Blackrock Castle Observatory

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(429) · Observatory in Cork, Ireland
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MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory is an award winning science centre and active research observatory. It is the result of an exciting collaboration between …

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4.0/5 · 429 reviews
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Nov 23, 2024
Very poor exhibition and not very entertaining for small kids. Dark and dreary, there wasn’t a lot open and didn’t seem very organised. Full review by CuriousAdventurers
Oct 7, 2024
I understand there are some works re the star show going on but this needs to be a more interactive experience. It’s not enough just to put reading material on the wall and where there were tv screen… Full review by Imelda C
Oct 1, 2024
A trained guide briefed us thoroughly on the history of the castle and how it is now being utilized. Cool place on a cool location. Full review by jimkM3499IK

Questions & answers

Q:
Is there any city bus service to the castle
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The 202 I think
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Answer by Saoirse F · Mar 15, 2019
Q:
is the castle tour Wheelchair friendly?
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The science display downstairs is but the tour of the castle and tiwer is not.
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Does this get really busy in July?
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Hi Hannah, Yes the summer is busy but we run castle tours and planetarium shows throughout the day so everyone is always catered to. Dee
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