Opening Times
The Irish National Heritage Park is open all year round and, like our ancestors, opening hours are influenced by the seasons, with later opening during Summer months.
Park Times
January — February
9:30 am – 5:00 pm last entry time: 3 pm
March— June
9:30 am – 5:30 pm last entry time: 4 pm
July — August
9:30 am – 6:30 pm last entry time: 5 pm
September — October
9:30 am – 5:30 pm last entry time: 4 pm
November — December
9:30 am – 5:00 pm last entry 3 pm
(Closed for Christmas break – Monday the 23rd of December – Reopens on Saturday the 28th of December)
Tour Times (Sept & Oct)
Pre-Historic Ireland
9:45 am & 12:30 & 15:30pm
Early Christian Ireland
10:30am & 13:15pm
Age of Invasion
11:30am & 14:30pm
The duration of both the Prehistoric and Early Christian tours is 30 minutes, while the Age of Invasion tour takes 40/45 minutes.
(Tour times are subject to change due to availability)
Restaurant and Cafe opening times
Opening time – Weekdays 10:am – Weekends – 9:30 am.
January— February
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
March — June
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
July — August
9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
September — October
10:00 am – 4.30 pm
November — December
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Book Tickets
Booking your tickets online before you arrive is convenient and it secures your place.
Things To See And Do
The park has 16 reconstructed sites for you to see and learn about, from the Dolmen to Fulacht Fiadh and the Crannog to Viking Ship. The park is situated on 35 acres for you to explore, from hillside to estuary and woodland to riverbank.
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Experiences
Heritage experiences bring you up close and personal with day-to-day life. Try your hand at Falconry.
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Guided Tours
Join any one of the three guided tours - Pre-Historic Ireland, Early Christian Ireland or The Age of Invasion – or make a day of it and do all three.
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Restaurant and Café
Our restaurant and café facility with both indoor and outdoor seating, is situated in the Visitor Centre building and offers spectacular views over the Crannog.
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School Tours
We welcome primary and secondary school groups as well as students from colleges and universities.
