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  • "The castle is steeped in history and the gardens are beautiful beyond words."

MALAHIDE CASTLE

The magnificent medieval castle with a dramatic 800 year heritage

Setting down roots in the medieval era, generations of the Talbot family called Malahide Castle home. Hear their stories, explore the private rooms and furniture and art collections, and discover the central role this castle has played in Irish political and social life over the centuries on a guided tour of the castle.  
 
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Gardens & Butterfly House

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. FIND OUT MORE
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Gardens & Butterfly House
Gardens & Butterfly House
Gardens & Butterfly House

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

Family friendly in every sense of the word, the Fairy Trail is an enchanting experience in the wooded West Lawn.


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Fairy Trail

PLAN YOUR VISIT

We are located only 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 25 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Open daily from 9.30am, there are plenty of public transport options available to get you to and from Malahide. 


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Discover the secrets of our gardens on a special walk and talk with our gardening team, next Tuesday and Thursday only. Link for more info in bio #malahidegardens #walkandtalk #secretgarden #gardensecrets #fridayfeeling #gardeners #gardens #flowerpower
If you’re looking for some magic this Easter, you’ve come to the right place...! #malahidegardens #westlawn #spells #magic #fairytrail #idobelieveinfairies #easter2019 #familyfun
If you’re planning a visit to us this weekend, please note the Fairy Trail and West Lawn will be closed on Saturday for our Easter event. There’s good news too though: as a special Easter treat, get a family ticket to our Walled Garden and Butterfly House for only €10 on Easter Saturday! Happy days! #malahidecastleandgardens #butterflyhouse #easter2019 #familyfun #malahidegardens #blueorchids #tropicalflowers
Our team are hard at work to make sure Wonderland on the West Lawn is going to be a magical Easter experience. We're fully sold out and looking forward to seeing lots of you there next Saturday #malahidecastleandgardens #easter2019 #downtherabbithole #wonderlandonthewestlawn #eastereggs
Our special offer of €3 entry to the Butterfly House from 3pm is still on (for a limited time only). Come while away a grey afternoon with our gorgeous butterflies! #malahidecastleandgardens #malahidegardens #butterflyhouse #greyskiesandbutterflies
Leaping into the weekend like...! Thanks @sepolluar for such a happy pic! #regram #malahidecastleandgardens #fridayfeelingcomesearly
If you’re entirely bonkers…come join the fun this Easter at our Mad Hatters Tea Party on the West Lawn! 🐰 Complete the Easter hunt and earn treats along the way. For one day only - Saturday 20 April🐥 Book your tickets now on our new website, link in bio🌈 #easter #easter2019 #madhatter #aliceinwonderland #eastereggs #westlawn #malahidecastle #malahidecastleandgardens
Our West Lawn is a spring symphony right now. We can’t stop admiring the field of bluebells! 😍 #nofilter #malahidegardens #springtime #flowerpower

Upcoming Events

30 April & 2 May Malahide Gardens Walk & Talk Join Head Gardener Pascal Murphy to mark National Gardening Week in Malahide Gardens. Full Story
All tickets to the Butterfly House only €3 every day from 3pm until end of April

BUTTERFLY HOUSE 3 FROM 3

All tickets to the Butterfly House only €3 every day from 3pm until end of April

"A must-do if you are in the area and definitely worth travelling to if you are not."

Lera, County Dublin

 

Education & Corporate

The perfect venue for memorable school tours and unique 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.
 
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