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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Bunratty, Co. Clare
Free car parking
Family friendly
Cloudy days
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in Bunratty, County Clare, is one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, from the elegance of the 15th century medieval castle to the charm and authenticity of the village streets and farmhouses.

Enjoy two visitor experiences at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in Bunratty, County Clare. Visit 15th century Bunratty Castle and stroll through Bunratty Folk Park. The characters and musicians bring the village to life as they mimic what life would have been like in the early 1900s. The village collection of typical 19th century urban Irish buildings includes a school, a doctor’s house, a pawnbroker, pub, drapery, printworks, grocery, hardware shop, pottery and a post office.

See a variety of animals in the paddocks of Bunratty Folk Park including Irish wolfhounds, Irish red deer, pigmy goats, Connemara ponies and more.

Why we like it
  • Explore a 15th century medieval castle.
  • Stroll along the charming village street enjoying the sights, sounds, tastes and scents of 19th century Ireland.
  • The paddocks of Bunratty Folk Park are home to a variety of animals.
Tips from locals

Bring your own picnic and enjoy it within the idyllic grounds of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.

Tips from locals

Browse the Bunratty Gift and Craft Store. They stock a wide range of glassware, Aran knitwears, perfumes, pewter, jewellery and button art.

Contact details
Bunratty East, Bunratty, Co. Clare, Ireland
Visit duration

We recommend 3 to 4 hours here.

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