Kilkenny is a magical wonderland of Halloween festivities. Below we have listed a number of family hotel breaks that will give families the chance to escape over the Halloween midterm break this October to eat treats, pick pumpkins and get up to all sort of ghoulish fun!
Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
2 or 3-night Halloween Family Breaks
Enjoy a 2 or 3 night Halloween Breaks at the Newpark Hotel Kilkenny. This package includes 2 or 3 nights bed and breakfast with dinner on 1 evening for 2 adults and 2 children. Adults can dine in Gulliver’s restaurant on one night. Children’s dinner is high tea served in the kids club (Kids aged 4-12 years). Children may also join in all the fun at our Newpark Camp which runs daily from 10.00am-4.00pm with lunch included (Kids aged 4-12 years).
On-Site Activities for Kids
– Krazy Kats Kids Club (open daily during Midterm from 10am -4pm & each evening from 7-10.30pm)
– Newpark Adventure Trail
– Playground including a Zip Line and Tree Top Adventure
– Fairy Trail Experience
– Go-Karting Track
– Mini Wildlife Farm (during winter months only smaller animals are on-site)
– Indoor Games Room
– Soft Playroom for Under 3s
– Parenting Room available to our residents with steriliser/microwave/fridge/baby changing facilities
Plus the all-new Jurassic Newpark!
October midterm family hotel breaks are available at Newpark Hotel from Monday 25th October to Tuesday 2nd November inclusive.
Hotel Kilkenny
2 or 3-night Family Break October Midterm
Stay with us at Hotel Kilkenny this October on one of our new Family Breaks. Enjoy 2 or 3 nights accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children (up to age 12), full Irish Breakfast each morning and dinner on one evening for all the family in Pure Bar (children eat free from our Kids Menu). You will have full use of Active Health & Fitness Club with 20m swimming pool, as well as access to Hotel Kilkenny’s personalised app before arrival with live links to Kilkenny City’s attractions.
Child rates for extra children are available. Please contact Hotel Kilkenny directly if you require accommodation for additional children.
Nore Valley Park Halloween Camping
This family run site is located in a quiet, peaceful valley overlooking the River Nore. There are beautiful wooden lodges, a total of 35 caravan sites and 35 tent pitches on-site with shower facilities. Situated on an open farm, patrons have free access to the farm and children are encouraged to assist in animal feeding along with numerous fun activities throughout the day.
Choose to come to Nore Valley Park for Halloween and enjoy a weekend of family fun! Enjoy the popular Halloween Event which includes a torchlight treasure hunt, scare maze and bonfire with toasted marshmallows. The Halloween Event takes place on the 22nd, 26th, 27th, 28th and 31st October from 7pm-9pm. Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch as part of normal farm entry. Get creative and carve your pumpkin on the farm or you take it home with you.
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
1, 2 or 3-night Family Midterm Breaks
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel offers one, two or three night break options with 2-course family dining special included on one evening for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. And there’s lots of things to see and do on your doorstep at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, so an escape to Kilkenny with the family is a great idea at any time of year. Kilkenny Castle is a 3-minute stroll away and with its super playground, it’s a favourite with families. Don’t worry about the weather, because there are lots of rainy day activities for families too – like the cinema, K Bowl – Kilkenny’s bowling alley – and, of course, our 21-metre swimming pool! If you’re travelling with more than 2 children, please contact Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel directly.
Glamping at Jenkinstown House
Have the best of both worlds – enjoy the bustle and fun of Medieval Kilkenny City, and just 10 minutes away escape from it all to the Shepherds Huts, set against the woodland of Jenkinstown Park. The three charming huts offer high-end, self-catering facilities: your own bathroom and full-size shower, a large, comfortable double bed and kitchenette. Each private patio has its own chiminea fire, table and chairs for your to relax in the semi-wild, biodiverse gardens, which is truly magical when lit up in the evening. A shared BBQ area is also provided. The huts are available to let separately or together, making them the ideal holiday for small families looking for an autumn escape this midterm!
There are so many things to see and do, places to dine and fun experiences to have during your visit to Kilkenny this Halloween midterm break!
Have a spook-tacular time in Kilkenny this Halloween!
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Please note: Prices are subject to change and availability. It is recommended to pre-book all dining and activity times prior to arrival to ensure you can be accommodated at your preferred times.