Trim Castle
The ultimate symbol of Norman glory
Trim Castle
The ultimate symbol of Norman glory
Site Closed
Trim Castle and it's grounds are fully closed until further notice .
Admission
Including the Keep
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Castle Excluding the Keep
Adult: €2.00
Group & Senior: €1.00
Child/ Student: €1.00
Family: €4.00
Trim Castle
Few places in Ireland contain more medieval buildings than the heritage town of Trim. Trim Castle is foremost among those buildings.
In fact, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy and his successors took 30 years to build it.
The central fortification is a monumental three-storey keep. This massive 20-sided tower, which is cruciform in shape, was all but impregnable in its day. It was protected by a ditch, curtain wall and water-filled moat.
Modern walkways now allow you to look down over the interior of the keep – a chance to appreciate the sheer size and thickness of the mighty castle walls.
The castle is often called King John’s Castle although when he visited the town he preferred to stay in his tent on the other side of the river. Richard II visited Trim in 1399 and left Prince Hal later Henry V as a prisoner in the castle.
Highlights
Gallery
Opening Times
November – February Open Weekends Only 9.00 to 16.00.
8th February – November 4th Open Daily
Please note that all groups must be pre-booked.
Average Length of Visit: 1 – 2 hours
Seasonal Opening Times
- Feb 8th – March 16th
09.30 – 16.30
- March 17th – Sept 30th
10.00 – 17.00
- Oct 1st – Oct 31st
09.30 – 16.30
- Nov 1st – Nov 4th
09.00 – 16.00
Notice
Please note that this is a very busy site and visitors may experience a delay during the summer months. Access cannot be guaranteed. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Access for visitors with disabilities is very restricted. Please note that some of the stairs in the keep are very steep and narrow. The keep is not accessible for visitors with disabilities and there is restricted access to the grounds only. There are interpretation panels in the grounds of the castle which allow for self-guiding.
On street parking. Max 2 hours. Paid ticket required
Contact
Trim
Co Meath
C15 HN90
046 943 8619 or 046 943 8964
trimcastle@opw.ie
Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Guided tours
- River Walk
- Toilets
- Walking trails
Restrictions
- Assistance dogs only
- Limited Access
- No climbing
Nearby sites to visit
Trim Castle
Hill of Tara
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Approx. 12.0 km from Trim Castle
Maynooth Castle
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Approx. 23.2 km from Trim Castle
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape
Approx. 27.2 km from Trim Castle
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Social Guide
Download, print and read our social guide (PDF) about visiting Trim Castle. This will help first-time visitors, families and people with developmental and learning disabilities to prepare for a visit to Trim Castle.
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