Trim Visitor Centre

Trim Visitor Centre is conveniently located beside Trim Castle, based in the historic old town hall building.

It houses a medieval armoury  exhibition, tourist information point and a gift shop, as well as being the booking location for Trim Castle tours during the winter season. You can also learn more about the heritage town of Trim from the beautiful display of model buildings that is showcased in the Visitor Centre. 

Opening Hours

• Monday –Thurs 10am – 5:00pm
• Friday 10am – 4:30pm
• Saturday: CLOSED
• Sunday: CLOSED
• Bank Holiday Monday’s CLOSED

Parking: Trim Town Centre has pay and display parking 9.00-18.00 Monday to Saturday with an hourly rate of €1.00.
Parking Special offer: all-day parking for €3.00 available in Emmet Street Car Park, Trim, 3 minutes walk from Trim Castle Entrance. See Map to Emmet Street Car Park.  

Trim Castle Tours

During the winter, weekend access to Trim Castle is facilitated by OPW. For more information click here.

Winter period: Castle Grounds Tours – Monday to Friday (Nov-early Feb)

• Tours from 10am – 1.30pm, every 30mins.
• Admission - €2.00 per person.
• Contact Trim Visitor Centre to book.
• Access only available on a tour.

Trim Medieval Armoury 

Step back to in time learn about brave knights and archers that changed warfare. Trim Medieval Armoury is an exciting way to have a hands on experience that allows you to touch and hold medieval swords, chainmail and helmets. A fun way for everyone to learn history!

Tour availability

• Monday to Thursday – 10am – 3pm
• Friday       - 10am -  2pm

Length of visit:  30 – 40 mins.

Capacity:  25  max –  please call or email for larger groups

Trim Medieval Armoury is wheelchair accessible.

Medieval Trim Tours

Tours can be arranged daily at 11:00am by booking only. All tours begin at Trim Visitor Centre.
Contact Trim Visitor Centre at +353-46-9437227 or trimvisitorcentre@discoverboynevalley.ie
Contact Cynthia (Local tour guide of Trim) at +353-86-3707522 or cynthiasimonet61@hotmail.com.

The Medieval Mile Tour

• Explore the history of medieval Trim.
• This walk takes approx. 40 minutes.
• Cost €3:00 per person.

The Holy Trail of Knights & Monks

• Enjoy a guided tour from Trim through the medieval Porch Fields to the beautiful Newtown ruins.
• This walk takes approx. 1hr 15 min.
• Cost  €5:00 per person.