Have a Merry Medieval Christmas at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

The Merry Medieval Christmas programme of Living History begins the last week of November and children (U12) are admitted free of charge.

Did you know that the Lord of the Medieval Castle was the original Santa figure? Before Santa ever set foot in the North Pole with his Elves, the Lord of the Castle was the giver of gifts to all his subjects. This was the origin of the Christmas Box tradition. The naming of Boxing Day dates back to medieval times when workers received food and gifts in boxes from their Lords.

The Mint a Merry Medieval Christmas Tour runs seven days a week, every half hour, beginning at 10.00am weekdays and 11.30am at weekends; the last tour is at 4.30pm. Admission is €6 for adults and two children (under 12 years) are free of charge with each full paying adult.

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

Experience Dalkey Castle’s Living History Live Performance with characters from Dalkey’s medieval past! The Barber Surgeon will offer a quick tooth extraction, chilling amputation or worse! The Archer will try out his long bow and lead you to the battlements. Beware of the Murder Hole and the flushing of the Garderobe! The Medieval Cook prepares a meal of baked hedgehog or dressed swan. Actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Company bring Dalkey’s medieval history vividly to life with live performances daily from 9.30am weekdays and 11.00am weekends. Living History is supported by Pobal & Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Guided Historical Walks
Walk and Talk...an experienced guide reveals the stories behind Dalkey's streetscape and ancient history. Guided Historical Walks leave from Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre May 1st-August 31st Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 14.00 and Tuesday & Friday at 11.00 and can be pre-booked at other times by arrangement (minimum number of eight). Bloomsday Celebrations on June 16th annually.

Opening Times:
Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5.00pm
Sun: 11.00am-5.00pm
All year round excl Christmas and 6th-9th April 2009.
After Sept 30th 2009 please check availability as refurbishment work may have commenced.

Admission Prices:
Adults €6
Child €4
Concession: €5
Family: €16

group admission prices
Leader free 1+ 10, 2+20: no group rate. Living History/Live performance at no additional charge.

Facilities:
Dalkey is on the Dart Rail line: 30mins south from Dublin city. Dalkey has a friendly village atmosphere on the coast with bars, bistros, art galleries to balance your city experience.

How to Get There:
Dalkey is 12.8km south on N11. Parking locally.
Dart (Railway)directly to Dalkey 30 mins from Dublin city centre.
From Dún Laoghaire Ferry Terminal travelling south on Coast Road through Glasthule & Sandycove (10 mins)
From M50 take Exit 16 and follow signs for Killiney & Dalkey

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