Stone castle with round towers and flags, located beside a river on a sunny day with blue sky and scattered clouds; bridge to the left and buildings in the background.

King Johns Castle

A 10 minute walk from Limerick Strand Hotel

Admission discounts apply for residents of Limerick Strand Hotel
Hotel guests must provide proof of stay at the relevant attractions admissions desk to avail of these rates.

Pre-book online HERE

Promo codes will be sent in your pre-arrival email.

King John’s Castle located in the heart of medieval Limerick City is just a stone’s throw from the Limerick Strand Hotel. Many bedrooms from the hotel enjoy stunning views of King John’s Castle, bringing over 800 years of dramatic local history to life.

This 13th-century Castle reopened in 2013, following a multi-million euro investment. Explore the brand-new visitor center with state-of-the-art interpretive activities and exhibitions.

21st-century touchscreen technology, 3D models, and a discovery drawer are among the exciting techniques that will connect you to tales of siege and warfare. Children will love the dazzling array of computer-generated animations and ghostly projections as they travel back through time. The Education and Activity Room is bustling with tasks to stimulate curious minds.

The sights, scenes, and sounds of King John’s Castle and its environs all combine to recreate the atmosphere of the era.

A solid, uniform blue background fills the entire image.

KING JOHNS CASTLE

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A medieval stone castle with round towers and battlements stands beside a river under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.