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Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of North County Dublin’s Top Attractions

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Tuesday, 13 October 2020 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel

Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of North County Dublin’s Top Attractions

I feel blessed to live in Malahide with its abundance of natural amenities, one of the most outstanding being Malahide Castle and Gardens. I tend to walk along the coast most days or around Paddy’s Hill if I want a climb. But I always head to the ‘Castle’ when the coast is too raw and windy, so I am pretty familiar with every inch of the trails around the Castle Demesne.

When my own children were young, we spent a lot of time there, particularly when the fabulous playground was built. It has been upgraded several times since and is always busy, particularly at weekends. Now we are back again with our grandchildren.

Under the ownership of Fingal County Council and operated by Shannon Heritage, there is plenty to see and do there. Spread over the 260-acre estate, there are public tennis courts, a par-3 golf course, playing fields for the local soccer and GAA clubs, and the Cricket Club, venue for international matches.

And you can visit the famous Malahide Castle, once owned by the Talbot family and dating back to the 12th century.

Malahide Castle

 

The Talbot Botanic Gardens

Malahide Castle Victorian Conservatory

A walled garden with seven glasshouses, a Victorian conservatory and plants from around the globe (such as Chile and Australia), the Talbot Botanic Gardens are an absolute must-see for any gardening enthusiast. They are, in effect, a showcase for the plant-collecting passion of the final Baron, Lord Milo Talbot (a dedicated botanist apparently) having started life over 200 years ago as a kitchen garden to cultivate fruit and vegetables…and a wonderfully colourful spectacle too.

 

The Butterfly House

The Cambridge Glasshouse in the Walled Gardens is the only butterfly house in Ireland and has over 20 species of these colourful creatures flying around the tropical plants. A real experience for butterfly experts and novices (like us) alike. Logan was fascinated and not in the least frightened of having one resting on his shoulder.

Malahide Castle The Butterfly House

The Fairy Trail

We visited The Fairy Trail for the first time with our grandsons a few weeks ago. Admittedly it was a lovely sunny day, warm enough for a picnic, but I would recommend it at any time.  We spent about an hour and a half following the trail and finding the clues in an interactive booklet. Logan was mesmerised and one-year old Cole wanted to climb everything.

Situated in woodland around the Castle’s West Lawn, the trail is about 1.8km long and features fun sculptures, fairy houses and various hidden gems.

I even found a place to rest.

Cole was looking for dragons to slay below.

While Logan was examining the Fairy Village.

Malahide Castle Fairy Trail

We also came up close and personal with one of the peacocks who was not the least bit perturbed by our intrusion.

Peacock in Malahide Castle

You can enjoy Malahide Castle woodlands, walks and playground free of charge. You pay to visit the castle, The Victorian Walled Garden,  The Butterfly House and Fairy Trail. But one ticket can be purchased for all. Check for offers online at www.malahidecastleand gardens.ie

I do not think you will be disappointed. Malahide Castle Demesne is beautiful in every season.

Tagged under: Malahide Castle and Gardens, North County Dublin:things to do, The Butterfly House, The Fairy Trail, What to do in Co. Dublin, What to do in Malahide

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12 Comments to “ Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of North County Dublin’s Top Attractions”

  1. ROBIN LAMONTE says :Reply
    October 14, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Hilda,

    How wonderful that you spent the day with Cole and Logan at ther castle!
    That is something we don’t have in the States! Castles are why I love to visit Europe and learn more about the history and the culture of each country.

    Someday I will come to Ireland and perhaps you can show me more of your Ireland!

    Hugs my friend!
    Robin

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 14, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      That would be delightful Robin. Looking forward to it.

  2. Michele Linton says :Reply
    October 14, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    This place sounds magical! Thank you for sharing your special day! I would love to visit one day.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 14, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Michele. We enjoy it certainly.

  3. mireille says :Reply
    October 14, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    What a beautiful place to visit! I miss Europe and its castles (that is our sons’ favorite things to see when we go to France and Spain. And you find a perfect resting place!
    http://www.chezmireilefashiontravelmom.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 14, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks Mireille. There is so much to do there. Wea re lucky to live so close.

  4. Laurie says :Reply
    October 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    This looks like a lovely day out Hilda. I hope you are all ok over there? Your lockdown is worse than ours but I think we have the same coming xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 19, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      We have even more coming tonight….

  5. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    October 19, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    A LOVELY OUTING WITH TWO LITTLE TIKES!
    I have a question to ask you…………I will look for your email NOW!
    IF I donot find please send me an EMAIL to :iolacontessa@gmail.com

    XX

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 24, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Thank for commenting La Contessa and also for your email. I do not know why the e mail notifications are not working even though it says you have subscribed. I am going to ask my tech guy to look at it again. Many others have said the same. It is so annoying…

  6. MJ says :Reply
    October 29, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    I have had the pleasure of visiting Malahide and Malahide Castle. What a beautiful area! I cannot wait to return – hopefully soon! For the moment, we are socially distancing in SC, USA!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      October 29, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      I hope we all can travel next year. Thank you for commenting.

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