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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Limerick-Ennis Road | Co. Clare, Bunratty, Ireland
+353 61 360788
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Bunratty
4.5 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites, Amusement/ Theme Parks
Activities: Dining
Description: Bunratty Folk Park, recreates rural and urban life in 19th century Victorian Ireland.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Mazza99
Ireland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

Loved the castle and were lucky to meet a very nice man just outside the banqueting hall who gave us the full history of the castle and the restoration and the family who had owned it. Disliked the rain! More

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kerryperson
Ennis
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

A super experience my American Cousins were very impressed, especially with the Banquet More

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CathyB29
Perth, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

We went 'off season' so the village section was closed. Regardless, we had an enjoyable time walking through the streets and exploring the castle. The information we were given by the wandering guide was very interesting and we enjoyed roaming around at our own leisure. Worth a visit to Durty Nellies afterwards to complete the outing. More

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SDP40
Belfast, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

Always wanted to do this and wasn't disappointed. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable. Definetly with doing. The entertainment and food were excellent. More

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CrystalH282
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

It was very interesting walking through the castle and folk park. I wished I would have spent more time to tour it. It would have been even more wonderful if I had been there in the tourist season to really see and hear the stories around the park. More

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inisclar1
Brunswick, Maine
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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Think Ireland's Sturbridge Village when you visit Bunratty Folk Park. The authentic buildings open to visitors here were brought from many regions of Ireland and show the homey details of 19th century people who lived by the sea, modest farming, prosperous farming, and leisured gentry. Costumed housewives separate cream from milk, bake scones and apple tarts. Chickens scratch in the... More

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bkaley
Atlanta, Georgia
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15 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Like stepping back in time. The Castle was great but the other out buildings were deffinetely worth going through. The old furniture and antique articles used for daily living were very interesting and the demonstration on making a thatched roof was great. Most all the buildings have thatched roofs, and they don't leak! Inside the main house they use a... More

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toady06
Dungarvan, Ireland
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Went here with a large group for their gala evening, very entertaining and staff all very friendly. More

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Ilikeabargin73
Cahersiveen, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We did the Medieval Banquet, a definate must if in the area. It was our second visit we liked it so much!! More

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DeliaEire
Cork
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The folk park and castle are very well kept and was very enjoyable to visit, great for kids (maybe not too young as they might lose interest, mine are 9 & 8years old) and adults alike. The only downside was that I forgot to go to an ATM in Limerick, so I paid by card to get in(very good rates... More

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