Attraction1-3 hours

Howth Castle & Estate

About

One of the oldest continuously occupied buildings in Ireland. Explore the castle, Deer Park, rhododendron gardens with ancient beech hedges planted in 1710, and a cookery school in the original 18th century Georgian kitchen.

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Highlights

✓Grace O'Malley legend
✓Rhododendron gardens
✓Cookery school

Tips

→Guided castle tours run at select times only; book ahead through howthcastle.ie
→Gardens are free to walk

Best Season

SpringSummer

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