King John's Castle
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Overview
King John's Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 then repaired and extended many times in the following centuries. The Castle overlooks the broad majestic River Shannon. Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses, fortifications, siege mines, and the battlement walks.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr & Oct 9.30-6; May-Sep 9.30-7.30; Nov-Dec 9.30-5 (last admission 1hr before closing). Please check website for Jan-Mar opening
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
For many, this county is best known, not for its green fields, history or culture, but for the simple but effective rhyming scheme that shares the same name. The significance of the shared name is not certain, but a popular theory is that there is a folk song about Limerick which has a similar rhyming pattern.
Nearby places to stay
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Hotel
Shannon Springs Hotel
- Family rooms: 5
- WiFi available
- Lift available
Hotel
Temple Gate Hotel
- Family rooms:
Nearby places to stay
Shannon Springs Hotel
This hotel is ideally located for Shannon International Airport and the bedrooms are comfortably appointed and very quiet given the location. Food is a major element of the business, en...
Temple Gate Hotel
This smart hotel is owned and run by the Madden family and is located in the centre of the town. It incorporates a 19th-century, Gothic-style Great Hall banqueting room. The public area...
