Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Well worth a visit. Lots to see and enjoy. We were there during the Christmas break and the decorations were lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful across the venue. Well worth a visit.

We had a wonderful time at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park! Wandering through the folk park was like stepping back in time. We loved checking out the different houses, the school, and the shops. The garden was peaceful with a beautiful view of the neighboring farms. The castle itself was very cool. We spent time exploring the rooms and climbing up and down those narrow spiral staircases. Parking was easy and close to the entrance. The bathrooms were well maintained. The tea house was a welcome break. Definitely worth a visit!

Absolute gem. Must visit when in the area. Great piece of history and heritage. Whole castle and village to be discovered. Met amazing blacksmith and had a great chat about blacsmith trade. Really recommend the visit. Visited outside of peak season.

(April 2024) Such a cute little area. Some tours include this visit or you have to pay the entrance. There is a nice little shopping center just before the castle where you can stop and take a break and use the facilities.

I took my wife here for an afternoon stroll on Friday 20/12/24. It was pretty busy with Santa visits for little ones and their parents but the whole vibe was very pleasant. We had a very reasonably priced bite to eat, the staff were friendly and chatty, the food was just fine. Entry to the park was a little shy of €40 for two adults. At first I thought this was a little pricey but by the end it was well worth it. We didn’t go to the castle. Seen it before. Very nice. We walked around the folk park. The lights and decorations were lovely. It was still light out so I’d say they were wonderful in the dark. We walked around the typical parts then went off around the rest. It was lovely. The deer were fantastic with huge antlers, we met a couple of very friendly donkeys and learned from a very helpful guide that both the HB house and the church were transported there from Dublin and Tipperary respectively and rebuilt. The house is beautiful in my opinion but I like that older style. Overall a lovely, relaxing and peaceful stroll in a very well maintained park. I would highly recommend a visit.

we decided to make an impromptu stop at the Bunratty Castle and Gardens (August 2023). To our surprise, the grounds were set up like it would have been hundreds of years ago. This included people dressed up in authentic attire and welcoming you into the various exhibits around the grounds. It was another beautiful day while we were there with partly cloudy skies and a drizzle here or there. It was busy too, but not overly crowded. We walked the property in reverse and did some self-paces learning about the property. It kind of felt like a petting zoo too, because they had so many animals around the property like donkeys, horses, bunnies, and sheep (even an owl!). The last stop for us was the castle itself and it has lots of rooms and 4 towers to explore. Similar to the other rooms, it was decorated similar to what you might expect it to look like when it was in use. We climbed to the top of 3 of the 4 towers and took in the magnificent views of the surrounding area. We didn't have the energy for the fourth tower and figured it was probably much like the other 3. It was great, definitely recommend.

Exquisite food and entertainment! The banquets hall was elegant, the entertainers were marvelous & food decadent. The Irish songs, Irish music, Irish humor & Irish food painted a fun story of the Irish history of the castle & area. We had so much fun. Please enjoy the video of my punishment for trifling the ladies. I blame the sweet mead they gave us! A definite must when traveling to Ireland. The intricate woodwork and stained glass windows were stunning!

Came here on the way from Galway to Dublin, worth every second. It was a calm and quiet folk park with a castle to explore. Nice gift shop where you can get 100ml jam too! They also have a little cafe to eat before the entrance.