Tours from: 11.15am to 11.45am and 3.15pm to 3.45pm
Discover the newly established Herb Garden at Athlone Castle during our free mini-guided tours. Inspired by the castle gardens of the Middle Ages, Athlone Castle’s Herb Garden features native species of herbs, flowers, berries, and a wildflower meadow.
During the tour, visitors will discover the historical importance of horticulture and the multitude of uses for common kitchen herbs and flowers, as well as the importance of planting herbs and flowers to stop the decrease in the population of pollinators.
This event at Athlone Castle is supported by the Heritage Council under the Irish Walled Towns Network 2024 Interpretation Fund.
Places are limited, and pre-booking is essential. Access to this event is included with a regular admission fee to Athlone Castle.
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Visit our 13th century castle and experience history brought alive…
Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon and evolved into a bold defensive structure over the centuries. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today.
We tell the story of settlement in this part of Ireland’s Ancient East, from the Neolithic period through Viking, and Medieval ages to modern life in Athlone.
