As Howth Castle is still a private residence it is not open daily for public viewing. The inside of the castle is only accessible during arranged times for guided tours. Information about guided tours can be found below.
We are running a limited number of Guided Tours on the Property with our historian Daniel Eglington Carey. Join him for an hour-long walk through the historic castle and its surrounding gardens to learn about the St. Lawrence family and the architectural beauty of Howth Castle. With a presence in Howth since 1177, the St. Lawrence family were an important part of Irish life as Lords and Earls of Howth and their family seat has been built-on and expanded, through names like Bindon, Morrison and Lutyens, to reach its impressive form today. Having been a private family home until very recently, this is a unique place to visit and one of extreme importance in Irish history. Please be aware that the castle is awaiting restoration and is currently unfurnished but the stories and architectural features behind closed doors are no less interesting. These guided tour is approximately 60 minutes in length and can be booked online at the link below.
Howth Castle/Daniel Mobile Number +373 (0) 86 047 0171 / email daniel@howthcastle.ie
It is also possible to have a guided tour of the inside as an add-on to a Howth Castle Cookery School Corporate Hire, Private or Team Building Event. For more information on this email info@howthcastlecookeryschool.ie.
Howth Castle grounds provide a beautiful spot for a walk up the driveway, past the castle and up to Deer Park Golf and the Café Bar. You can follow signs which will direct you from the side of the Café Bar which lead all the way through to the historical site of Aideen's Grave. This path also brings you past the magnificent Rhododendron Gardens which you will find in full bloom for most of May and June.
Howth Castle is available for film hire. If you would like more information or to meet one of the team, please email us here at info@howthcastle.ie
Exit at M50 following signpost to Malahide. Follow R139 through Baldoyle to R809. Joining the Coast road R106, then left on R105 to Howth.
From Dublin City Centre, head east on North Quays, continuing onto Amiens Street and along North Strand Road to Fairview. Continue straight along R105 coast road through Clontarf Road towards Sutton Cross and then straight on to Howth.
No.6 and H3 from Dublin City Centre
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30 minutes from Dublin City Centre heading north, to Howth.
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