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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?

IDEAL LEARNING LOCATION FOR SCHOOLS

 

We are always keen to support schools in their efforts.

Prices

€18 per child for full day including ferry, guides and all activities. €12 for a shorter 2 hour reduced tour. 1 teacher free with every 10 children.

Group Size

Our ferry is covered for up to 40 people, maximum capacity 78.

Access

Walk from fort to pier is 10 minutes, most attractions a few minutes apart. Comfortable shoes and dress recommended.

Food

We have cafe and picnic facilities on site and schools can bring their own packed lunch or we will quote a price for lunches.

Weather

On bad weather days, we skip the external tour and use one of the Forts buildings.

 

SCHOOL PROJECTS

LINKS TO USEFUL CONTENT

 
Given our rich history and heritage it is not surprising that many schools use Spike Island for project work, and we are always keen to support schools in their efforts. Our School Projects page has links to useful content including videos, downloadable workbooks and other project related resources. If you would like more info or to arrange a visit to your school for a presentation on Spike Island prior to a trip to Spike, contact us. (Limited school visits can be facilitated each year). BEFORE THE TRIP ORIGINAL MONASTIC SETTLEMENT ON SPIKE ISLAND NATURE & WOODLAND AROUND OLD VILLAGE VILLAGE LIFE
download the activity workbook

Went over to Spike Island during the summer. What a great day out, very interesting place, great walks and a big field if you wanted too chill out or if the kids want to play. It has a shop so you can get food and drinks. You could make a whole day out of it, there was more added to it during the year so cannot wait to go over again this summer, would highly recommend it.

  • Bernard & Helena McCarthy
  • Ireland

We had the pleasure & experience of visiting Spike Island on a day trip the journey from Cobh harbour was by ferry, the crew were great giving information & answering questions. Our tour guide was brilliant, an ex navy man himself, spent time with all. He really got across the history of Spike and we will definitely go again.

  • Yvonne
  • Ireland

Great Tour of the Island. My Family and I visited Spike Island (February) and we all found it very interesting. The trip on the ferry accross was great and it was a dry day. We found it very interesting and for history lovers it is a great place to go. The views of Cobh from the Island are magnificent.

  • Caroline D
  • Cork

I went to Spike Island recently and found it totally amazing with the history and the heritage of the island. It's a great place to visit and the tour is great. If in Cork then it should be high on your list of places to go. Highly recommended.

  • John B
  • Cork

Very impressive! It was our second time here and well worth the trip. Lots of interesting information presented with a touch of Irish humour. We'd strongly advise everyone to go there, it's a great day out! You can take the island in at your own pace or join a guided tour. It's a brilliant opportunity to see all of Cork harbour.

  • Claire T
  • Ireland

Both for history and nature enthusiasts. Be sure to catch the free guided tour that is included in your ticket. Our guide was very skilled and made the history come alive through stories he told.Also take the time to explore the island and enjoy the view of Cobh from a different perspective. Take a walk around and take in the beauty of the nature and the island as a whole!

  • Kenny & Lisa
  • Brussels, Belgium

Amazing, a hidden gem! Must-see. Myself and my husband visited Spike Island today and although we both live in Cork we had never been. It was absolutely brilliant and would highly recommend. Our guide was excellent, so knowledgeable and funny! Time flies so we will definitely be back and will also do the After Dark tour too. I would never get sick of visiting and feel it is the kind of place you could visit over and over and still see and learn new things.

  • Trish
  • Cork

Spike Island is well worth a visit. The scenery is beautiful, even for a walk, it is worthwhile to go and see. The tour guide was excellent too and we enjoyed it all. You could easily spend a few hours here, a great way to spend a day and very affordable too. It is advisable to book the ferry beforehand, it is a popular spot.

  • Rose
  • Boston, Massachusetts, USA