Get ready for an egg-cellent Easter midterm in Kilkenny! From egg-citing activities to family-friendly hotel breaks, create lasting memories with your little ones in the Marble County this year. Take a look at our guide to help you to plan an unforgettable family getaway this Easter.
Easter Egg Hunt at Nore Valley Park
Can you find all our colourful eggs and our very important golden egg around the farm? Embark on a thrilling adventure across the farm, seeking out hidden eggs nestled in every corner. Your sweet rewards await as you gather your treasures!
As well as that, visitors can enjoy face painting, go-karting races, petting time and bottle feeding sessions with the animals. Plus, you may even catch some shepherdess wisdom with talks about lambing!
Wonka in Jurassic at Jurassic Newpark
Step into a world of pure imagination on Willy Wonka’s magical adventures in Dinoland. Keep an eye out for the Oompa Loompas, the Easter Bunny and of course, the dinosaurs! Enjoy the wonder and magic of our mini Fairy Village and fairy trail, you may even meet our Talking Tree & the guardian of the fairy trail along the way.
Visit The Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience and decorate some sweet chocolate treats. Afterwards, take part in face painting, go-karting, zipline, Jurassic Bounce and even more. Before you go, why not take a family photo with the Easter Bunny?
Easter Camp at Castlecomer Discovery Park
As the vibrant colours of Spring begin to bloom, Castlecomer Discovery Park is gearing up to host an exciting Easter Camp for young adventurers aged 5-8 and 9-12. From April 2nd to April 7th, children will embark on an exciting journey filled with adventure, nature exploration and delightful craft activities!
It wouldn’t be a trip to Castlecomer Discovery Park without taking out their exciting adventure courses along high ropes, bounce nets and Junior Adventure area. Walk along the treetops and discover the woodlands from a different perspective.
Newpark Hotel walking trail
PLACES TO STAY THIS EASTER
Nore Valley Park
Escape to Nore Valley Park for an Easter break in Kilkenny’s beautiful countryside. Stay on-site and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt with accommodation options ranging from tents to motorhomes.
With a range of useful amenities on-site such as electric points, kitchen area, shower block and plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, why not take a different kind of staycation this Easter? Those staying in the campsite also have complimentary access to the open farm to meet the animals and even take part in feeding sessions.
Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
2-night Easter Package
From €728
This package includes 2 nights bed and breakfast with dinner on 1 evening for 2 adults and 2 children. Adults can dine in Scott’s Bar and Brasserie on one night. Children’s dinner is high tea served in the kid’s club (kids aged 4-12 years). Children may also join in all the fun at Newpark Kids Easter Camp with special Easter Themed Activities, which runs daily from 10am-4pm with lunch included.
Additional Complimentary On-site Activities:
- Krazy Kats Kids Club
- Jurassic Newpark which includes:
– Life-size animatronic dinosaurs
– Go-karting
– Treetop adventure playground with zipline
– Newpark fairy trail
– Newpark Adventure Fen Trail nature walk
– Newpark Mini Farm with lots of fun & exciting animals
- The Zone indoor games room
- Toddlers Soft Playroom
- Parenting Room
- Complimentary use of Health and Leisure Facilities
- Additional entertainment nightly includes our Magician Show, Puppet show and Mad Scientist professor.
The Hoban Hotel
Easter in Kilkenny’s Ancient East
From €316
Pack your bags and Easter bunnies and head to Kilkenny this Easter for a fun filled Break Away. Explore the city, hop in the car, take in the county, and after a busy day of exploring enjoy a delicious meal, comfortable beds and a great night’s sleep here at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
Package includes:
- Two-night stay
- Chocolate treat per person
- Full Irish breakfast each morning
- A delicious 3-course evening meal with tea/coffee on a night of your choice in our 1801 Restaurant
Mount Juliet Estate
2-night Easter Family Break
From €1,000
This Easter, pack your bags, let the Easter Bunny know your plans, and join us for a fabulous family Easter escape. Enjoy a family break in Hunter Yard. Settle into your luxurious family room, with two double beds and enjoy five-star amenities such as full air conditioning, a Nespresso coffee machine and Bvlgari bath amenities.
With this package, enjoy the following;
- Two nights luxurious accommodation in Hunters Yard for two adults and two children
- Dinner on one evening for two adults in The Hound Restaurant
- Daily access to Mount Juliet Juniors Club (for children aged 5-12 years). The Juniors Club runs from 12–4 pm, including a packed lunch, and 6 – 9.30 pm, including dinner for children.
- Access to the Health Club, Swimming Pool, playground, fairy garden and use of courtesy hotel bicycles to explore the estate
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
1 – 3 night family breaks
From €213
Getaway with friends or family this Easter to magical, medieval Kilkenny where you’ll find that there’s something for everyone and all right on your doorstep at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. Happy children, happy families at the Kilkenny Ormonde with our Family Dining option every evening during holiday time.
Packages includes:
- 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast
- Dinner on the evening of your choice on a Family Dining Special 2 course set menu
- Complimentary access to 21-meter swimming pool and Kids Pool, gym facilities and aerobics studio.
Hotel Kilkenny
2 & 3 night breaks
From €242
Enjoy a break with your family at Hotel Kilkenny:
- Accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children (until the age of 12)
- Full Irish Breakfast
- Dinner for all the family in the newly refurbished ‘1931 Rosehill Bar’ (children eat free from our Kids Menu)
- Full use of Active Health & Fitness Club with 20m Swimming Pool
