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.
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King John’s Castle located in the heart of medieval Limerick City is just a stones 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 centre with state of the art interpretive activities and exhibitions.
21st century touch screen technology, 3D models and 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.
In the busy courtyard, you will discover a medieval campaign tent, a blacksmiths forge and scenes from a seventeenth-century siege. The sights, scenes and sounds of King John’s Castle and its environs all combine to recreate the atmosphere of the era.
