Glenveagh Castle is a large castellated mansion located in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland and was built in about 1870. Captain John …
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May 5, 2025
The castle is more of a stately home, and was lived in until the 60s, but has been set up for visitors and is a real eye opener into the lifestyles of the rich! ( and how the English basically built …Full review by mattbb2014
Mar 22, 2025
In order to get to the castle, it’s a 4 km walk and you can either do the walk or take a short bus ride. The castle itself is wonderful. It has such a homey field to it and he’s really well laid out …Full review by CrisH653
Sep 11, 2024
Three of us visited here and had a really good experience. It started with the shuttle driver who was friendly and a great joke teller! The estate is marvellous with stunning scenery and there is a r…Full review by Giovanniscozia
Yes the park is open in October. Beautiful views. And from the car park there is shuttle buses to the castle also. Just check for tour times if you want to see inside the castle as these …
Yes the park is open in October. Beautiful views. And from the car park there is shuttle buses to the castle also. Just check for tour times if you want to see inside the castle as these have to be purchased. Rest of national park is free.
March 17th – 31st October The Visitors Centre is open from 9.15am to 5.30pm The last Castle tour is at 4.30pm The last bus to castle and garden is at 4.45pm The last bus return from …
March 17th – 31st October The Visitors Centre is open from 9.15am to 5.30pm The last Castle tour is at 4.30pm The last bus to castle and garden is at 4.45pm The last bus return from the castle is at 5.45pm Castle Tours are Limited during July & August We advise that you arrive early to avoid disappointment. Castle Tour bookings can only be made when you arrive at the Castle. For more information contact glenveaghbookings@chg.
Does anyone know if blue badge holders can drive up to and park at the castle?
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As far as I can tell anyone can park at the car park, then get the shuttle bus to the Castle. But I believe there is a facility for blue badge holders to drive there themselves. The Castle has …
As far as I can tell anyone can park at the car park, then get the shuttle bus to the Castle. But I believe there is a facility for blue badge holders to drive there themselves. The Castle has stairs though, so it might not be that accessible to people with mobility issues.
I have a place to stay in Letterkenny but how to get to Letterkenny from Londonderry without a car? Then how to get from Letterkenny to Glenveagh Castle? I will be coming in a few days! Thanks for your help!
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Not sure how to do this via bus. I had a rental car. Might be worth it to rent a car for a day or two.
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