Accessibility

We want to be open and accessible to all visitors at the Book of Kells Experience and aim to make your visit successful and enjoyable.

We hope the following information will help you plan your trip to the Book of Kells Experience. If you require any further information please contact us via phone or email:

Phone: 003531 8962308
Email: bookofkellsexperience@tcd.ie

We are committed to improving access and facilities for disabled visitors and those with additional needs. The Book of Kells Experience is spread across two buildings.

The first building, the Old Library is a historic, listed building and therefore has some limitations which can challenge the visitor journey in some ways (including no visitor toilets on site). The second building, the Red Pavilion is a modern building which contains low lighting and sensory sounds.

Plans to modernise the Old Library building are currently underway with the Old Library Redevelopment Project.

We recommend pre-booking your tickets online here as many time slots can book out in advance.

Accessibility information

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Visitors with a Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (blue badge) may park in marked disabled parking bays and in any other unrestricted parking bay.  This is dependent upon availability of a vacant parking bay. Enter via Lincoln Gate and ask where best to park. College Maps have a list of all disabled parking bays on campus at the following link: https://www.tcd.ie/Maps/map.php

Further details at Trinity disability Service.

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Visual Story

Here is a visual story to assist you plan your visit to the Book of Kells Experience.

Download Visual Story PDF

Sensory backpacks

Sensory backpacks are available to support adults and children with sensory needs.

The backpacks are free to borrow during your visit to the Book of Kells Experience. Simply drop them back to the welcome desk or give them to one of the Visitor Experience team when you’re finished.
Please enquire at the welcome desk. Kindly note that during busy times backpacks may be subject to availability.

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