Exploring Knowledge at Birr Castle Demesne
Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary achievements of the Parsons family who have a global reputation for their ground-breaking inventions and feats in the fields of science, engineering, photography, astronomy, and botany.
We aim to bring the story of the Parsons family to life and inspire students in their exploration of science, astronomy, engineering and biodiversity through a wide selection of curriculum-linked sessions. Discover our lively, interactive learning opportunities here at Birr Castle Demesne.
Tour Options for Primary Schools
Self-Guided Tour
Includes access to the following:
Includes the welcome video with brief overview of the demesne and self-guided map.
Students must always be accompanied by their teachers at all times whilst in the Demesne.
€7.00 per student
Education Group Enquiry
Please note this is an enquiry form only and by sending this form in does not confirm your booking. We will check availability and come back to you with a reply to your query as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please Note:
- Payment in full prior to the day of visit only. We accept payment by CC, bank transfer or cheque, please make cheques payable to The Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation. A pro-forma invoice will be issued on confirmation of your booking.
- On confirmation of your booking, we will require a copy of student/school policy document.
- Please note all students must be in the company of their teachers at all times.
- The playground is not suitable for Post Primary Students.
- Please notes once your booking has been confirmed we ask groups arriving for a workshop to arrive 30 minutes ahead of the workshop start time.
- We ask that mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the education tour/workshop, and recording of educational activities of any sort without prior permission is not permitted. Please note the playground is not a suitable location for secondary level students. Thank you.
Self-Guided Tour with Trail
Upgrade your self-guided tour to include one of our exciting trails.
Choose from:
For trail suitability, please email education@birrcastle.com
Students must always be accompanied by their teachers at all times whilst in the Demesne.
Price includes trail map and eco-friendly pencil.
€7.00 per student
Education Group Enquiry
Please note this is an enquiry form only and by sending this form in does not confirm your booking. We will check availability and come back to you with a reply to your query as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please Note:
- Payment in full prior to the day of visit only. We accept payment by CC, bank transfer or cheque, please make cheques payable to The Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation. A pro-forma invoice will be issued on confirmation of your booking.
- On confirmation of your booking, we will require a copy of student/school policy document.
- Please note all students must be in the company of their teachers at all times.
- The playground is not suitable for Post Primary Students.
- Please notes once your booking has been confirmed we ask groups arriving for a workshop to arrive 30 minutes ahead of the workshop start time.
- We ask that mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the education tour/workshop, and recording of educational activities of any sort without prior permission is not permitted. Please note the playground is not a suitable location for secondary level students. Thank you.
Tour Options for Post Primary
Self-Guided Tour
Includes access to the following:
Includes the welcome video with brief overview of the demesne and self-guided map.
Students must always be accompanied by their teachers at all times whilst in the Demesne.
€7.00 per student
Education Group Enquiry
Please note this is an enquiry form only and by sending this form in does not confirm your booking. We will check availability and come back to you with a reply to your query as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please Note:
- Payment in full prior to the day of visit only. We accept payment by CC, bank transfer or cheque, please make cheques payable to The Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation. A pro-forma invoice will be issued on confirmation of your booking.
- On confirmation of your booking, we will require a copy of student/school policy document.
- Please note all students must be in the company of their teachers at all times.
- The playground is not suitable for Post Primary Students.
- Please notes once your booking has been confirmed we ask groups arriving for a workshop to arrive 30 minutes ahead of the workshop start time.
- We ask that mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the education tour/workshop, and recording of educational activities of any sort without prior permission is not permitted. Please note the playground is not a suitable location for secondary level students. Thank you.
Self-Guided Tour with Trail
Upgrade your self-guided tour to include one of our exciting trails.
Choose from:
For trail suitability, please email education@birrcastle.com
Students must always be accompanied by their teachers at all times whilst in the Demesne.
Price includes trail map and eco-friendly pencil.
€7.00 per student
Education Group Enquiry
Please note this is an enquiry form only and by sending this form in does not confirm your booking. We will check availability and come back to you with a reply to your query as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please Note:
- Payment in full prior to the day of visit only. We accept payment by CC, bank transfer or cheque, please make cheques payable to The Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation. A pro-forma invoice will be issued on confirmation of your booking.
- On confirmation of your booking, we will require a copy of student/school policy document.
- Please note all students must be in the company of their teachers at all times.
- The playground is not suitable for Post Primary Students.
- Please notes once your booking has been confirmed we ask groups arriving for a workshop to arrive 30 minutes ahead of the workshop start time.
- We ask that mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the education tour/workshop, and recording of educational activities of any sort without prior permission is not permitted. Please note the playground is not a suitable location for secondary level students. Thank you.
Guided Discovery Tour
Our experienced tour guide will take your students on a fascinating 60-minute outdoors discovery tour, which will include the history of the castle, the Great Telescope, the Steam Turbine invented by Charles Parsons, and the state-of-the-art I-LOFAR telescope. After the tour, students will have access to the Science Galleries.
Student numbers and times must be agreed in advance.
Price includes guided tour and access to the demesne.
€9.00 per student
Education Group Enquiry
Please note this is an enquiry form only and by sending this form in does not confirm your booking. We will check availability and come back to you with a reply to your query as soon as possible. Thank you.
Please Note:
- Payment in full prior to the day of visit only. We accept payment by CC, bank transfer or cheque, please make cheques payable to The Birr Scientific and Heritage Foundation. A pro-forma invoice will be issued on confirmation of your booking.
- On confirmation of your booking, we will require a copy of student/school policy document.
- Please note all students must be in the company of their teachers at all times.
- The playground is not suitable for Post Primary Students.
- Please notes once your booking has been confirmed we ask groups arriving for a workshop to arrive 30 minutes ahead of the workshop start time.
- We ask that mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the education tour/workshop, and recording of educational activities of any sort without prior permission is not permitted. Please note the playground is not a suitable location for secondary level students. Thank you.
