Castle Opening Arrangements
Open daily except for December 24th (from 13:00), 25th and 26th inclusive & 31st (from 13:00)
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions our visiting arrangements have been altered, we invite you to check our COVID-19 VISITOR GUIDELINES for the latest update.
Guided Tours (November – January)
Guided tours of the Period Rooms take approximately 45 minutes. No tickets are required to visit the Castle Kitchen Tea-Room, Butler Gallery and Medieval Room.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your tour time to allow sufficient time to check in.
Last admissions 45 minutes before closing.
Self-Guided Tour (February – October)
Explore the Castle at your leisure with our information leaflet which is also available in other languages on arrival.
Last admissions 30 minutes before closing.
Arrangements may be subject to change, please check with site.
| October to March | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| April to September | 09:30 – 17:30 |
Admissions (Self-Guided Visits)
| CATEGORY | PRICE |
| Adult | €8 |
| Senior (60+) | €6 |
| Child (12-17)/Student (with valid ID card) | €4 |
| Family | €20 |
| Children Under 12 | Free |
Admissions (Guided Tours) Not Available
| CATEGORY | PRICE |
| Adult | €12 |
| Senior (60+) | €10 |
| Child (12-17)/Student (with valid ID card) | €6 |
| Family | €30 |
| Children Under 12 | Free |
Kilkenny Castle Park and Garden
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.
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January |
09:00 – 16:30 |
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February |
09:00 – 17:30 |
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March |
08:30 – 18:00 |
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April |
08:30 – 19:30 |
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May, June, July and August |
08:30 – 20:30 |
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September |
08:30 – 19:30 |
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October |
08:30 – 18:00 |
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November |
09:00 – 17:00 |
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December |
09:00 – 16:30 |