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Please refer to www.castletown.ie or e-mail [email protected] for more information on guided tours, opening tours and upcoming events. Our online platforms are part of our endeavour to share our passion for our beautiful heritage site and to keep visitors and fans informed. We value and encourage discussions, questions and even criticism, but ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. In particular, personal attacks, inappropriate language, racism, spamming and link baiting will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove any post or ban any fan that violates these guidelines. Thank you for respecting our guidelines and we hope you enjoy our platforms! House is open for tours mid March to November. Booking required. See www.castletown.ie for more details. It is FREE to walk the beautifully restored 18th century parklands and the parklands are open daily. If using Dublin Bus: C4 from Dublin City Centre to Main Street Celbridge. Please note the house is approximately a 10minute walk from Main Street through the parklands. Castletown House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian style mansions in Ireland and in recent years it has undergone major restoration work. The Castletown Estate is now open to the public under the care of The Office Of Public Works and is open for you to come enjoy and explore one of the most interesting periods in Irish history. The beautiful 18th century parklands, the magnificent collections and history of the house, alongside the delicious menu of the restaurant ensure that Castletown can be enjoyed by young and old alike. We hope to continue welcoming new visitors to Castletown, not only so as people can learn about a fascinating time in Irish history but we hope Castletown will become a venue for people to come and meet with friends for a walk of the parklands. There are many more events and exhibitions which take place throughout the year at Castletown so please refer to www.castletown.ie or become a fan on Facebook to keep up to date with all our news and events. We hope to see you with your family and friends at Castletown soon.

01/11/2026

🙂 Misty Morning 🌤️
Castletown House & Parklands

31/10/2026

🎃🤡👻 Happy Halloween Castletown House & Parklands 🎃🤡👻

31/10/2026

👻🤡🎃 Some Unexpected Guests at Castletown House & Parklands today. 👀🤡🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻

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27/10/2026

Thank you to for a fascinating and funny Witches in art multimedia talk on Saturday. A wonderful turn out despite the weather, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. 🎃🎃

Check out Eventbrite, for tickets for our concert this Friday evening Baroque Heroine
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/baroque-heroines-tickets-1998958608007?aff=

27/10/2026

ThisFriday 30th of October, we look forward to a wonderful Concert Baroque Heroines - Featuring Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano), David Adams (harpsichord) & Norah O’Leary (cello)

Dido, Lucretia, Euridice. Just a few of the formidable women immortalised in music by master composers such as Handel, Purcell, Cavalli, and Rossi. Don't miss this beautiful exploration of some of Baroque opera's most exquisite tragic heroines, performed by three of Ireland's leading Baroque artists.

If you would like to join us and be mesmerised by the evening of music, tickets are on sale from our Eventbrite page

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/baroque-heroines-tickets-1998958608007?aff=oddtdtcreator

Featuring Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano), David Adams (harpsichord) & Norah O’Leary (cello)

25/10/2026

Discover the stories, people and places that make Ireland's heritage so special in the newest edition of the OPW's Heritage Ireland Magazine.

Packed with fascinating features, this issue includes:
• Inspiring itineraries to help you explore Ireland's incredible heritage sites.
• A behind-the-scenes look at Ireland's EU Presidency.
• Stories highlighting the OPW's work with communities across the country.
• And much more!

Whether you're planning your next heritage adventure or simply love discovering more about Ireland's history and culture, there's something for everyone.

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Or pick up your free copy at an OPW heritage site near you.

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23/10/2026

Opening hours for Castletown House & Parklands will change from Sunday October 25th.

Gates will continue to open at 7am and will close at 7pm.
Tours of Castletown House continue until November 4th.

Further details about visiting Castletown House and Parklands can be found on Heritage Ireland website.

23/10/2026

Friday 30th of October, we look forward to a wonderful Concert Baroque Heroines - Featuring Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano), David Adams (harpsichord) & Norah O’Leary (cello)

Dido, Lucretia, Euridice. Just a few of the formidable women immortalised in music by master composers such as Handel, Purcell, Cavalli, and Rossi. Don't miss this beautiful exploration of some of Baroque opera's most exquisite tragic heroines, performed by three of Ireland's leading Baroque artists.

If you would like to join us and be mesmerised by the evening of music, tickets are on sale from our Eventbrite page

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/baroque-heroines-tickets-1998958608007?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/10/2026

📅Join us on Saturday 24th October at 12.30pm for a guided tour of Castletown House & Parklands accompanied by an Irish Sign Language interpreter.

🎫To book your place please phone 01-6288252 or email: [email protected]

19/10/2026

Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this entertaining multimedia talk by Carol O’Neill. This Saturday, October 24th • 4 PM - 5 PM. In our Wonderful Hunting Room.

From the grotesque to the enchanting witches have been inspiring artists for centuries. Their folklore, magic and chilling trials. Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this entertaining multimedia talk by Carol O’Neill. From Goya’s dark and haunting witch masterpieces to the bold reimagining of the witch by the surrealist women artists, this talk celebrates a myriad of artists who dared to paint power, magic, and rebellion. There may even be chocolate. There will be magic.

Adult art talk - Age 16 +

For tickets, visit our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/witches-in-art-multimedia-art-talk-tickets-1998221287662?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this entertaining multimedia talk by Carol O’Neill.

Address

Castletown House
Celbridge
W23V9H3

Telephone

+35316288252

Website

https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/castletown-house-and-parklands/

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