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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 opportunity 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.

For a fun-filled school tour, why not check out our Fossets Circus Ticket below, which includes park entry and tickets to Ireland's National Circus.

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Bunratty Explorer

Step Back In Time For An Unforgettable School Tour

Price: €11.70 per child
Duration: 2.5 hrs

Highlights Include:

Explore the 15th Century Medieval Castle
Meet the Village Characters such as the School Teacher, Doctor, Policeman, Postman and much more
Follow the enchanting Fairy Trail through the woodland trails of Bunratty Folk Park
Meet Native Irish Animal Breeds including Irish Wolfhounds, Irish Red Deer, Kerry Bog Ponies, Cob Horses, Donkeys, & more
Baking and Craft Demonstrations with the Bean an Tí and Blacksmith (subject to availability)
30 Buildings spanning 200 years of history
Have fun in the Viking Playground
Stroll through the beautiful Regency Walled Garden
Hop onboard the Bunratty Express Train
Visit the farmhouses and learn the history and heritage of rural 19th century Ireland
Woodland Walks and Nature Trails

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Visit Bunratty & Craggaunowen

Why not enjoy 2 of Ireland’s most iconic visitor attractions in one day?

Enjoy the Bunratty Explorer Tour and the Craggaunowen Living Past Tour all in one day for the combined price of €20 per child. Located just 15 minutes drive from each other, this ticket provides students with the opportunity to travel through Ireland’s fascinating past from Bronze Age Ireland to 15^th century medieval Ireland to Ireland of the early 1900’s all in one day, meeting an array of colourful characters along the way.

This ticket is available on a prepay basis only.

Call us on 061 711222 or email bunratty@claretourismdev.ie for more details.

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Combo School Tour Offer

FOSSETTS CIRCUS SCHOOL TOUR

Circus plus Castle & Park visit

Price: €20 per child

Includes: Tickets to the award-winning Fossetts Circus including full access to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and 2 free teacher places per school.

Dates: June 10th, 11th, 12th, & 13th

Duration: Circus 1.5 hours / Allow additional 1-1.5hours to explore the park

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is delighted to welcome back the world-famous Fossett's Circus for June 2025. The perfect option for your 2025 school tour. There will be a performances at 11:30 am daily on June 10th, 11th, 12th, & 13th.

Featuring the very best of international circus performers such as jugglers, aerial acrobats and daredevils. Highlights include “The Globe of Speed” featuring FMX Stunt Motorcycle rides, The Wheel of Death, High in the Roof of the Big Top the Thrilling “Flying Trapeze” and much much more.

Included are exciting and new circus presentations never before seen in Ireland. Throughout the LIVE fast-paced performances, “IRELAND’S FAVOURITE CLOWN” “Otto” will bring his special brand of magic (and Mayhem) to the Show.

TO BOOK CALL 061 711222 OR email bunratty@claretourismdev.ie

* Please note, includes 2 free teracher places. Additional teachers/SNAs are €18 per person

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Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Shannon Aviation Museum

Explore Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Shannon Aviation Museum this summer on the ultimate school tour for a combo price of €26.50 per student.

Step back in time with the Bunratty Explorer Tour as students get to explore the 15th century medieval castle, wander through the farmhouses, engage with the friendly village characters, meet the many breeds of native Irish animals and follow the magical Fairy Trail.

Soar into the exciting world of aviation at the Shannon Aviation Museum. Get up close to iconic vintage aircraft, admire the sleek lines of famed fighter jets and uncover the stories of aviation history.

Approximately 10 minutes from each other, this tickets provides students the opportunity to be immersed into Ireland's history and heritage as well as exploring the wonders of aviation and how flight works.

To book contact the Shannon Aviation Museum on 061-363687 or email info@shannonaviationmuseum.com for more details.

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Primary School

Bunratty Explorer

Combo School Tour Offer

FOSSETTS CIRCUS SCHOOL TOUR

School Tour Combo Package