Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

We've yet to tour inside the castle, but that's definitely on the list for 2021! However, the grounds and playground are absolutely beautiful. So spacious and well-maintained. Friendly and helpful staff. And the location is ideal as it's right in the city centre so every amenity is to hand! Perfect for all ages, but definitely for families with young children. Highly recommend!

A must visit if your in the sunny South East. This castle is restored and has many of its original features. It has an amazing art gallery and an even better history. Learn about the Butlers of Ormonde and others who lived their since the castle was built in 1173. Great views of th river Nore. A cafe is open in the dungeon and has home baked treats and excellent coffee. The castle is located in a park which has a nice walk through woods which have wild squirrels if you look closely. It also has a large kids playground and also a pond with ducks.

The castle and the park are worth seeing when in Kilkenny. You get to see almost 3 floors of the castle with a few rooms preserved as they would have been in the Medieval ages. Highlight of castle is the large room that you see at the end of tour, it's a truly magnificent sight. There's a tea room that serves light eats and restrooms are available at the end of tour before exit. There were quite a few food trucks serving variety of food options just outside the castle.

Absolutely amazing . Ground's are kept very well. Inside the castle is fantastic. Great history. Very helpful staff. Definitely the best castle I have been in. I have been in many. Well done to the OPW on keeping this castle so well maintained. First class.

Visited here today, the staff we met along the way were very helpful and friendly. My son had a lot of questions and even though they are not running guides tours at the moment they made every effort to answer anything he asked. I'm looking forward to returning during the summer as he has lots more to ask.