Birr Castle Tours

History is all around you at Birr Castle. From the way it was built to what it was used for, this impressive structure has some secrets lurking behind its doors.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when spending time in Birr. Birr Castle is a good place to kick off here, but there are loads of other worthy spots to discover. Woodland Cottage Garden, and Birr Golf Club are near the fortified complex and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
City Centre Dublin
Price was $743, price is now $600 per person
$600
per person
Jan 27 - Jan 30
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Dublin (DUB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,827 reviews)
Clean room, courteous professional staff.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Clone House

Clone House

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $5,652, price is now $4,531 per person
$4,531
per person
Mar 9 - Mar 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Dublin (DUB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
Amazing old building with beautiful surroundings. Lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
City Centre Dublin
Price was $959, price is now $769 per person
$769
per person
Mar 9 - Mar 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Dublin (DUB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was incredible. Fantastic location

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Popular places to visit

Woodland Cottage Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Woodland Cottage Garden, a lovely green space in Birr. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Woodland Cottage Garden

Birr Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Birr at Birr Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the bars.

Birr Golf Club

Leap Castle

5/5(5 reviews)

Every year Leap Castle attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, drawn by mysterious stories of dreadful deeds and eerie apparitions.

Leap Castle

River Shannon Brewery

You can take time to visit River Shannon Brewery during your travels to Birr. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

River Shannon Brewery

Banagher Library

Banagher Library is just one of the places to see in Birr, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Banagher Library

Banagher Town Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Banagher Town Centre during your trip to Birr. Take in the jazz scene and countryside in the area.

Banagher Town Centre

Best Lodging Options Near Birr Castle

County Arms Birr

County Arms Birr

4 out of 5
Moorpark Birr Offaly
County Arms Birr
ESCAPE INTO NATURE

ESCAPE INTO NATURE

Coolderry birr Offaly
ESCAPE INTO NATURE
Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre

Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre

3.5 out of 5
Birr OY
Apartment 3 Bedroom Banagher Town Centre
Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast

Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast

3 out of 5
Dun Cromain Birr County Offaly
Dun Cromain Bed and Breakfast
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.

Banagher on the Shannon Offaly
Spacious four-bed property located in Banagher outside Birr.
Woodview Cottage

Woodview Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Lavagh Birr County Offaly
Woodview Cottage
Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains

Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains

2 out of 5
OY Offaly
Silver Bloom Cabin, a peaceful retreat in Kinnitty’s Slieve Bloom Mountains
Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Kinnitty Kinnitty Offaly
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Racket Hall Country House

Racket Hall Country House

3 out of 5
Dublin Rd Roscrea Tipperary
Racket Hall Country House
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