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.

Highlights

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

Tips

• →Guided tours resume Spring/Summer 2026
• →Gardens are free to walk

Best Season

More Attraction Activities

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Howth Castle Cookery School

Cook Irish classics in a Georgian castle kitchen.

2-3 hours

Attraction

National Transport Museum

Vintage buses, trams, and transport heritage.

1-2 hours

Attraction

Deer Park Golf

Three courses on the castle estate.

2-4 hours