Malahide Castle and Gardens | Castles Near Dublin

MALAHIDE CASTLE

The magnificent medieval castle with a dramatic 800 year heritage

Generations of the Talbot family have called Malahide Castle home. Hear their stories, explore the private rooms and collections, and discover the central part this castle played in Irish political and social life on a guided tour.

Guided tours of Malahide Castle run daily from 9.30am until 4:30pm (3:30pm in winter). Tour tickets include entry to Malahide Gardens, the Fairy Trail and Butterfly House.

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Gardens & Butterfly House

Discover exotic plants, green space and natural beauty Set on 260 acres of parkland, the gardens and Butterfly House at Malahide Castle are a tranquil retreat just minutes away from Dublin city centre and airport. Discover 5,000 plant varieties, perfect picnic spots and much more during your visit.Malahide Gardens are open from 9.30am, with last entry at 4.30pm in summer. FIND OUT MORE

Butterfly House

West Lawn

Walled Garden

Full of magic and fun, our interactive Fairy Trail is perfect for kids of all ages

Family friendly in every sense of the word, the Fairy Trail is an enchanting experience in the wooded West Lawn. With fun sculptures, fairy houses and lots of other hidden gems to find, little visitors are invited to use the interactive booklet to solve clues and answer questions on their way around the trail.

Entry to the Fairy Trail is included in castle and gardens tickets and are available separately. Open from 9.30am, with last entry at 4.30pm in summer.

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FAIRY TRAIL

Education and Corporate

The perfect venue for memorable school tours and corporate events

Discover our range of primary school tour packages, meeting rooms spaces and corporate and private event options. With a host of memorable locations available, our bespoke events are unlike any other.

Located just minutes from Dublin city centre and airport, and just off the M1 motorway, we are easy to find and to reach by car, coach and public transport.

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GETTING HERE

Just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 25 minutes from Dublin city centre

Open daily from 9.30am, there are lots of public transport options available to get you to Malahide Castle from Dublin city centre and plenty of free parking on-site if you bring the car. Take the bus or train from Dublin city to Malahide village. The castle is only a ten minute walk away.

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News & Events

26 - 28 October Halloween 2019: Hettie's Hidden Cauldron A slightly spooky experience this Halloween at Malahide Castle Full Story

20Sep Culture Night 2019 - Taster Tours Culture is catching at Malahide Castle on Friday 20 September Full Story

27May Winner - TripAdvisor Hall of Fame We've been awarded a TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence! Full Story

Now Available New Annual Membership Pass Now Available We're delighted to launch our new membership pass, offering visitors unlimited access to Malahide Castle and Gardens Full Story

HALLOWEEN 2019

Hettie's Hidden Cauldron 26-28 Oct CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS

"A fantastic and magical day for children and adults. Amazing!"
Linda, Halloween 2018 feedback

Membership

Enjoy a gift of magic and adventure with our Annual Membership Pass

Offering cardholders unlimited access to Malahide Castle and Gardens (including the Butterfly House and Fairy Trail) and Newbridge House and Farm, our new Annual Membership Pass makes light work of great days out for all the family!

Members can also enjoy a 10% discount on entry to other Shannon Heritage properties, 10% off in the Malahide and Newbridge gift shops, and much more...

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