Courtyard Cafe at Birr Castle in Birr

Lovely, informative and plenty to take your time with. Highly suggest!

Our family had the pleasure of taking a guided tour of Birr Castle as part of the special events for Astronomy Week in Ireland. It was an incredible experience—both inspiring and deeply informative. Seeing the Leviathan and the modern radio telescopes up close was truly impressive, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past and present of astronomical discoveries. As mathematicians and a physicist, we especially appreciated the passion and expertise of our guide, who brought history and science to life with a vivid and engaging narrative. Their enthusiasm and deep knowledge made the experience even more memorable. Birr Castle is a must-visit for anyone interested in science, history, or simply breathtaking surroundings. Highly recommended!

A beautiful garden. Great for a family walk. Dogs allowed.

Just incredibly wonderful... Sharing the afternoon with children, full of excitement, feeding the swans, signet and ducks on the lake. The great variety of trees. The formal gardens.. The little furtive hedgerows run wild... The air, the scent of flowers and shrubs, the trickle of water, the cool simplicity of St Brendan's Well... The Leviathans, old and new, forging other patterns of the universe. The Castle itself, full of curves and plains and charming windows, catching the light of summer and lazy afternoons, even the little birds are down a few octaves. And all that labour and foresight-the wisdom of mulching the beautiful trees, even the magnificent magnolias with a variety of materials including sods of turf to keep them all alive and moist when it is 24 degrees and not a drop of rain.

There is a nice park, lots of space for walking, there is a children's playground, but they are not allowed into the castle, people live there. Only possible with a guide.

Birr Castle is situated in the interesting historic town of Birr. It is one of Ireland’s great destinations with a wonderful tree collection set in 120 acres of majestic parkland. There are plenty of diversions to entertain the whole family from the great telescope to tours of the castle and gardens.

Visited here for a few hours on a Sunday after a major storm The grounds were under repair and some places closed off Lovely well maintained grounds though Will return during the summer The museum was excellent This was the highlight of the trip

Very beautiful garden and scenery

The price is excessive (€12) since the castle cannot be visited as it is private. The gardens are beautiful but not suitable for families with strollers or people with reduced mobility.

The price for entrance is far too much, the venue has a lot to offer but its not worth the same as the cliffs of Mohar. The waterfall for me was its standout point of interest, the grounds are well kept and it was autumn at the time of my visit so the colours were in full bloom. Ireland is in danger of out pricing its attractions which is a pity. A rethink is required in order for it to trive, cheers