In Stoker’s Footsteps: A National Library Walking Tour
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Friday 31 October 4:00pm
Saturday 01 November 2:30pm - National Library of Ireland
- FREE, but ticketed
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Situated in Dublin’s beating heart, the National Library of Ireland not only contains a wealth of histories and secrets: it is surrounded by them.
Join NLI experts to explore the library’s neighbourhood and its connections to Bram Stoker’s life and works. Starting and finishing at the National Library’s Victorian Main Building, you’ll be escorted into Dublin and the Library’s gothic pasts and hear intriguing details about the personal life of one of the most famous horror writers of all time.
Dress appropriately!
In the event of poor weather, the tour will be held within the library’s walls.
In association with the National Library of Ireland.
| Duration | Each tour will last approx 75 minutes. |
|---|---|
| Doors | Meeting point is the National Library’s Victorian Main Building. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts. |
| Age Suitability | 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will not be permitted. |
| Warnings | This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately. In the event of poor weather, the tour will be held within the library’s walls. The tour will also include mature topics. |
| Accessibility | The Library Building is wheelchair accessible. However, the tour itself will be conducted on public pathways. More info |
National Library of Ireland, 7/8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 P638
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are
Stop 319, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 1, 9, 13, 40, 44, 44D, 83, 83A, 140, E1, E2
Stop 320, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 7E, 11, 11B, 16, 19
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 7B, 11, 11B, 13, 19, 27, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180, E1, E2
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 19, 845
Stop 7586 Nassau Street : Busses 116, 118, 193, 194, 37, 39, 39a,
Stop 406 Nassau Street : Busses 11, 11b, 37, 38, 38a, 38b, 38d, 39, 39a, 70, GD01, 26, 7b, 7d, 980a, 980b, E1, E2
Stop 4521, College Green, Southbound: 13, 49, 65, 65B
Stop 4521, College Green, Westbound: 27, 56A, 77A, 77N, 151
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a ticketed event.
Arrival
If travelling by Dublin Bus, the closest stops are
Stop 319, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 1, 9, 13, 40, 44, 44D, 83, 83A, 140, E1, E2
Stop 320, Westmoreland Street, Northbound: 7B, 7D, 7E, 11, 11B, 16, 19
Stop 403, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 7B, 11, 11B, 13, 19, 27, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 40, 70, 180, E1, E2
Stop 405, Nassau Street, Southbound: 4, 7, 7A, 19, 845
Stop 7586 Nassau Street : Busses 116, 118, 193, 194, 37, 39, 39a,
Stop 406 Nassau Street : Busses 11, 11b, 37, 38, 38a, 38b, 38d, 39, 39a, 70, GD01, 26, 7b, 7d, 980a, 980b, E1, E2
Stop 4521, College Green, Southbound: 13, 49, 65, 65B
Stop 4521, College Green, Westbound: 27, 56A, 77A, 77N, 151
Entry
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Space
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There are accessible toilets located in the Main Hall in the Victorian Main Building where you will wait for the tour to begin.
Bar
There is no bar at this event.
Performance Space
The tour will take place on public streets.
Seating
As this is a walking tour there will be no seating. There is seating in the waiting area of the Victorian Main Building before the tour begins.
Sound
The tour guide will not use a microphone.
Lighting
As this is an outdoor event it may get a little darker towards the end of your tour. There will be street lighting along the route.
Quieter Room
There is no quieter room available.