The Parkland
Experience the beauty of Newbridge Demesne, a sprawling and serene parkland.
The Parkland
An Enchanting Escape
Explore the vast parkland surrounding Newbridge House, a haven of natural beauty. Wander through gently undulating pastures, discover hidden woodland trails, and soak in the breathtaking scenery.
Keep an eye out for the resident deer – a sight second only to Phoenix Park!
Lanistown Castle
Within the tranquil parkland of Newbridge Demesne, close to Donabate, stand the evocative ruins of Lanistown Castle.
A testament to a bygone era, these remnants offer a unique historical counterpoint to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Over the centuries Lanistown Castle served a number of purposes. From 1376 the de Bathe family held the lands of Lanistown, although the name Lanistown probably derived from the Anglo-Norman family of de Launey, who owned a manor there in 1297.
The castle dates to the mid-15th century and several generations of the de Bathe family held the land until the 16th century. The Castle was used as a dining hall by the Cobbe family of Newbridge House in the 18th century, and later as a cattle shelter in the 1960s.
Did you know….
Lanistown Castle is one of three surviving tower houses on the Peninsula, the others being at St Patrick’s Church Donabate and Stella’s Castle Portrane.