We invite you to be a part of something really special this Christmas at our enchanted Johnstown Castle. On this traditional experience, all of our guests will enjoy festive activities with our team of merry elves inside the fairy-tale castle. There will be 3 groups per time slot but each group will enjoy time with…
Johnstown Castle is honoured to have a received a very kind donation of Dr Roger Ball’s Bodhrán. The instrument was handmade by local Wexford craftspeople based on ideas proposed by Johnstown staff. This was presented to him on his departure from Johnstown Castle in 1984. Part of the third floor of the Castle was modified…
We are delighted and honoured to be included as one of the ‘Leinster Visits Merit Award’ winners. The award reflects the hard work, commitment and passion of all our staff at Johnstown Castle. We also have to say a big thank you to our Castle tour volunteers who help so much throughout the year and…
From Friday 17th March 2023, Johnstown Castle grounds will remain open until 5:30pm daily (last admission 4:30pm). We will open daily at 9am, with guided Castle tours available daily at set times (see bookings page times). Please keep an eye on our socials for an updates on further changes to the opening times. For all tour…
From Monday January 9th 2023, Wexford Bus is making significant changes to the Wexford to Kilmore Quay, 390 Route. The service will be more frequent, operating up to 6 times daily in each direction, and will have an improved route operating via Johnstown Castle and Piercestown village. We are delighted to a part of the updated…
The Essex Skipper – the smallest butterfly in Ireland – is quite new to Ireland, as well as Johnstown!
We have now moved to our Spring opening hours at Johnstown Castle.
We are open daily from 9am – 5.30pm. (Café until 5pm).
Last entry for members is 5pm & 4.30pm for day visitors. Book Castle tours here!
