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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Bunratty

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Offering visitors a chance to attend a genuine medieval banquet, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park hosts four-course dinners accompanied by traditional harp, pipe, and fiddle music. Located on the site of an old Viking settlement, the hulking castle houses a vast collection of medieval furniture and art, which you can explore on your own or as part of a guided tour. The adjoining folk park boasts over 30 reconstructed buildings, including a forge, pub, post office, and blacksmith's shop. As you stroll through this replica of a 19th century Irish village, look for costumed actors demonstrating traditional jobs and crafts. Book your banquet reservations well in advance, and leapfrog the lines by buying your park tickets online. PutBunratty Castle & Folk Park into our Bunratty planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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  • This was a return trip after a visit in 2015 and it was great fun - again. We love the castle and folk park - and, yes, even the little fairy village. The gardens weren't full bloom yet but the... 
    This was a return trip after a visit in 2015 and it was great fun - again. We love the castle and folk park - and, yes, even the little fairy village. The gardens weren't full bloom yet but the...  more »
  • Super cool park. We loved walking through all the homes and shops and of course the castle! Unreal to see how accurately life then is depicted. We would’ve loved to stay a bit longer - would... 
    Super cool park. We loved walking through all the homes and shops and of course the castle! Unreal to see how accurately life then is depicted. We would’ve loved to stay a bit longer - would...  more »
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  • We loved our time here. The history in the houses and the castle are amazing. We spent hours here and even though it was a very wet day we loved the experience. The staff were very nice and helpful. The place is very big with lots to see. The price for admission was well worth it as you can easily spend the whole day exploring the park and castle. Brilliant we loved it.
  • Great place to visit for all ages. Had food which was nice and not expensive. There is a big playground for the little ones, lots of bathrooms spread around. A few little Shops, and you can go into most of the houses. Lovely family day out. Staff are very friendly too.

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