Johnstown Castle

The castle

Johnstown Castle is a Gothic Revival castle over three floors, with a servants’ tunnel. You can only see inside on a guided tour, and booking ahead is recommended. The castle is about 10 minutes’ walk from the visitor centre, so set off in good time before your tour.

Castle tour times

The times can change when groups are booked. You book the tour through bookings.johnstowncastle.ie.

Gardens, lakes and the museum

You do not need to book for the grounds or the museum.

• Gardens: The gardens were laid out by Daniel Robertson, and the Victorian walled garden is wheelchair accessible.
• Lake walks: Walks lead around the lakes on the estate.
• Irish Agricultural Museum: The museum is on the estate and open without booking.
• For children: There is a woodland playground.
• Food: The Peacock Café and a shop are on the estate.

Dogs on a lead are welcome in the gardens and the café, but not in the museum or the castle.

Opening times

The estate is closed from 23 to 26 December.

Getting to Johnstown Castle

From Wexford town, follow the signs for Johnstown Castle from the N25. The N25 is also the road from Rosslare Europort to Wexford.

Without a car, take bus 390 from Trinity Street or Redmond Square in Wexford. It runs up to six times a day from Monday to Saturday and takes about 15 minutes to the entrance. From Dublin, Wexford Bus runs from Upper Leeson Street and Custom House Quay to Wexford, where you change to the 390 at Redmond Square. Wexford O’Hanrahan station is on the line from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort, and taxis wait at the station. If you cycle, there are bike racks at the visitor centre.

For a full day, combine the castle with the Irish National Heritage Park north of Wexford or with Hook Lighthouse further west.