Trim Castle on Postcard

@travelleisure

"This well-preserved Anglo-Norman castle is located in County Meath on the banks of the River Boyne. Built in 1172, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland, and it took 30 years to build. In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and moat. The town of Trim is home to many medieval buildings, and the visitor center, located beside Trim Castle, offers a collection of medieval armor, model buildings, and tickets for Trim Castle tours." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@afar

"Even though Irelandis full of castles, it’s hard to beat the wonder of seeing the impressive Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in the country. With its ditch, curtain wall, and moat, the castle covers 300,000square feeton the south bank of the River Boyne. It was built by Hugh de Lacy around1176, and it took 30 years to complete. Wander around the castle grounds or take a 45-minute tour inside the castle keep, learning everything from its turbulent history in medieval times to the spots where the movie Braveheart was filmed."

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Mrs. Haney

Google

The guided tour was great!! There were so many great stories that were interesting (and not boring like some of the others we went on). The castle tour was done in sections so you didn't feel like it was a lot of climbing all at once which is great because I’ve had multiple ankle surgeries and did not think I would be able to make it. The castle is well-preserved & great to see!! Trim was one of our favorite stops in Ireland!

Alida Ryan

Google

Fantastic spot to learn about the history of the town and very reasonably priced. 5 euro per guided "Keep" the main residence of the castle. Free to walk around the land though, washroom on site for public use!

Etta Kendall

Google

Although the castle is not furnished, the grounds and the view are wonderful! The guided tour is required to enter the castle which allows the views of the three large stories of the castle and the ultimate view from the top! Lots of history!

Glenda Velez

Google

Must see castle in a beautiful quaint town. Amazing views of this well preserved castle. Parts of Braveheart were fined here, for those interested in these things. The castle is vast and clean.

Erin Machura

Google

Trim Castle was stunning! We chose not to do the guided tour for this one because I couldn’t climb 170 stairs. We thoroughly enjoyed walking the grounds and reading about the different areas within the castle grounds.

Carly Cloward

Google

We had a lovely time at the castle! Brenda our tour guide who showed us around the inside of the preserved castle was incredibly knowledgeable. She had a quick wit and enjoyable demeanor! It’s well worth the few Euro or you can go on a Wednesday for free entry.

charlie just charlie

Google

we joined a group tour with Brenda and she was probably the best guide I've ever had at any historic site. she's extremely knowledgeable, took care of every single visitor, showed and told us so many insightful and interesting bits you can't find in a book and made the 45-minute tour super fun for all ages. definitely a must and at €5 for a regular ticket, it's super affordable too. you can visit the castle grounds for free, but if you want to be at the top of the Keep (that's the ruin at the center of the castle grounds) and aren't afraid of climbing a few narrow steps, don't miss out on the guided tour. you can get the tickets last minute on-site at the booth and won't regret it.

Samantha Addington

Google

The grounds are open to the public for free, but paying for the ~1 hour tour of the cruciform keep is definitely worth it! Our tour guide was Brenda, and she did an amazing job giving in-depth and interesting information in an entertaining way. She told the whole history of the keep, from when it was built through the changes in occupancy and how those were reflected in the structure of the castle, all in a way that was amusing and engaging to her audience. The view of the town of Trim from the roof is excellent, a great activity for a clear day. Definitely one of the most worthwhile castles in Ireland, especially for those who want to dive into details of why castles are built the ways they are and what purpose different features of such structures serve.

Mrs. Haney

Google

The guided tour was great!! There were so many great stories that were interesting (and not boring like some of the others we went on). The castle tour was done in sections so you didn't feel like it was a lot of climbing all at once which is great because I’ve had multiple ankle surgeries and did not think I would be able to make it. The castle is well-preserved & great to see!! Trim was one of our favorite stops in Ireland!

Alida Ryan

Google

Fantastic spot to learn about the history of the town and very reasonably priced. 5 euro per guided "Keep" the main residence of the castle. Free to walk around the land though, washroom on site for public use!

Etta Kendall

Google

Although the castle is not furnished, the grounds and the view are wonderful! The guided tour is required to enter the castle which allows the views of the three large stories of the castle and the ultimate view from the top! Lots of history!

Glenda Velez

Google

Must see castle in a beautiful quaint town. Amazing views of this well preserved castle. Parts of Braveheart were fined here, for those interested in these things. The castle is vast and clean.

Erin Machura

Google

Trim Castle was stunning! We chose not to do the guided tour for this one because I couldn’t climb 170 stairs. We thoroughly enjoyed walking the grounds and reading about the different areas within the castle grounds.

Carly Cloward

Google

We had a lovely time at the castle! Brenda our tour guide who showed us around the inside of the preserved castle was incredibly knowledgeable. She had a quick wit and enjoyable demeanor! It’s well worth the few Euro or you can go on a Wednesday for free entry.

charlie just charlie

Google

we joined a group tour with Brenda and she was probably the best guide I've ever had at any historic site. she's extremely knowledgeable, took care of every single visitor, showed and told us so many insightful and interesting bits you can't find in a book and made the 45-minute tour super fun for all ages. definitely a must and at €5 for a regular ticket, it's super affordable too. you can visit the castle grounds for free, but if you want to be at the top of the Keep (that's the ruin at the center of the castle grounds) and aren't afraid of climbing a few narrow steps, don't miss out on the guided tour. you can get the tickets last minute on-site at the booth and won't regret it.

Samantha Addington

Google

The grounds are open to the public for free, but paying for the ~1 hour tour of the cruciform keep is definitely worth it! Our tour guide was Brenda, and she did an amazing job giving in-depth and interesting information in an entertaining way. She told the whole history of the keep, from when it was built through the changes in occupancy and how those were reflected in the structure of the castle, all in a way that was amusing and engaging to her audience. The view of the town of Trim from the roof is excellent, a great activity for a clear day. Definitely one of the most worthwhile castles in Ireland, especially for those who want to dive into details of why castles are built the ways they are and what purpose different features of such structures serve.

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