Free Admission Day at Charles Fort on Saturday 15th August 2026
Price
Free of charge
Dates
Guided Tours available at: 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Location
Charles Fort Military Fortress
The ongoing and dedicated conservation and restoration work of the OPW works team and tour guides enables us to offer you a free visit to this majestic site. Why not seize the opportunity to explore on your own or take a guided tour around this 17th century star-shaped coastal artillery fort overlooking Kinsale Harbour. From military arcitecture to strict disciplinary rules and from siege warfare to the ordinary lives of the soldiers and their familes who resided here - there are many tales to uncover. Guided Tours available at: 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Free Admission to visitors on Saturday 15th August 2026. No pre-booking required.
Allow yourself at least one hour to explore the 12 acres within Charles Fort, visit the exhibition centres and take the opportunity to go on a guided tour with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides
TFI local link shuttle bus no: 253 (Kinsale town to Charles Fort) and bus no: 255 (MTU campus to Charles Fort) are available. Check out their schedules at: https://locallinkcork.ie/
Getting Here
3km from Kinsale – turn off Cork-Kinsale road (R600) 2km from the town.
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