Elizabeth Fort
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A star-shaped fort from 1626. Enjoy panoramic views from the ramparts and ancient bastions.
Elizabeth Fort is a 17th century star shaped fort off Barrack Street in Cork city, Ireland. Originally built as a defensive fortification outside the city walls, the city eventually grew around the fort, and it took on various other roles – including use as a military barracks, convict depot, and a Garda station.
30/09/2026
This Friday, 2nd October, .simon.community will be holding their Sleepout at Elizabeth Fort to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness in Cork.
If you’d like to support their work, you can make a donation to Cork Simon Community and help provide vital services to people affected by homelessness.
💛Every donation makes a difference.
29/09/2026
🍂 Autumn & Winter at Elizabeth Fort
As the seasons change, so do our opening hours. From October to May, Elizabeth Fort will be closed on Mondays, but we’re still open throughout the rest of the week for you to explore the Fort, take in the views and discover a little bit of Cork’s history.
And with the evenings drawing in, this is also the time of year when the Fort’s views really shine. 🌅 Keep an eye out for those beautiful autumn and winter sunsets over Cork City!
Updated opening hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: 12pm–5pm
Monday: Closed
We look forward to welcoming you! 💛
17/09/2026
Enjoy the views at Elizabeth Fort this weekend ✨
15/09/2026
Count down to Culture Night is on!🥁
Looking forward to some spectacular performances this year.
Performances include:
- 5.15 to 6.00 pm "Voices of Peace" Children and Young Peoples Intercultural Choir, bringing together Children and Young peole from diverse cultural backgrounds to a place where every voice will be heard. (Creativeirl / Cork Academy of Music) Conductor Svitlana Deikun.
- 6.05 pm to 6.25 pm "Ukrainian Voice music group" a creative and inclusive community that brings people together through music, art, cultural exchange, and mutual support; Conductor Svitlana Deikun.
- 6.30 pm to 6.50 pm "Sunshine" International Instrumental and Vocal Popular Music Youth Ensemble. Directer Zlata Klinetska.
- 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm Corks own "Barrack Street Band". Musical Director Mr Brian Prendergast.
14/09/2026
Summer time has ended, but history never fades 🍂
Visit us here at the Elizabeth Fort!
12/08/2026
We are officially prepared for this eclipse 😎
Kick off your weekend this Friday at Cork on a Fork with a fabulous, family-friendly evening trail at Fire, Food and Fort: BBQ Demos & Evening Market.
From 3pm to 8pm, watch Cork’s top chefs cook over fire at Elizabeth Fort with Samuel McKenna. Enjoy tastings, explore the GoldieFish food and craft market, and join in the outdoor games – free to enter and enjoy, thanks to Cork’s Night-Time Economy and SuperValu.
On your way, stop at Alchemy for tea and cake samples, plus live music from Lily and Angelos.
Then pop over to us at Nádúr Deli for Coffee House Lates and unwind from 6pm to 9pm with organic Irish plates, speciality cakes, great coffee, drinks and live music on the plaza.
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07/08/2026
Join us at Elizabeth Fort for two wonderful upcoming events! 🥳
On the 14th of August, visit us for a free live-fire cooking demo event which brings together some of Cork’s most exciting culinary talent who are cooking over flame.
On the 15th of August, walk the walls with our guides and discover the turbulent tales of Elizabeth Fort, one of Cork's oldest and most historic sites. You can book your tour for free on our website.
Psst... Bláithín is hiding somewhere in the fort. 🤫🦎
We've already welcomed lots of little explorers taking on the Playful Culture Trail at Elizabeth Fort... now it's your turn!
Think your little explorers can find Bláithín?
Pick up a Playful Culture Trail map when you arrive and let the hunt begin. Explore every corner of Elizabeth Fort as you search for Bláithín...you never know what you might discover along the way 👀
Free to take part throughout the summer.
03/07/2026
Lucky to have blue skies for this month’s late night opening as part of First Friday initiative! ☀️
🌙 Doors are open until 19:45 tonight.
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Address
Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street
Cork
T12C8AO
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 5pm |
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