Ardgillan Castle Demesne
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne consists of 194 acres of rolling pasture land, mixed woodland and gardens, elevated coastline between overlooking the Bay of Drogheda between Balbriggan and Skerries, 20 miles north of Dublin City. The castle, built in 1738, consists of two storeys over a basement which extends out under the south lawns.The first floor area is used for an annual programme of exhibitions and is also the permanent home of the seventeenth-century, "Down Survey of Ireland".
The gardens are in three main parts, the formal Rose Garden and the Potentilla collection to the west of the castle, and the walled garden to the north-west which contains herb, vegetable, fruit, and ornamental sections.
The state-of-the-art playground was opened in 2006 and has over 30 pieces of play equipment to enjoy from cradle swings for the very young to a large climbing space net for older children (under 12).
Ardgillan Attraction
Today the demesne is a stunning visitor attraction with a range of facilities the public can avail of, including;
- Castle
- Tea Rooms (wheelchair accessible) and Playground Shop
- State-of-the-art Children’s Playground
- Children’s Parties (Historically themed)
- Magnificent Gardens
- Garden
- Spectacular Cycle and Walking Paths
- Medieval Stocks and Tudor stand-ins
- Art Exhibitions
- Civil Wedding Ceremonies
- Room Hire, Conference and Workshop Space
- Picnic Areas
- Public Toilets
- Expansive Wide Open Spaces.
- Free Car Parks
Ardgillan Castle Parties
Would you like to be King or Queen of the Castle?
There children’s parties have proved to be a huge success since they were introduced in the summer of 2010. They are conducted in conjunction with Laughing Stock Entertainment. The entertainment team put on a fantabulous interactive show making the Ardgillan children and family parties legendary in these here parts, providing you with the East Coast’s most unique and spectacular parties, catering for up to 25 children and include the following.
- A Professional Entertainer
- Private Party Area (Fully Decorated)
- Regal Costumes For Everyone
- Mini Disco & Games
- Interactive Story Telling Tour
- Light Food Options
- Complimentary Refreshments for Birthday Parents
- Balloon Modelling
- Arty Party
- Face Painting
Ardgillan Castle Demesne Opening Hours
The park is open all year round during the following hours:
- November to January:- 10.00 - 17.00
- February to March :- 10.00 - 18.00
- April :- 10.00 - 19.00
- May :- 10.00 - 20.00
- June to August :- 10.00 - 21.00
- September :- 10.00am - 20.00
- October :- 10.00 - 19.00
How To Get To Ardgillan Castle
- By Car
The Park is located between Skerries and Balbriggan and the route is well signposted from the M1/N1 Dublin-Belfast road to Balbriggan.
- By Bus
Bus 33 from Eden Quay in Dublin city centre. - The bus passes under Ladies Stairs footbridge entrance which is unusuable at present. It is necessary to walk back to Barnageeragh bridge, and follow road to main entrance.
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