Trim Castle
📍 County Meath, Ireland
About
Trim Castle is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m2. Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath. The Irish Government currently own and are in charge of the care of the castle, through the state agency The Office of Public Works (OPW).
Getting There
🚌 Bus from Dublin
Bus Éireann route 111 from Dublin Busáras (1 hr 15 min). Stops in Trim town centre, 5 min walk.
🅿️ Town Parking
Free parking in Trim town. Car park near the castle entrance.
🚗 By Car
About 45 km northwest of Dublin on the R154. Well signed from the M3.
Terrain & Accessibility
📐 Steep Stairs in Keep⚠️ Uneven Ground👟 Sturdy Footwear🚶 Grounds Mostly Flat
The largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. The grounds are accessible but the keep interior (guided tour only) involves steep narrow stairs. Used as a filming location for Braveheart. The town walk along the Boyne is flat and pleasant.
Events & Activities
JUN
20
Trim Castle Medieval Festival
Re-enactments, medieval market, and living history in the castle grounds.
FAMILYSEP
8
Heritage Week Tours
Special OPW tours exploring parts of the castle not usually accessible.
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