Take Arranmore's largest car ferry to the island for a fun day out for all the family. Enjoy Dolphin watching, beaches, cliff views and traditional music on your visit
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The return ferry journey across Cork Harbour. Return ferry typically 3.5 hours after departure – longer or shorter on request. A guided tour on arrival to the island, from the pier to the fortress. A free map of the island and fort, so you can self explore after your tour. Access to all areas including over a dozen museums and authentic ...
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How to get here: Spike Island is reached by ferry from...
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On Spike Island you can enjoy two scenic walking trails,...
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How to get here: Spike Island is reached by ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh. The heritage town of Cobh is just 24 minutes by train or 25 minutes by car from Cork city centre. Parking is recommended at the Five Foot Way (10-minute walk) or Cobh Cathedral car park (15-minute walk). Allow at least 20 minutes to park and walk to the ferry.
Parking. Monday to Friday, 10am-4.30pm: 30 minutes free parking, £1 per hour for up to 3 hours. Saturdays, 9am-7pm: 30 minutes free parking, £1 per hour for up to 3 hours. Bank Holidays: FREE. There are three blue badge spaces available directly outside the main entrance of Spike Island.
About. Discover Ireland's Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints at Spike Island Cork, Ireland's historic island. Voted Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017! The Island is located off the coast of Cobh in Cork harbour & has over 1300 years of Irish history. From an island monastery & fortress to the world's largest prison in the 1850 ...
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- Spike Island is open:Sun - Sat 11:00 - 14:30
- Hotels near Spike Island: (1.29 mi) Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites (1.73 mi) Knockeven House (1.15 mi) WatersEdge Hotel (1.16 mi) Ard Na...
- Restaurants near Spike Island: (1.14 mi) The Quays Bar and Restaurant (1.15 mi) Titanic Bar and Grill (1.19 mi) Cuppacity Coffee (1.16 mi) Harbour...
On Spike Island you can enjoy two scenic walking trails, dotted with pretty houses, abandoned villages and convict cemeteries. While in the original 1804 fortress that crowns the island, over a dozen authentic buildings tell our story. Discover; – The 1850’s punishment block – The Modern 1990’s prison – The artillery gun park with ...
Tours have been departing from Cobh to Spike since 2015, and in 2017 it was named “Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction” at the World Travel Awards. The 12-minute ferry to Spike Island is short but scenic, with passengers squeezed into the small outside space to make the most of the dramatic departing views of Cobh.
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Dec 31, 2023 · The Regular Tour. The first of the 2 Spike Island tours is the Regular Tour. Included in your ticket is a guided tour from where the ferry lets you off to the Fortress. The guided tour lasts around 45 minutes and during this time a skilled storyteller will take you on a journey through Spike Islands history.
