Visit Shankill Castle & Gardens, Co. Kilkenny in association with Historic Houses of Ireland

Take an ‘Upstairs/Downstairs’ guided tour of the castle, led by a member of the current residents, the Cope family. Visit the ‘upstairs’ rooms: the public rooms where the Aylward family, who built the house, entertained, such as the dining room, ante room and drawing room. Then take a look behind-the-scenes at the ‘downstairs’: the servants’ stairs and the basement. These rooms provide insight into how the house would have been run in the past. Hear tales and anecdotes from the history of the house, and see how the house is lived in today. Also view the paintings of Elizabeth Cope, which are on display throughout the house.

Explore the extensive gardens at Shankill Castle, from the Victorian walled garden, to the sweeping lawns, moated garden and woodland walks. There is plenty to discover and enjoy, including topiary, contemporary sculptures, ruins of an ancient church and graveyard, and secret fairy woods.

Shankill Castle is a proud member of Historic Houses of Ireland.

Fee:
Adult:
€14 house & garden,
€6 garden
OAP/student: €10 house & garden, €4
garden
Children: house & garden €6, €3 garden
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Farm Shop
House tours at 3 pm