An 800-year-old Talbot family stronghold set in 260 acres of parkland, with opulent state rooms, botanic gardens, Ireland's only exotic butterfly house, and a woodland fairy trail for children.
A 45-minute guided walk through the castle's private rooms, art collections and furnishings, telling the story of the Talbot family. Tours run daily in English, with audio guides available in Irish, Polish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese and Mandarin.
Dating to 1475, the Great Hall is one of Ireland's most impressive medieval rooms and today displays an important collection of Jacobite portraits on loan from the National Gallery of Ireland. The castle also holds Flemish 17th-century carvings, Georgian drawing rooms in 'Malahide Orange' and Edwardian bedrooms.
Meticulously landscaped grounds with flowerbeds, ponds and rare exotic species, including collections from Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand. Look for the Cambridge Glasshouse, the oldest greenhouses (Dutch House and Peach House), the Rose Garden and the RHS-awarded Sarracenia collection.
Step inside the Cambridge Glasshouse in the Walled Garden to see hundreds of exotic butterflies, with over 20 species flying among tropical plants. A magical, photo-friendly experience for all ages.
A family-friendly trail through the 20-acre wooded West Lawn, with hidden fairy houses, sculptures and whimsical creatures. Ask for the free Fairy Trail activity booklet for children, which includes a map, clues and a secret mission.
Fingal County Council manages the 200 acres of surrounding parkland, with a well-maintained path network, a 9-hole golf course, an 18-hole pitch and putt course, tennis courts and Malahide Cricket Club. Picnics are permitted in designated areas.
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