King John's Castle

NOT TO BE MISSED

This castle is now known as Carlingford Castle and has just reopened following extensive conservation work. I availed of one of the daily guided tours and had a choice of 11.00am or 3.00pm. The tour ...

A local Historic, Norman, 12th Century Castle (built by Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath). Called after King John.

I found the castle when looking for Carlingford Marina. Like many local attractions, it could be better signposted. Tours can be arranged from the Carlingford Visitor's Centre - but these don't start...

Carlingford castle

A lovely small castle with stunning views as the castle is on a big cliff. can be hard to find but once you do you will enjoy it defo. But when walking along from the castle there is a dangerous drop ...

Pity you can't get access inside

Nice to walk around but quite short. A lot of the information provided isn't in context so it's difficult to absorb and understand.

Classic Castle Ruins Guard Carlingford

King John's Castle stands guard over Carlingford. Reached by a 10 minute walk up a hill from the town, King John's is a class Norman castle with braille and moat It is well signed to explain its layou...