Location: Kildare
Top Things to do in Kildare
9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kildare That You Shouldn't Miss
Kildare (Irish: Cill Dara, meaning "church of the oak") is a town in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 8,412 (2011 Census) makes it the eighth largest town in County Kildare and the 55th largest in the state, with a growth rate of 8% since the 2006 census. Although Kildare gives its name to the county, Naas is the county town. The town lies on the R445, some 50 km (31 mi) west of Dublin – near enough for it to have become, despite being a regional centre in its own right, a commuter town for the capital.
Restaurants in Kildare
1. Solas Bhride
2. Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 353 reviews
Recent winner of the Irish Times Best Shop for a Day Out and Farmers Journal National Farm Yard Awards we are a family run farm shop and open farm. We do not charge visitors to our farm and offer value and quality in our farm shop that keeps customers coming back time and time again. We recommend taking a few hours out to visit us as we are confident we will change the way you and your family shop! Located on our own farm we offer visitors a family friendly open farm experience, where you will see a wide variety of farm animals in a natural and relaxed setting. Visitors will enjoy a quiet countryside atmosphere, and can make the very most of their visit by feeding our farm animals or enjoying a tasty treat in our Farm Café. Experience the best of Irish Rural life for free, only a few minutes outside Kildare town. Ride the Express Train around the farm or have a go at our Indian Creek Crazy Golf.
Reviewed By ruanbeg79
We as a family have been visiting kildare farm foods for years, we love the fresh produce, you are always guaranteed great bargains in the shop, the staff are always friendly & most helpful, the kids love visiting the farm, feeding the animals, having a ride on the train & the crazy golf is brilliant & after all the excitement you can relax in the cafe & enjoy some delicious foods from the cafe, I highly recommend a visit you wont be disappointed
3. Museum of Style Icons (M.O.S.I)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
4. Irish National Stud & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,467 reviews
This state-owned commercial stud farm also incorporates the world famous Japanese Gardens and wild Irish St Fiachra's Garden as well as the Irish Racehorse Experience, Living Legend's, Gift Shop and restaurant. It is also home to some of Ireland's most famous racehorses.
Reviewed By 357SueH - Cheshire, United Kingdom
A very interesting place, educational as well as a place to enjoy peaceful family time. 2 for 1 ticket price through the Irish Heritage leaflet made the cost exceptional and well worth the visit. The horses are so well looked after, the information is interesting and the grounds are immaculately kept. The Japanese garden is an added bonus, peace and tranquility await, a visual piece of art in every corner, vibrant colours abundant in every space, purity at its best! The cafe is lovely, serving delicious food, especially the cake/dessert selection. Worth a visit if in Co Kildare.
5. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre
6. Kildare Town Heritage Centre & Tourist Office
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Located in the restored Market House opposite St Brigids Cathedral in the medieval Town of Kildare. The Centre is both a Tourist Office, Attraction and contains a small Souvenir Shop. The attraction " Legends of Kildare is a Magical Virtual Reality Experience . It takes the visitor on a journey through time through the stories of the Fianna, Brigid the Goddess, Saint Brigid and the arrival of the Normans in one of Ireland's oldest towns. It is avaialable in English, Irish, French, German and Chinese.
Reviewed By coynehelen
I can't recommend this place highly enough.I called ahead to book the virtual reality Legends of Kildare experience for a group of 27 primary school children. Tom,Emma, Luke, Paddy and PJ ensured we had a top class tour.We rotated 3 groups between the VR experience, a tour of St Brigid's Cathedral and a climb up St Brigid's Tower. All were informative and particularly interesting as we uncovered that there is so much to be discovered in Kildare town...in fact we are sure that we will have to book another day to experience all it has to offer. In addition,we were thrilled to be able to fit in a visit to the modern well-stocked Kildare Library to view an exhibition entitled " The Book of Kildare" by artist and calligrapher Josephine Hardiman, the children tried calligraphy and examined Josephine's work which itself is no doubt a piece of history in the making. The amount of information Tom in the tourist office had to offer about Kildare town is wide-ranging. I will be spreading the word about this hidden gem! Thanks to all who helped us organise a great day for our pupils.I would love to see year round access to the Cathedral and Tower as it could be guaranteed to draw thousands of tourists to further cement Kildare's place on the map! A must-visit place! Thanks all Helen
7. The Kildare Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By nettser71 - Dublin, Ireland
Great fun for all the family, excellent value for money, would recommend for a family day out. Wooden maze was the winner
8. Wallaby Woods Donadea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
We have received many enquiries regarding reopening and regret to have to advise that we will not be reopening in 2020 and for as long as the C-19 social safe distancing requirements continue. As you are aware our facility is relatively expansive however it is impossible to implement the current social distancing recommendations in the intimacy of our playgrounds, petting/hot house, camp site and coffee shop. We wish you all safe passage through COVID-19 and hope to welcome you back at some point in 2021. Best Wishes Keep Safe Gráinne & Brendan
Reviewed By JoeOs - Naas, Ireland
On Sunday 22 December, we visited Wallaby Woods with our two young sons aged 3 and 10 to see Santa. The kids loved it. Santa and Mrs. Claus were brilliant with the kids, and we sang Jingle Bells. They received a large selection box each. All the staff were dressed as elves and were a great help to Santa and his wife. Lots to do and see in Wallaby Woods. We will be back in the Summer for a picnic. Food and coffees were lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient. Kids loved the place.
9. Saint Brigid's Cathedral and Round Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By LindaK631 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
It is such a gorgeous wee village and the first thing to do when you get there is to go to the Visitor’s Centre where you get a very warm welcome, lots of information and an excellent little video for 10 minutes that introduces you to the sights of the town, including Saint Brigid’s. The church itself is wonderfully historic with several additional features include the fire temple and the round tower. They’re all really worth seeing, particularly if you get the information first from the Visitors’ centre. We loved our stop here and wish we had more time to explore.
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