Best Museums in Kinsale

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Best Museums in Kinsale

Cork City Gaol (Museum)
Cork City Gaol (Museum)
4.5 (1810 ratings)4.5 (1599 ratings)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop.
Convent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland
MuseumsHistory museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top Museums to Visit in Cork, Ireland
"Although only a 30-minute walk from the city centre, the gaol is enveloped in tranquil and generous grounds. The austere stone structure first opened in 1824 and operated as a prison for 100 years. Countess Markievicz – the first woman elected to the British Parliament, although she did not take her seat – was incarcerated here in 1919 during the Irish War of Independence."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"the craic of cork: top 10 things to do in cork, ireland | experience 19th-century prison life at cork city gaol. experience 19th-century prison life at cork city gaol. Great sightseeing trip in Cork City."
Blackrock Castle Observatory
Blackrock Castle Observatory
4.4 (2380 ratings)4 (309 ratings)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology.
Castle Rd, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland
ExhibitMuseumsCastleHistorical landmarkObservatories & Planetariums
Mentioned by viahero.com
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"The Blackrock Castle Observatory may be old (the building dates back to 1582) but it’s always had an eye on the horizon. Originally, the watchtower was built to defend Cork from pirates, the Spanish, and even (in the case of one English Lord) Corkonians themselves. With walls thick enough to withstand cannon fire, it presented a formidable defense to marauders."
Mentioned by Carrigaline Court Hotel
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"Blackrock Castle Observatory is a 16th century castle located about 2km from the heart of Cork City on the banks of the river Lee. The present-day castle is actually the third structure to stand on this site. In 1582 the townspeople of Cork built a watchtower here to guard the harbour from pirates and"
Crawford Art Gallery
Crawford Art Gallery
4.5 (778 ratings)4.5 (281 ratings)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works.
Emmett Pl, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Art galleryMuseumsArt MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Crawford Art Gallery is housed in Cork’s former Custom House – an imposing red-brick structure erected in 1724 and a welcome juxtaposition to the modern glass façade of Cork Opera House next door. The building has been augmented many times since, with the most recent extension in 2000 – designed by Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat – bringing an additional exhibition wing for modern art. The impressive permanent collection gives a visual insight into themes that trace the city’s biography, from the life of a ‘merchant prince’ in 18th-century Cork to famine and emigration."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"The Crawford Art Gallery, just beside the Opera House, houses a wide array of art, from classical paintings to video installations, presented in beautiful surroundings. Fresh visiting exhibits rotate frequently, and the permanent collection is anchored by a selection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts. The on-site café, surrounded by a selection of the gallery’s artworks, is an ideal spot for recharging with a light lunch or tea and cake on vintage china."
West Cork Model Railway Village
West Cork Model Railway Village
4.6 (954 ratings)4.5 (399 ratings)
Family attraction by the waterfront depicting market day in a scaled-down town with a train line.
Inchydoney Road, Desert, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 HR26, Ireland
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by viahero.com
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"Big Little Lies may have given model train lovers a bad name, but we adore the Model Railway Village in the town of Clonakilty. About an hour from Cork proper, this unique site features a handsome, handmade scale model of all the adorable villages along the old West Cork Railway line (closed in 1961). Watching the trains traverse a miniature Cork County is mesmerizing, and all the building details are really fantastic."
Mentioned by Ireland Before You Die
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"This is the ideal fun thing to do in Ireland with kids if your children are going through a trains and cars obsession. Not only can they learn all about the history of the different railways in Cork, but they can also physically walk through models of all the small towns linked by the railways. Oh, and there’s even a mini-train that they can take a ride on!"
The Glucksman
The Glucksman
4.2 (253 ratings)4 (48 ratings)
Graceful concrete-and-glass university building showcasing regular temporary art exhibitions.
University College, Cork, Ireland
Art museumMuseumsGift shopArt Galleries
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Another UCC building, the sleek Lewis Glucksman Gallery, designed by Irish architects O’Donnell + Tuomey, is one of Cork’s newest buildings and one of the most widely praised, having earned many accolades since being added to the campus in 2004. As well as being named Ireland’s Best Public Building in 2005, its architecture also won a UK Civic Trust award, a RIBA award and was shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize. The wood-covered gallery building was designed to fit seamlessly in with its sylvan surroundings."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Lewis Glucksman Gallery|© Lewis Glucksman Gallery/WikiCommons. Nestled at the edge of the University College Cork campus, the Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a recent addition to Cork’s gallery scene. Opened in 2004, the gallery is named after its benefactor, Dr Lewis Glucksman."
Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story
Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story
4.5 (1853 ratings)4.5 (1019 ratings)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail.
The Queenstown Story @ Cobh Heritage Centre Deepwater Quay Tel 021 4813591 Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 CY67, Ireland
Heritage museumMuseumsCafeStoreSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in County Cork
"The howl of the storm almost knocks you off-balance, there's a bit of fake vomit on the deck, and the people in the pictures all look pretty miserable – that's just one room at Cobh Heritage Centre."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Many of the people who left Ireland on immigrant ships for the New World departed from Cobh, which was formerly known as Queenstown."
Rohan Reilly Photography Gallery
Rohan Reilly Photography Gallery
5 (5 ratings)5 (8 ratings)
41 Main St, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 WV80, Ireland
Photo shopMuseumsArt gallery
Desmond Castle
Desmond Castle
4.1 (140 ratings)3.5 (186 ratings)
Built as a customs house around 1500, this castle now houses the International Museum of Wine.
Cork St, Sleveen, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
CastleMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Historic European Castles
Best castles in Cork
"Desmond Castle is an impressive and historic tower house that is located in the County Cork town of Kinsale and has a fantastic heritage. It was originally constructed in around the year 1500 after it was built as the Customs House for Kinsale; it continued this function until the year 1641 before it was converted into a naval prison. Throughout the following centuries, it changed its function again, ranging from a town gaol to a workhouse."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in County Cork
"Kinsale's roots in the wine trade are on display at this early-16th-century fortified house that was occupied by the Spanish in 1601. Since then it has served as a customs house, a prison for French and American..."
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
4.7 (30 ratings)4 (52 ratings)
Lee Rd, Sunday's Well, Cork, T23 N828, Ireland
Visitor centerMuseumsCoffee shopEducational institutionHeritage museumPlaygroundHistoric SitesChildren's MuseumsHistory Museums
Kinsale Pottery | Pottery & Arts Centre Kinsale
Kinsale Pottery | Pottery & Arts Centre Kinsale
5 (3 ratings)5 (62 ratings)
Olcote, Ballinacurra, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Art schoolMuseumsArt Galleries

