Tayto Castle Factory
Tandragee, County Armagh
About Tayto Castle Factory
Don’t be a couch potato, but instead visit some real potatoes. Take your bite-sized kids (5+) to the Tayto Factory Tour, and see how crisps get so golden, crunchy and tasty!
If all of the crisps produced in this factory were laid end-to-end they would cover a mind-boggling 19,000 miles. Come and see how one of Northern Ireland’s most popular crisp brands produces their crisps. Top tip: If your new potatoes are well behaved, they may be able to taste some.
At the end of the tour, every visitor will be given six bags of freshly made Tayto crisps, so there’s no need to bring a picnic. Enjoy a different, but entertaining day out that will leave your little ones amazed. They’ll soon be smiling again when they find a reminder of the trip in their packed lunch.
- See how crisps are made
- A unique day out for the whole family
- You won’t being going home hungry!
Come and see where Tayto Crisps and snacks are made!
Visitors will get the opportunity to experience the full magic of Tayto. They will get to see how our fantastic crisps and snacks are made and even meet Mr. Tayto.
Set deep in the heart of the Ulster countryside
Set deep in the heart of the Ulster countryside in Tandragee is the 500 year old Tayto Castle, where Tayto crisps have been made since 1956.
See how local potatoes turn into our iconic crisps.
Come and experience the magic of Tayto, see firsthand how our famous crisps and snacks are made and even meet our brand mascot, Mr Tayto.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 15:30
- Tuesday, 10:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday, 10:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 15:30
- Thursday, 10:30 - 17:00 13:30 - 15:30
- Friday, 10:30 - 12:30
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Closed Public Holidays
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-16) : £8.00
- Adult (16+) : £12.50
Infants and children under the age of 5 are not permited on the factory floor.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Tayto Castle
Tandragee
County Armagh
BT62 2AB
Northern Ireland
The Famous Tayto Castle is located within the castle grounds of 'Tayto Castle', which is over 500 years old. Address: Tandragee Castle Tandragee Craigavon BT62 2AB We offer no parking on site, so we request that you park on the Main Street in Tandragee and enter via the gate behind the War Memorial.
Tel: 02838840249
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