Guided Tours of Shankill Castle, Co. Kilkenny

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 Aylwards (the 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.

Shankill Castle is a member of Historic Houses of Ireland.

Castle Tours with Garden Access: 3 pm, Thursday to Sunday inclusive.
Adult: 12 euro
Child: 6 euro
OAP/Students: 9 euro
Group bookings also available on request.

Shankill Castle Gardens are also open 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday to Sunday inclusive.
Adult: 6 euro
Child: 3 euro
Concession: 4 euro