Historic Site

Blarney Castle

A castle with grounds and gardens in Ireland, where children are allowed to kiss the Blarney Stone, though for the youngest it is the staff's call.

Typical visit

Ages

Booking

Price

Adults €24, children aged 6-16 €12, and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children €65.

Free entry

Children aged 5 and under go free, and visitors with a disability enter free if they let staff know.

Tickets

No booking needed: buy online or at the ticket office when you arrive.

Refunds

Tickets are not refundable, but you can change the date.

Last entry

Last admission is one hour before closing, e.g. 16:00 from January to March and 17:00 from May to September.

Coming with kids

Children aged 6-16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Food

There is a café (no. 12 on the map) and a coffee hut just inside the entrance.

Parking

The on-site car park costs a €2 flat fee, closes at closing time (€50 penalty for cars released later) and has no overnight parking.

There is no slot to plan around at Blarney Castle: entry isn’t timed, so you can arrive whenever suits you during opening hours, which change month by month. The castle is open all year apart from two days at Christmas. Pay by Visa or Mastercard, and bear in mind that tickets bought in advance can’t be refunded, only moved to another date. Dogs are not allowed in the castle or gardens, except guide and assistance dogs. The limitation is access: the castle itself is not wheelchair accessible, and only a portion of the grounds and gardens is.

Family FAQ

How much does Blarney Castle cost?

Adults €24, children aged 6-16 €12, and a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children €65.

Do you need to book Blarney Castle in advance?

No booking needed: buy online or at the ticket office when you arrive.

Is there parking at Blarney Castle?

The on-site car park costs a €2 flat fee, closes at closing time (€50 penalty for cars released later) and has no overnight parking.

Why kids will love it

Children can kiss the Blarney Stone. For those under eight, it is up to the staff member on duty, so younger children may end up watching rather than taking their turn.