Casino Model Railway Museum & Malahide Castle

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Starting Time10:00 AM

Duration45 min

Arrive before30 min

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About

Kick off the day at the historic Malahide Castle, and then head to Dublin’s only model railway museum just 10 minutes walk from Malahide Castle in the heart of Malahide Village.

Explore the historic rooms and corridors of Malahide Castle with a guided tour. Learn about its fascinating past, which dates back to the 12th century, and discover the stories of the Talbot family, who once inhabited the castle.

Wander through the picturesque Talbot Botanic Gardens, surrounding the castle. There’s lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and serene water features that all call for photos. You can even put the kids on the enchanting Fairy Trail.

The Casino Model Railway Museum offers a close-up look at the exquisite workmanship of Cyril Fry’s hand-crafted models. Get up close to the extensive interactive displays, and learn all about Irish rolling stock and the history of the Irish railways.

What's Included

Admission to 2 world-class attractions
Admission to collections in the museum and a historical guided castle tour

What's Not Included

Admission to the fairy trail or botanic gardens not included

Instructions

On-site usage

Start your day at the castle at the allocated time - recommended arriving 15 mins earlier to pick up your tickets at the Admissions Desk at the Visitor Centre. Then after your castle tour make your way to the iconic Casino Cottage which is self-guided.