Ashtown Castle
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A medieval castle in Dublin, Ireland, rediscovered in 1978 after being incorporated into an 18th-century Georgian mansion.

📜 Medieval tower house, possibly dating to the 15th-17th century.
🔍 Rediscovered in 1978 during the demolition of an 18th-century Georgian mansion.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a unique, fully restored medieval castle🌳 Enjoy beautiful Victorian walled gardens🚶 Easy access, located within Phoenix Park🆓 Free admission to the castle and visitor centre👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with playground and picnic areas♿ Wheelchair accessible ground floor and facilities

Why Avoid

⚠️ May close at short notice due to weather or other reasons

Tips

🗺️ Check a map of Phoenix Park for location🎫 Get a free pass from the adjacent visitor's center for interior access🚲 Bicycles can be rented to traverse the park🐕 Dogs on lead permitted in demesne

Cost

💰 Free admission

Hours

🕒 Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Apr-Dec); Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Jan-Mar). Closed December 25, 26, 30, 31.

Parking

🅿️ Free car/coach parking available.

Toilets

🚻 Toilets available, including baby changing and wheelchair accessible facilities.

Café

🍽️ Charming restaurant in visitor-centre grounds.

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