Glenveagh Castle

Glenveagh, Ireland

Glenveagh Castle is a large castellated mansion located in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland. Captain John George Adair built Glenveagh Castle between 1867 and 1873. It stands within the boundaries of Glenveagh National Park, near both Churchill and Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is built in the Scottish baronial architectural style and consists of a four-story rectangular keep, surrounded by a garden, and a backdrop of some 165.4 km2 of mountains, lakes, glens and woods complete with a herd of red deer. The Irish Gleann Bheatha (Bheithe) translates into English as 'Glen of the Birch Trees'. The visitor centre has displays that explain the park as well as an audio-visual show and is accessible for patrons with disabilities.

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Glenveagh, Ireland
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Founded: 1867-1873
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Ireland

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The Romanian Guy (2 years ago)
For me it’s a top 5 place to see if you go to Ireland or Northern Ireland. It has a beautiful history and the places and the castle are stunning. 3 weeks ago, in our 6 days trip around Ireland and Northern Ireland, we had to make a stop here. We were the first customers to arrive at 9 in the morning when it opened. We bought the tickets from the Visitors Center where we paid 3€ for the bus (Visitor Center - Castle and return) and 7€ for the Castle. Next to the Castle you can find a restaurant/coffee shop and toilets as well. Enjoy!
Ann Phipps (2 years ago)
I enjoyed looking around this small castle although it seems more like a stately home & the views from the turret were great. I had a walk around the gardens & in the summer I think they would be great as I was there late September
Pat Whitman (2 years ago)
We toured the castle and enjoyed it. It was well worth the admission fee. We also ate in the restaurant and the food was very good and extremely delicious ? All the staff inside the castle, in the amazing gardens, the restaurant and gift shop were very friendly and helpful.
Saoirse Ní Cheandaill (2 years ago)
The Castle is now Self-Guided with poster cards in each of the rooms. Still a very beautiful place to visit. Most of the furniture inside is older than the castle itself. There is a tea room, coffee shop, gift shop, and interpretation centre. You can walk from the car park (about 4km) and tour the castle gardens and trails at no charge. They now allow photography and videos inside the castle! However, there is a strict no-fly zone for drones in the Glenveagh Castle Grounds and Gardens.
Janet Almendinger (2 years ago)
Beautiful grounds, keep up very well. We took the bus up to the castle, you can walk on the trail that follows the same way the bus drives. Bus is 3 euro round trip or 1.50 1 way. Nice parking lot and restrooms by parking, in visitor center and by the castle. My husband and I had a Mocha and latte in the visitor center, didn't care for it much. Worth a visit.
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