9.30am daily. We are closed on 24, 25 and 26 December.

The last tour is at 4.30pm in summer (April to October) and 3.30pm in winter (November to March).

Last entry to the Fairy Trail and West Lawn is at 4.30pm in summer (April to October) and 3.00pm in winter (November to March). Last entry to the Butterfly House and Walled Garden is at 4.30pm, however staff will advise at certain times of the year where daylight hours may not permit this. 

We recommend allowing two hours to fully enjoy all the site has to offer. The castle tour takes approx. 45 minutes.

Dogs are not permitted in the visitor centre, castle or gardens. Dogs are allowed in the wider demesne and parkland but must be kept on a lead at all times unless you are in the dedicated ‘off leash’ areas. Guide dogs are permitted.

No, we do not. 

A Renowned Irish retailer Avoca have a cafe and food hall in the Visitor Centre with a range of hot and cold, sweet and savoury options to eat in or take away.

Yes, the site is wheelchair accessible. There is a lift to the first floor of the castle but the second floor (where the bedrooms are located) is only accessible by stairs and so wheelchair users will be unable to visit this part of the building. The gardens are full accessible. We can only accommodate one wheelchair per castle tour due to capacity restrictions. There are two disabled toilets located in the Visitor Centre. If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. . 

There is an ATM located in the retail store by our Admissions Desk.

An adult ticket is for anyone aged over 18 and under 65. Students may be asked for a student card or proof that they are in education. We happily accept international student cards. Senior tickets are for those aged 65 and over.

The tour of Malahide Castle takes approx. 45 minutes. There is seating in the waiting area but while on the tour, visitors will be moving around and walking from room to room and there will be no seating available.

If you’d like to see the interior of the castle, you can only do so on a guided tour.

Yes, these are available on selected dates only.

• While our Admissions Team will always do their best to accommodate you, we recommend booking castle tour tickets in advance to ensure you get a spot on the tour of your choice. There are limited tickets available for each tour and they can fill up quickly in the summer months. Garden tickets can be purchased on arrival. Please note that tickets are only available at our admissions desk in the visitor centre and are not available in the Castle itself.

• Tours are usually conducted through English. Audio guides are available in Irish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin and Polish. If you have a group with a different requirement, please contact reservations@malahidecastleandgardens.ie and your request will be answered.

Yes, of course, children are welcome, however, this is an historic tour, in a group setting so you may need to be mindful to others in the group – this is at the parents’ discretion.

Yes, we have lots of free car and coach parking available and there are disabled parking spaces allocated in the main car park.

Groups of 10+ can be booked by emailing reservations@malahidecastleandgardens.ie

The demense and park are free to enter and walk around. However entry to the castle and gardens is ticketed and there is an entry fee. Concession rates are available for students, seniors and carers. Group rates are also available.

The castle is a daytime attraction only and no overnight accommodation is available.

There are a number of hotels in Malahide and the nearby coastal village of Portmarnock.(refer to that page)

Unfortunately we do not have any luggage storage facilities on-site and so you will need to make alternative arrangements to store your baggage for the duration of your visit.

The outdoor summer concerts are organised by MCD Productions. Tickets go on sale in advance via Ticketmaster. All queries about the concerts should be sent directly to MCD via their website www.mcd.ie

Absolutely. We have plenty of parkland where you can enjoy your own picnic or pick up some food to go from Avoca to eat outdoors. BBQ’s are not permitted anywhere in the demesne

Yes! There is a fantastic kids playground tucked into the woodlands just outside the Visitor Centre, near the main car park.

No camping or overnight stays are permitted.

We do. You can ask for lost property at our admissions desk or you can message us on Facebook or Instagram and let us know what you lost, we’ll do our best to reunite you with your items.

We accept Euro notes only along with all major credit cards.

Information for any photographs other than photographs taken on a personal camera or phone, will need to have permission, please contact events@malahidecastleandgardens.ie