Can you visit Glenarm Castle?

Castle Tours The castle is first and foremost the private family home of Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce and their family but they are delighted to welcome visitors to Glenarm Castle for guided tours on selected dates throughout the year.

Is Glenarm Castle open to the public?

Today visitors can enjoy Glenarm Castle’s historic Walled Garden and its charming Tea Room.

Is Glenarm Catholic or Protestant?

47.18% of the population were male and 52.82% were female. 43.13% were from a Catholic background and 53.35% were from a Protestant background.

Does anyone live in Glenarm Castle?

The present castle was built by Sir Randal MacDonnell, 1st Earl of Antrim, in 1636, and it has remained in the family since its construction. It is currently owned by Randal McDonnell, 10th Earl of Antrim. The McDonnells have been in Glenarm for nearly 600 years and the Estate has been in the family for 400 years.

Where can I buy tickets for Glenarm Castle?

Purchase tickets for: The Walled Garden and the Mini Land Rover Experience. Become a member of Glenarm Castle and enjoy the flexibility to visit us as many times as you wish throughout the season, with discounts in our Tea Room as well as access to pre-sale tickets for our Christmas Experience.

Where is the village of Glenarm in Northern Ireland?

Glenarm (from Irish Gleann Arma, meaning ‘valley of the army’) is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies on the North Channel coast north of the town of Larne and the village of Ballygalley, and south of the village of Carnlough.

Who was the Lord of Glenarm in the 18th century?

The 18th century saw the return of Lord Antrim to Glenarm and, with his funding, a number of major construction works were begun. A new castle was built over the remains of the castle destroyed in 1642. An inscribed stone shows that the castle was rebuilt by Alexander the fifth Earl of Antrim in the year 1756.

When is the next dalfest at Glenarm Castle?

Following postponement in 2020 due to COVID-19, Glenarm Castle once again takes centre stage with the return of the award-winning CAMP DALFEST (Dalriada Festival, #DALFEST21), Powered by Brighter Futures, on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2021 – N.Ireland’s BIGGEST weekend family festival.