Malahide Castle; A Bright future
Fingal County Council and Failte Ireland are investing approximately €12m in upgrading tourism facilities, access and signage, and to provide a world class visitor experience.
This ambitious redevelopment Programme for Malahide Castle and Demesne will include:
- Redevelopment of the Castle Courtyard to the rear of Malahide Castle area in order to showcase the world-renowned Talbot Botanic Gardens
- A new interpretive and educational centre, focusing on the fabulous history of Malahide Castle, the Botanic Gardens and Malahide itself
- Visitors to the Gardens will enjoy a vastly extended tour including previously unseen areas, across the various lawns, gardens and structures; West Lawn, the Talbot Walled Garden, and seven different glasshouses
- Works to the Castle itself will consist of much needed repair work to the structure main and improved mobility access.
- An interpretation area in the stunning vaulted basement of the Castle, portraying the multi faceted story of the Talbots, who occupied the Castle for more than 800 years
- A range of improvements to the 250 acre public park, including signage, pathways, and entrances.
- Avoca Food Hall and Shop area to be included in the newly renovated and reconstructed building in the Courtyard. Avoca, a well known Irish food and craft brand, plan to create 80 jobs with this venture, this summer.
- An updated ticketing system, including a centralised Ticket Kiosk offering combined and individual tickets for the various attractions contained in the Demesne plus a new website capable of accepting online ticket reservations
Read our overview of Malahide Castle.
Avoca Food Hall and Shop due to open summer 2012 in Malahide Castle
