My expectations were low since I didn't see much advertising on this place but I found it to be one of the more enjoyable day trips. There is a nice exhibit on the history of the castle with some videos. Then you walk below the castle to some areas showing where they are doing some excavating and where some undermining occurred during sieges. Then the fun begins outside with some interactive exhibits where you can pick up a sword and shield and go find some dragons. The self-guided tour continues through the castle rooms, stairs and passageways leading up to the top of the ramparts yielding stunning views of the area. This was a fun visit which I recommend to anyone who is spending time in Limerick.

Michael gave us an excellent guided tour all the way up and down, under and through the castle, the grounds, and its exhibition. It's a fascinating place, especially brought to life by the information and stories Michael gave us. I'd highly recommend it. Great views from the high towers. Nice cafe, too.

The tour of King John’s Castle is self-guided. There are lots of things to see and read, lots of information to be taken in and a number of videos of different characters giving their story. It is all done in chronological order, giving the story of the castle against the backdrop of the Irish/English/European history of the time. There are lots of things for kids to see, interact with and enjoy on the way around and especially in the courtyard. The views from the top are superb and well worth the effort of climbing the narrow, uneven original stone steps. Highly recommend.

Visited the castle whilst on our way up the West coast of Ireland. Very quiet as it was off season, which suited us so everywhere was accessible with no waiting. Lots of good information on the inside and plenty of viewing opportunity from the towers, not sure how difficult it would be to get up and down the stairs during busy times but well worth a visit.

Lovely part of the city to visit. Tours availabe or headset. Staff all very well read up on the local history. Views from the top of the castle were brilliant. Lovely city to visit and people all so friendly.

This is the royal treatment for history and education in a very real castle! There are the archaeological remains of the original fortress under the modern shop. There are modern hands on equipment used as a teaching tool. There are the medieval games, tools, weapons, etc. This is one of the very best castles in Europe; in my humble opinion

This castle is set out great for the visit. You start with walking thru the first area to learn all about the history of the Normans etc. There are still displays and videos, but not so much that it's overwhelming. Afterward, you come out to the castle courtyard to experience games, displays, picture opportunities, and if you had kids with you, they'd have a ball. Finally, you can climb up and view Limerick from the castle towers, which is windy, cold, and really interesting. We took lots of pictures.

This isy favourite place to visit in Limerick. Inside and out is very cool. So much history to take in. Views from the towers out into the city or countryside are incredible. Great gift shop and cafe. Parking nearby but can walk easily from train or bus station.

While the rooms have been modernized to house displays depicting the significant history of Limerick, there is still enough castle left to see both the original and have an opportunity to scale towers to view the landscape for potential oncoming hazards (like school parties and tour groups). It invites visitors to not only learn a great deal about Limmerick’s history, but also to interact with it by partaking in activities that existed during the 14th and 15th centuries. Lots of fun for all ages.

We got our ticket right then and there, then headed inside; the first part you enter is somewhat like a museum where you can learn a lot about the castle’s history. The next area you can explore is the undercroft, where you can discover the archaeology of King John’s Castle. There is evidence of an early defense system which show that the castle was built on an existing fortification. Afterwards you head back outside into the Castle’s Courtyard. There are different kinds of games you can play here, and you can also take some nice photos here. Most of the games here are designed for smaller children, but a game of tug o war is definitely fun for the entire family! You can also see ruins here, such as the earliest remaining features of the stone castle, before you then head into the main part where you can climb up old stairs to enjoy a great view over Limerick. There are also lots of interactive installations through which you can learn a lot more about how people lived back then. Exploring the castle was definitely a lot of fun and I truly enjoyed the interactive parts. The highlight definitely was climbing up to enjoy the view from above!