held nightly at Bunratty Medieval Banquet and Traditional Irish Night. Reservations necessary
The Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times. Today, the castle stands peacefully in delightful grounds. The houses and cottages of the folk park spread out at the foot of its massive walls, much in the way that the cottages and crofts of old would have clustered around its base. We invite you to wander through the castle and marvel at the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country which brings to life a vital part of our Medieval past. Bunratty Castle closes each day at 4pm to prepare for the Medieval Banquet
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park - Opening Times: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is open daily for visitors to explore. Reservations are not necessary.
Bunratty Castle: Last Admission to the Castle - 16:00 Year round
Bunratty Folk Park: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May / Sept, Oct Nov, Dec 9:00 - 17:30 (Last Admission to Folk Park 16:15)
June – Aug
Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30 Saturday & Sunday 9:00 to 6:00. (Last Admission to Folk Park 17:15) From Wedensday August 11th to Sunday 22nd of August 2010 Closing time will be 6:30pm in the evenings. Last Admission to the Folk Park will be at 5:45 The Castle's last admission will remain the same at 4:00 during this time period. Times may be subject to change.
For night-time dinner entertainments, enjoy the Bunratty Medieval Castle Banquet at either 5:30pm or 8:45pm or the Traditional Irish Night at the Corn Barn at 7pm (April - October). Reservations are necessary for Dinner Entertainments.
Christmas Opening Hours: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park will close on December 23rd and reopen at 9am on December 27th. (Closed on December 24th, 25th & 26th)
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