Trim - our happy town
Discover Trim by day & night over the Midsummer
weekend. Enjoy walking tours with Cynthia Simonet,
Guided Castle tours which are perfect for all the family and
for the smallest members there is the playground on Jonathan Swift Street. Or simply meander along the River Boyne on the dedicated footpath which loops around the Porchfields. Find details below to help make your visit to Trim a truly memorable one.
Medieval Trim Walking Tours with Cynthia Simonet
Discover medieval Trim, it's historic sites and learn about many of the town's colourful characters of the past all under the guidance of the town's resident tour guide Cynthia who is not only highly knowledgeable on the towns history but is also highly entertaining.
The Trim Haymaking Fesival
The Trim Haymaking Festival on Sunday 21st June is a fun family event promoting the cultural history of rural Ireland and Irish Heritage. The festival takes place in the Porchfields, right in the heart of Trim. The proceeds from the festival every year go towards helping local charities.
Trim Castle Tour
Few places in Ireland contain more medieval buildings than the heritage town of Trim. Trim Castle is foremost among those buildings.
In fact, the castle is the largest Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland. Hugh de Lacy and his successors took 30 years to build it. You can visit the castle daily from 10am - 5pm.
PORCHFIELD PICNIC
Pre order your picnic for our Porchfield event or just to simply sit in the sun and enjoy a tasty packed lunch fresh from the kitchen at Trim Castle Hotel. And pop along to their outdoor bar/coffee dock for sweet treats, snacks & ice creams over the weekend
PLATTER BY LU
''BUILD YOUR OWN CHEESE BOX BAR'' will be open at Platter By Lu over the Midsummer weekend on 20th & 21st from 10am to 3pm each day. A special bar dedicated to cheese lovers. Pop along to Platter By Lu and choose from a wonderful cheese selection, cheese biscuits, nuts, fruit and more and enjoy your cheese box as part of your picnic. So don't forget to pack your picnic blanket!
Trim Playground
To entertain the younger members of the family a trip to the playground in Trim will definitely earn you brownie points. This well cared for, safe and clean playground is suitable for children of all ages and abilities. You will find the playground on Jonathan Swift Street.
