Craggaunowen - The Living Past
Category: Families, Outdoors, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Kilmurry
Co Clare
Co Clare
Tel: +353 61 360 788
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts that existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago
Craggaunowen - The Living Past
Georgina Campbell
Craggaunowen – the Living Past Experience is Ireland’s original award winning pre-historic Park. Situated on 50 acres of wooded grounds, the park interprets Ireland’s pre-historic and early Christian eras. It features a stunning recreation of some of the homesteads, animals and artefacts that existed in Ireland over 1,000 years ago.
Opening Time:
Open Daily mid-April to mid-September 10am-5pm (Last admission 4pm)
Admission Charge:
Adult €9; Child €5.50; Family (2 adults & 2 children) €21.50; Family (2 adults & 6 children) €24
Directions
Located off the R469 near Quin, Co. ClareView Similar Tourist Attractions
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Apps and Books
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Georgina Campbell's Ireland - The Best of the Best
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