Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre near Dublin City Centre, Ireland is one of the remaining (of seven) Rare, Fortified, Medieval, Townhouse Castles from the 14th century, in the vibrant, heritage town of Dalkey.
With a touch of theatre on every tour, it is a genuine Medieval Irish Castle specialising in sustainable tourism with professional local guides & actors in period costume interacting on:
Guided Tours e.g. award-winning, theatrical Living History Tour (1390s Castle, 10th Century Church&Graveyard, Writers Gallery & Heritage Centre with interactive screens & scale models)
Guided Walks (historic and/or literary)
Special Events & Festivals like Bloomsday & the Maeve Binchy Echoes Literary Festival
Group Luxury Experiences such as a Medieval Heritage Evening or Literary Legends.
Ideal as a day tour from Dublin, on the beautiful south Dublin coastline near Dun Laoghaire, and often combined with a guided walk, boat tour or visited alongside other local attractions, Dalkey Castle & its stunning scenic surroundings has long established itself as one of Dublin’s leading and top reviewed tourist attractions; high on ‘things to do in Dublin’ lists.
Together with the connected 10th Century Churchyard of St. Begnet, it a Recorded National Monument & Landmark which these days functions as a top-rated, popular, family-friendly, activity. It is an essential destination for anyone with an interest in Ireland’s people, culture, literature and Viking & Medieval History.
Dalkey, a vibrant heritage town with a village vibe, sits on part of the Dublin Coastal Trail dubbed ‘Ireland’s Amalfi Coast’, popular with locals, celebrities and tourists alike. It has a wealth of boutique shops, cafes, bars & restaurants to explore after your tour.
