Birr Castle Demesne Heritage Week Castle Tours

Guided Tours of Birr Castle

16 - 24 August, 11am - 2:30pm

  • Birr Castle Demesne
  • Rosse Row, Birr
  • R42 V027
  • Co. Offaly

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the magnificent interior of Birr Castle, home to the Parsons family for over 400 years. Visit the five main reception rooms with their exquisite craftsmanship and vast art and artefact collection. Also hear about their incredible legacy including phenomenal achievements in science, astronomy, photography, engineering and botany. Following the guided tour, there will be free time to explore the Great Telescope, ILOFAR, the Science Centre and 120 acres of gardens and parklands.

Guided tour €22 must be pre-booked, see link

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