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Enniscorthy Castle

Home to Norman knights, English armies, Irish rebels and prisoners, and local merchant families. 1,000 years of history in the heart of County Wexford

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Welcome to Enniscorthy Castle

Explore our Norman Castle's history through self-guided, guided or group tours. Chat with our knowledgeable guides on the rooftop battlements.

Self-Guided Visit

Browse our interactive and informative permanent and temporary exhibitions at your own pace. Our guides are on hand to offer detailed insights.

Exhibit panel inside Enniscorthy Castle featuring Eileen Gray’s photograph, displayed alongside examples of her modernist furniture designs.

Guided Castle Tour

An engaging tour covering the history and heritage of Enniscorthy town, the Castle, and its inhabitants is presented by our knowledgeable guides at scheduled times over the weekends and bank holidays.

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Private Event Hire

From meetings and workshops to corporate dinners and civil ceremonies, Enniscorthy Castle offers genteel surroundings for your special event. Contact our friendly staff to organise a day to remember!

Elegant period room in Enniscorthy Castle featuring vintage sofas, a marble fireplace with a large mirror, wooden floors, tall, draped windows and a piano in the corner.

School Tours

Whether you are visiting one, two or all three sites, our tour guides will bring your group through an engaging and informative journey.

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Exterior view of Enniscorthy Castle with its stone towers and flag, set against a sunny backdrop of Vinegar Hill and nearby town buildings.

Plan Your Visit

We look forward to welcoming you to Enniscorthy Castle overlooking the River Slaney. Here’s all of the information you need for your visit.

Your Visit
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Enniscorthy Castle: a millenium of History

A fortress, a battleground, a home, a museum – history surrounds you at Enniscorthy Castle

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Taking a walk up Vinegar Hill, seeing the local houses with their beautiful gardens and learning the history at Enniscorthy Castle and the rebellion centre, has been a real highlight to this trip, will be coming back

Lesley, France

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We visited Enniscorthy Castle - very informed guide, amazing views of the surrounding area from the rooftop and 3 very interesting floors of exhibitions.

Nicholas, Dublin

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The history of Enniscorthy Castle and the views from the top of Vinegar Hill are what we loved most about our trip to Ireland.

Donatella, Italy