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 Ireland’s longest zip wire and high ropes challenge. At the hub of the site, there is the Irish Mining Museum, a purpose-built cafe, craft village, and spaces for educational activities.
Castlecomer Discovery Park comprises 80 acres of natural woodland and lakes. It opened to the public in 2007 to commemorate the coal-mining heritage following the closure of the local mines in 1969. It aims to develop rural tourism, generate local employment and regenerate the town.
Purchase an annual car parking pass to make the most of their walking trails and see the area in all its beauty throughout the seasons!
New for 2025!
Operation Minefall
Uncover a buried secret. Solve the mystery. Save the future. Step into the shadows of Castlecomer’s mining past in this AR-enhanced investigation. As a W.I.S.E. agent, you’ll solve riddles and uncover buried clues. Using an iPad as your guide, navigate through the museum’s rooms and piece together a long-lost antidote. Stopping a mind-controlling element once mined in Castlecomer from falling into the wrong hands. Time is running out—can you uncover the truth?
Ages 10+ (younger with adult assistance)
Interactive puzzles and hands-on discovery
Think fast, work together and rewrite history!
Will you dig up the truth… or be left in the dark?
Junior Play Area Pass
You can now purchase a Junior Play Area Pass for €48. This pass includes 4 sessions with, your 5 th session free, on our Junior Woodland Adventure course and Bouncing Nets. Perfect for frequent visitors.
