Things To Do in Kilkenny

Parks, Gardens & Open Farms

Visit Kilkenny’s illustrious parks and gardens to discover the work of some of Ireland’s most esteemed landscape gardens or follow your animal instincts at the National Reptile Zoo and the many open farms that Kilkenny has to offer.

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Shankill Castle

Shankill Castle has been home to the Cope family since 1991. They have opened up their vibrant house and gardens for visitors to experience the…

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Rothe House & Garden

  A visit to Rothe House is high on the list of things to do in the Marble City.  Rothe House is a unique Tudor…

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Jerpoint Park

  Visit the unique Heritage Site in Jerpoint Park and enjoy a guided tour of the footprints of a deserted 12th Century Medieval town dating…

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Kilfane Glen & Waterfall

Kilfane Glen and Waterfall located in Thomastown, Kilkenny is a pristine example of a romantic era garden dating from the 1790s. Untouched for 200 years,…

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Kilkenny Castle

  Go back in time to a 12th Century castle, remodelled and restored and set in 1830's splendour and extensive parklands: includes art gallery and…

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Woodstock Gardens

The beautiful Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum are located overlooking the River Nore Valley and the picturesque village of Inistioge. The gardens date to the 1740's…

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Nore Valley Park Open Farm

Come explore and enjoy some fun at the farm or stay in our campsite full of mod cons at the delightfully idyllic Nore Valley. Take…

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Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park offers an exciting range of activities around the estate including tree top walks, climbing walls, boating, adventure playgrounds, orienteering and most recently…