We went in a group of 22 and it was no problem, wish we had more time there it was very interesting. We were shown where the lift was and a man helped the less able of us to use it. The views from the castle over Athlone were stunning.
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Athlone Castle
Athlone, Ireland
09064 42130
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Ranked #6 of 14 attractions in Athlone
Type: Castles
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This imposing castle was originally built in 1210 for England's King John. The newly renovated space offers visitors the chance to explore 8 new...
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This imposing castle was originally built in 1210 for England's King John. The newly renovated space offers visitors the chance to explore 8 new exhibits that tell the story of the castle and the town of Athlone on the banks of the River Shannon.
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Roscommon, Ireland
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dublin ireland
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i like our walk all over town and along river bank and we saw athlone castle...al done up and looking stroong and splendid..great place to visit...do give it an hour when in athlone
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Dublin, Ireland
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Easy to access and great views from top. No charge just to walk around main area. Got lovely photos of the river and the town itself.
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Basel, Switzerland
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This castle has recently undergone major refusrbishment and reopened to the public. It tells the history of the area over several centuries and features some excellent interraction exhibits which will appeal to all ages. I visited with a group and as we had a busy schedule couldn't stay as long as warranted, but will definitely return. Allow between 1 and...
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Carrickfergus
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Living in Carrickfergus which has a Magnificent 1280 Castle we are into Castles and found this one and it's history very interesting. There are great video depictions of the siege and the whole story is very well told with lots of eager volunteer staff on hand to assist.
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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I think they tell you that 50 minutes to an hour will 'do' the castle, but I was in there for two hours. Lots of interesting displays, some interactive, and the volunteer who gave us a history of the castle was very informative and interesting to listen to. I really enjoyed my visit.
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Ireland
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Visited with three kids recently and really enjoyed it. Good fun. Small but perfectly formed and lots of interactive stuff.
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Munich, Germany
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When I asked a local if the castle was worth a visit, I earned a confused look and the answer 'Not sure about that... '.
I still paid a visit and at first was delighted to see that you could enter the castle without any fee. There is an interesting exhibition in the middle, as well as a museum and...
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Huntington Beach, California
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I wish we had more time to spend at this castle. I found it interesting as an engineer because of the way it was built. It really is more of a fort than a traditional castle in Ireland. The visitor's center is a beautiful addition to the castle and the architecture blends so well. We didn't have time to go...
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This recently refurbished visitor attraction is now well worth a visit, lots of interesting history and a great place for children to see
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