Secondary School Tours
KING JOHN'S CASTLE
The stunning exhibition at King John’s Castle brings to life over 800 years of dramatic local history
21st century touch-screen technology, 3D models and discovery drawers are among the exciting techniques that will connect visitors to tales of siege and warfare. In the busy courtyard a blacksmiths forge and scenes from a seventeenth century siege can be experienced. The sights, scenes and sounds of King John’s Castle and its environs all combine to recreate the atmosphere of the era.
This Self Guided Tour is €8.00 per student
Email reservations@kingjohnscastle.ie
Call 061-370500
KING JOHN'S CASTLE
Guided Tour
Your costumed guide will take you around the interpretive centre and full castle. This fun interactive tour is the best way to discover the history of King John’s Castle. Your group will be lead by a costumed character through over 800 years of history. To finish they can divide into groups and complete the castle clue trail.
Duration 2 hours
To book email reservations@kingjohnscastle.ie
Guided tours available on request.
Call 061-370501
Information
- Nicholas St, Limerick, V94 FX25
- Open 7 days per week
- Winter Hours: 1 October - 27 March 9:30am - 5pm (last entrance at 4pm)
- Summer Hours: 28 March - 30 September 9.30am - 6pm (last entrance at 5pm)
- Closed - 24, 25, 26, 27 December 2024 & 1 January 2025
