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Malahide Castle among the trees of its parkWilliam Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0

What to do · Malahide

Guided tour of Malahide Castle

Guided tour · 45 min to 1 h · adult €17 · the Talbot family's rooms, with the gardens and butterfly house around it

InformationFrom €17 adult
From
€17 adult
Duration
1 h
Season
All year, daily from 9:30; closed 24 to 26 December
Who it's for
All ages; with a pushchair, ask about access first

The castle can only be visited with a guide: three quarters of an hour to an hour through the main rooms, with the portraits and furniture of the Talbots, the family who lived here for more than eight centuries. The guide tells the story of the house room by room; in some rooms photographs are not allowed.

It opens daily from 9:30. Book on the official website in high season: tickets are non-refundable, but you can change them within 48 hours of purchase. Written scripts are available for visitors with hearing impairments, and portable seats are provided during the tour. Afterwards, you explore the gardens at your own pace.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The Avoca shop and café at Malahide Castle© AvocaSelf-service café next to the castle

Avoca Malahide, the castle café

Café · Malahide · €€€€

What to order: the quiche of the day or a soup with bread, and a scone for dessert.

Open daily; no booking
The dining room at Old Street Restaurant© Old Street RestaurantSeasonal Irish cooking in the village

Old Street Restaurant

Restaurant · Malahide · €€€€

What to order: the Sunday set menu, or the early menu during the week.

Closed on Mondays; book on their website
Gibney's, on New Street in Malahide© Gibney'sThe pub on New Street

Gibney's

Bar · Malahide · €€€€

What to order: a pint and whichever dish of the day they recommend at the bar.

On the main street, two minutes from the station

To stay nearby

Small hotel

Castle Lodge B&B

Family-run house · Irish or continental breakfast · garden with barbecue · free parking

Why we like it: Family guesthouse on Back Road, less than ten minutes' walk from the castle, with an Irish breakfast, a garden and free parking.

A junior suite with sea views at the Grand Hotel© Grand Hotel MalahideHotel

Grand Hotel Malahide

Seafront · next to the station · pool and gym · family rooms

Why we like it: Four-star seafront hotel, a few steps from the DART station and minutes from the airport, with 201 rooms, a swimming pool and a gym.

The Portmarnock hotel and its golf course by the sea© Portmarnock ResortSpa hotel

Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Beside the beach · links golf course · spa with seaweed baths · family rooms

Why we like it: Hotel beside the Velvet Strand at Portmarnock, a short hop from Malahide, with a links golf course, a spa with seaweed baths and several restaurants.

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