Please note:
To accommodate Sensory Friendly Tour Tuesday 2nd April,
General Admission to Kilkenny Castle will exceptionally start at 10am.
Castle Opening Arrangements
*Open daily except for December 24th (from 13:00), 25th, 26th & 27th inclusive & 31st (from 13:00)
⛈ The opening of OPW sites can be weather dependent and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all, access may be subject to change at short notice.
Every attempt will be made to announce these closures ahead of time but if you are in any doubt, please check with site for its Open/Close Status.
| October to March | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| April to September | 09:15 – 17:30 |
Last admissions 30 minutes before closing.
Park and Garden Opening Arrangements
Please note that the locking of the Park begins 30 minutes before the scheduled closing time with the last gate located in the Courtyard area.
Open daily except for December 24th from 13:00 & December 25th.
| January | 09:00 – 16:30 |
| February | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| March | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| April | 08:30 – 19:30 |
| May, June, July and August | 08:30 – 20:30 |
| September | 08:30 – 19:30 |
| October | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| November | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| December | 09:00 – 16:30 |
2024 Admission Rates
Self-Guided Visits
| Categories | Price |
| Adult | €8 |
| Senior (60+) | €6 |
| Child (12-17) / Student (with valid ID card) | €4 |
| Family (2 adults + 3 children) | €20 |
| Children under 12 | Free |
| Heritage Card | Free |
Guided Tours
| Categories | Price |
| Adult | €12 |
| Senior (60+) | €10 |
| Child (12-17) / Student (with valid ID card) | €6 |
| Family (2 adults + 3 children) | €30 |
| Children under 12 | Free |
| Heritage Card | Free |
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Visitors with disabilities
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