Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
| County: | Co. Clare |
| Tel: | 061 360788 |
| Fax: | 061 361020 |
| Email: | reservations@shannonheritage.com |
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is one of Ireland's premier visitor attractions and richly deserved to feature on the itinerary of every visitor to the Shannon region. Bunratty Castle, built in 1425, is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland and contains furnishings, tapestries and works of art from the period.
The castle is famous for the night time medieval banquets which operate there throughout the year (reservations necessary). Bunratty Folk Park, set on 26 acres, is a stunning recreation of 19th Century Ireland and features various types of farmhouses, a church a magical walled garden and village street complete with pub, post office and various shops. A Tradition Irish Night operates in the Folk Park on evenings from April- October (reservation necessary).
General Information
| Address: | Bunratty, Co. Clare |
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| Telephone; | 061 360788 |
| Fax: | 061 361020 |
| Email: | reservations@shannonheritage.com |
| Website: | http://www.shannonheritage.com |
| Location: | Just off the N18 Limerick / Ennis Road. Just 10 minutes from Shannon Airport |
| Season: | All Year ( Closed Dec 24, 25 & 26) |
| Open Times: | Year Round: 09.00-17.30 (last admission 16.15) last admission to the castle is 16.00 |
| Tours: | Self Guided with Guiding service at the Castle. Max no.: 40, Duration: varies according to party |
| Booking Contact: | Central Reservations (Tel: 061-360 788) |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 1/2 hours approximately |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €15.00 Child: €9.00 Family Ticket: €33.60 (2A + 2C) |
| Restaurant: | Tea Room (seats 40) Restaurant/Pub (seats 50) Banqueting (seats 141) |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Souvenirs, Books, Craft & clothes |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish & Dutch |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Access Limited. Toilet for disabled visitors |
| Other: | http://www.facebook.com/HeritageIsland?ref=ts#!/pages/Bunratty-Castle-and-Folk-Park/131761934744?ref=sgm |
Opening Times
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is open daily for visitors to explore. Reservations are not necessary.
Castle
Last Admission to the Castle - 16.00 Year round
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)
Times may be subject to change.
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)
The Bunratty Collection
The Bunratty Collection features over 450 items of medieval furniture and artifacts housed at Bunratty Castle in Co Clare. Superb images of each item have been added to create an interesting and accurate website to record the Bunratty Castle contents. We hope as wide an audience as possible will visit and enjoy the site at www.bunrattycollection.com
Conference & Incentive
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is the perfect venue for incentive groups. 15th Century Bunratty Castle offers the option of a spectacular Medieval Banquet. The entertainment is provided by the renowned Bunratty singers and musicians and is complemented with delicious four course meal with wine. The Traditional Irish Night at Bunratty Folk Park celebrates the best in Irish music, song and dance. At the Traditional Irish Night, the wine is plentiful and the food is cooked in a traditional way with portions that challenge the largest appetite!
At Bunratty Folk Park, our unique open air venue is ideal for incentive programs varying from short animated visits to full day interactive 19th Century activities with the popular Folk Park animators. In an authentic and unique setting, Traditional Dancing, Whiskey Tasting, Hurling, Turf Stacking and much more blend to create an experience of culture, history and wonderful entertainment
