The Great Aviva Road Trip at BCO - MTU Blackrock Castle

A family of four posing at the top of a castle tower overlooking Cork Harbour. The harbour dominates the photo with a beautiful blue sky reflected on the river behind the family.

Blackrock Castle Observatory – Exploring the Stars

We were thrilled to host the Riddett family at Blackrock Castle Observatory as part of the Great Aviva Road Trip. They explored our historic castle, marvelled at the stunning views, and got hands-on with our interactive space exhibits. Learning about the evolution of planets and experiencing the power of the Big Bertha telescope were highlights for the kids, and we’re so happy they had such a stellar time with us.

Read more about The Great Aviva road trip and The Riddett family’s visit to the stars here!

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"5 Star Tour"

It was lovely to hear the history of a beautiful castle on our door step. My 11 year old daughter loves astronomy and loved all about the constellations.

Trudy O' Brien Maxwell

The Great Aviva Road Trip 2024

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