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Welcoming School Tours for Over 50 Years

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has a proud history of welcoming school tours from near and far for over 50 years.
Offering students the opporunity to step back in time to see how our ancestors, lived, farmed and carried out everyday tasks is showcased in our "living museum" setting. Our colourful village characters including the schoolteacher, policeman, Bean an Tí's and resident musicians bring our visitor experience to life in an interactive, entertaining and engaging manner for young and old alike.

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The Bunratty Explorer Tour

A self-guided tour that encompasses all elements of the castle and folk park

Highlights include

·         15th Century Medieval Castle
·         Meet the Village Characters
·         Interactive Fairy Trail Experience
·         Pa’s Pet Farm (Open from mid May onwards)
·         Baking and Craft Demonstrations (subject to availability)
·         Native Irish Animals
·         30 Buildings spanning 200 years of history
·         Viking Playground
·         Regency Walled Garden
·         Woodland Walks and Nature Trails

€8 per child. Duration 2.5 hrs

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Engage & Explore Tour

Guided Tour of Castle and self guided tour of folk park plus 1 activity of your choice – €12 per child. Duration: Allow up to 3 hrs in total

Animal Husbandry & Conservation – Daily rounds with our resident farmer gathering eggs, feeding the animals and learning the importance of animal care and welfare. For more information Click Here
Butter Churning with Bunratty Folk Park Bean an Ti - The Bean an ti demonstrate the making of butter in the old style manner using a milk separator and 19th century butter churn. Students will learn about this period and benefit from the sage advice of these capable and wise ladies!

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