Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney Castle and Gardens
Fee required
Cafe
Parking available
Explore Blarney Castle & Gardens, a historic landmark in Ireland, famous for its legendary Blarney Stone and stunning landscapes.

๐Ÿ“œ Blarney Castle & Gardens, a historic landmark built nearly six centuries ago by Cormac MacCarthy.
โœจ Home to the legendary Blarney Stone, granting the gift of eloquence.

Why Go

๐Ÿฐ Kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of eloquence.
๐ŸŒณ Explore 60 acres of diverse gardens, including the Poison Garden and Rock Close.
๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ Discover the castle's rich history, dungeons, and unique architecture.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ A family-friendly attraction with something for all ages.

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Castle is not wheelchair accessible.
๐Ÿ• Dogs are not allowed, except for guide/assistance dogs.
๐Ÿšซ Closed on December 24th and 25th.
๐Ÿšฒ Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, and drones are not permitted.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adult Admission: โ‚ฌ23, Student/Senior: โ‚ฌ18, Children (6-16): โ‚ฌ11, Family (2 adults + 2 children): โ‚ฌ60.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open daily all year, except Dec 24th & 25th. Hours vary seasonally (e.g., 9:00am-5:00pm in winter, 9:00am-6:00pm in summer).

Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ On-site car park available for a โ‚ฌ2 flat fee for the duration of your visit.
โš ๏ธ No overnight parking; โ‚ฌ50 penalty for cars released after closing.

Accessibility

โ™ฟ Castle is not accessible, but a portion of the grounds/gardens are.

Duration

โฑ๏ธ We recommend at least 3 hours to visit the Castle and 100 acres of gardens.

Cafe

โ˜• A cafe and coffee hut are available on site.