We visited on Sunday 16th April. A magnificent Castle preserved without any extra enhancement. Lovely surroundings with pleasant walks around the castle and along the river Boyne. Access to the grounds is free and there is a €5 charge for a guided tour of the interior of the castle which lasts about 45 minutes. We took the option of a guided tour which was very informative and I would thoroughly recommend that. Our guide, Margaret, was very knowledgeable and could really paint a word picture of life in and around the Castle. All ideas of romantic Anglo Norman knights, beautiful maidens and happy bucolic peasants were quickly disposed of . She included everyone in the group,children and adults. Inside the castle would be very challenging for anyone with limited mobility because there are a lot of winding staircases, made as Margaret explained, to restrict access to the interior. There are plenty of notice boards in the castle grounds which give great information on the castle complex and surrounding buildings. Well worth a visit but give yourself plenty of time particularly if you have an interest in history.

Trim Castle is magnificent and though I'm not going to lie and say the visit to the Keep is the not highlight, something I've done many, many times, the grounds are still well worth a visit and are a delight onto themselves. Fair play to the OPW, it us beautifully maintained and they have a one way system in these times of Covid wherby you tour the site on your own. Plenty of signage makes sure you learn plenty as well as take in the lovely scenery. It's free for the rest of 2020 though even in 'normal' times the entrance fee is very, very nominal. Plenty of staff on site to answer questions and add to your visit.

This was our last stop of 5 on a 130 km tour north of Dublin, finding a parking spot (1 euro/hr) next to the entrance. The tall keep dominates the 7 acre interior enclosed by curtain wall ruins. To the side, a Great Hall ruins has views across the Boyne River to the tall spire left of the 1368 Augustian St. Mary's Abbey. Excellent ruins in a small active village.