Howth Castle ( HOHTH) and estate lie just outside the village of Howth, County Dublin in Ireland, in the administration of Fingal County Council. The castle was the ancestral home of the line of the St Lawrence family (see: Earl of Howth) that had held the area since the Norman Invasion of 1180, and held the title of Lord of Howth until circa 1425, the Baron Howth to 1767, then Earl of Howth until 1909. The castle and estate are held since 1909 by their distaff heirs, the Gaisford-St Lawrence family.
The estate includes much of the peninsula of Howth Head, including extensive heathland and much of Howth's cliff walks, with views over Dublin Bay, light woodland, and the island of Ireland's Eye. On the grounds near the castle are golf, pitch and putt and footgolf facilities, a former hotel, formal gardens and a pond, rhododendron walks - and several small streams pass through the estate.
Patrick Walsh | Apr 22, 2018
A lovely wee castle to visit, great cafe too. ☕
Jana Olbrichova | Feb 13, 2018
Nice castle and park but we did not get in which was disappointment
omGunicorn unicorn | Mar 25, 2018
Great place to bring the family
James Ste W | Jun 16, 2017
Excellent scenery, historical and very nice place to visit. Would recommend Howth Castle to everyone.
Wellington Oscar | Jul 17, 2017
Such a beautiful place! Is not a huge castle, but Howth is an amazing place
Ann Forrest | Apr 24, 2018
We went to the Howth Castle Tea Rooms at the weekend. All cakes, scones, jam etc etc are home made. Some lovely paintings on the walls. We were looking out onto an enclosed green area. Some tables and chairs there. We walked around the outside the front of the castle. Would love to know more about the history of the castle. Most enjoyable afternoon.
Lee Wilson | May 19, 2018
A wonderful little retreat a few minutes from the water. A large green space surrounding a classic Irish castle. You can smell the age of the wood and the rock. You can also walk up to a golf course and pub that overlooks some of Howth.
Jan Baalmann | May 13, 2018
The cafe is the perfect place if you like to escape the city noise and just relax in the nature. The cake and coffee was really delicious and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Can highly recommend!
ShailerMan | May 6, 2018
Car park is tiny and badly sign-posted (there is a sign that says to go straight which leads you to the Deer Park golf club car park but the castle car park is to the right). There is no access to the castle itself so you can only walk around a bit and visit the coffee shop. Nothing to see here folks... Pretty boring. If you're in to antique vehicles though, visit the national transport museum- that was interesting.
Tracy Song | May 23, 2018
Cafe in the castle is a hidden gem. Very nice environment and friendly staff. Reasonable price too.
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