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Kinsale

Tir Na Si
Tir Na Si
4.3 (250 ratings)4 (39 ratings)
Fermoy Road, Condonstown South, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork, Ireland
RestaurantNature & ParksChildren's amusement centerFarmPlaygrounds
Mentioned by Cork Beo
Five Open Farms for you and your family to enjoy in Cork this weekend
"Last but not least we have Tir na Si farm which is open for families on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays for birthday parties and booked events. You can follow the nature trail, meet the friendly farm animals, visit the vegetable garden or find the fairies, there really is so much to see and do. You can also take a spin on the Farm Express Train or maybe a trip on the horse and cart followed by a game of mini golf."
Farran Forest Park
Farran Forest Park
4.5 (35 ratings)4 (24 ratings)
Fergus, Cork, Ireland
National parkNature & ParksParks
Mentioned by Family Fun
Things to do in Corkand Kids Activities in Cork
"They provide some of Ireland’s best outdoor family recreation opportunities from walking and hiking to mountain biking and from family picnics to fishing and nature watching"
Trabolgan Holiday Village - Family Holidays & School Tours In Cork
Trabolgan Holiday Village - Family Holidays & School Tours In Cork
4 (1153 ratings)5 (188 ratings)
Whitegate, Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland
Holiday parkNature & ParksAdventure sportsGo-kart trackHoliday accommodation serviceHoliday apartment rentalIndoor swimming poolSelf-catering accommodationNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Family Fun
Things to do in Corkand Kids Activities in Cork
"Trabolgan in East Cork is the ultimate family holiday destination with quality family accomodation and a host of indoor and outdoor activities and family entertainment all on site."

Best Spas in Kinsale

Zero Gravity Float Cork
Zero Gravity Float Cork
4.9 (124 ratings)
Edenhall, Model Farm Rd, Cork, T12 A9XE, Ireland
Health spaWellness center
Mentioned by Glitter Rebel
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"When life gets a bit overwhelming, you can head over to the 0 gravity float spa in Cork. This spa is rated number 1 of the best spas in cork and offers clients an opportunity to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life and the near constant stimulation we are burdened with. This spa promises a way to deal with depression, pain and anxiety through their floatation tanks."
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
4.6 (1401 ratings)4.5 (673 ratings)
Luxe rooms & suites with sea views in a high-end resort hotel featuring eateries, a spa & a lounge.
Inchydoney Island, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
HotelOutdoor ActivitiesMassage spaResort hotelBeaches
Mentioned by The Telegraph
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Workatreat Massage Therapy
Workatreat Massage Therapy
5 (26 ratings)
Crawford Business Park, Bishop St, The Lough, Cork, T12 C998, Ireland
Massage therapistHealth spaMassage spaSports massage therapist
Mentioned by de-de.nearfinderie.com
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"Workatreat delivers employee wellness solutions to activate employee engagement and rejuvenate your employees by creating a culture of well-being. We help companies look after empl ..."

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Kinsale Area

The Farm Grenagh
The Farm Grenagh
4.4 (247 ratings)4 (49 ratings)
Ballymorisheen, Co. Cork, Ireland
FarmSights & LandmarksCafeGift shopPlaygroundRestaurantVisitor center
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
4.3 (542 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland
StadiumSights & LandmarksBarRestaurantSports barArenas & Stadiums
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
4.6 (2033 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
An Mhuiríne, Ballintemple, Corcaigh, Ireland
StadiumSights & LandmarksArenas & Stadiums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Kinsale

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