Location: Tullow
Top Things to do in Tullow
9 Things to Do in Tullow That You Shouldn't Miss
Tullow /ˈtʊloʊ/ (Irish: An Tulach, meaning "The Mound", formerly Tulach Ó bhFéidhlim) is a market town (legally a village) in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located on the River Slaney where the N81 road intersects with the R762.
Restaurants in Tullow
1. Altamont Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
2. Rathwood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Rathwood is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Ireland with charming activities that everyone from Grandparents to Grandchildren can enjoy together; free children’s playground, Express train, woodland walks, birds of prey centre and restaurant as well as an array of shops. There is something for everybody. Rathwood, is particularly famous for its Express Train which takes you around the extensive forest grounds, watch out for the deer and sheep along the way and see if you can spot their newly born offspring. It even has a little stop off at the pond to allow you to feed the ducks and geese with food provided by the Train driver. In addition, Rathwood offers attractions such as the Falconry, which is an outdoor educational Bird of Prey Centre where eagles, hawks, falcons and owls from around the world can be seen on display; free Forest walks, with two easy trails that the whole family can enjoy; free children’s playground; cookery classes for both adults and children; deer park and much, much more. Furthermore they house an excellent restaurant which offers an array of delicious lunch dishes and tempting home baking. They are famous for their scrumptious chocolate mud pie and double layered pavlova and all Rathwood's cakes are baked daily by their talented Pastry Chef Margaret, who has been with them for over 18 years. Special diets eg coeliacs are catered for with a delicious selection of gluten free meals and treats. Rathwood hosts a number of special seasonal events throughout the year and advance booking is highly recommended eg The Santa Train - Ireland’s most popular Santa visit with magic and interactive fun with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves. The Rathwood Centre in addition to their attraction host an array of shops for you, your family, home and garden. Rathwood has something for the whole family that will make you want to return time and time again.
Reviewed By eleanor m - Ireland
What a joy!
We visited Santa yesterday with our 4 year old daughter .
It was fantastic.
Everything ran on time, staff were brilliant, so helpful , so accommodating.
Value for money , worth every penny!
Staff were sooooo happy and brilliant with every child!
My phone died and reception kindly charged it back for me!
Will definitely book for next year.... it was a lovely day!
Beautiful gift shops , stunning gifts to buy!
Worth the drive from Dublin!
3. Brownshill Dolmen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Megalithic monument thousands of years old.
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
Really enjoyed my visit to the Brownshill Dolmen. It is such a peaceful place located as it is in the middle of a cornfield.
There's a decent sized car park by the roadside and display boards both there and by the Dolmen giving information Bout the site
It is unexcavated and the display tells you that it is 5000 years old with the largest capstone in Ireland, perhaps Europe, weighing 150 tonnes.
There is a tarmacced path leading along the field boundary in from the road which leads to the tomb which is in a fenced off clearing in the middle of the field. A small lawn has been cleared and maintained around the Dolmen with two stone benches for visitors to sit on. You can go right up to, under and around the Dolmen.
It's a fantastic place, totally deserted on my visit and a a result, so peaceful.
Strongly recommended.
4. The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Handmade chocolate shop and ice-cream parlour. Visit, and make your own chocolate figure or book a workshop in advance, or just pop in for a tasty coffee with cake or one of our delicious ice-cream sundaes.
Reviewed By Faithcullen
Visited with family and spent a small fortune, 10€ each child to make. Chocolate mould, didn't entertain them too much and spent slot of time waiting around with not much included for your money other than the chocolate mould at the end. Would have been better if a small pot of ice cream was given to the children to keep them entertained while waiting for the mould to set in the freezer for 15mins, really nice play area outside and staff very friendly if a little slow. Wouldn't visit again with children as too expensive but was a pleasant hour or so. Chocolate is delicious and hot chocolate was divine.
5. Duckett's Grove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Duckett’s Grove, the 18th, 19th and early 20th century home of the Duckett family, was formerly at the centre of a 12,000 acre (4,856 hectares) estate that has dominated the Carlow landscape for over 300 years. Even in ruin, the surviving towers and turrets of Duckett’s Grove form a romantic profile making it one of the most photogenic historic buildings in the country.The first phase of the revival of two old walled Gardens has now been completed by Carlow County Council, the old paths revealed and the beds and borders reinstated. Stylistically the new planting schemes echo the past yet reflect changing fashions, utilising plants and planting patterns that may have evolved over time.The Upper Walled Garden, hedged with boxwood, is planted with historical varieties of shrub roses, a collection of Chinese and Japanese peonies, a great variety of hardy and tender perennials and choice flowering shrubs.The Lower Walled Garden, once the site of the old orchard, contains a selection of fruits, including figs and historical varieties of Irish apples amongst others. The borders also contain a variety of shrubs and perennials all echoing the past history of the Gardens and people associated with Duckett’s Grove. Restored paths and the repaired sunken stone bridge plus plantings of oak, lime, hazel, spindle and laurel rekindle the spirit of the Georgian Pleasure Grounds.
Reviewed By AisleSeatPlease - Boston, MA
My second time stopping at Duckett's Grove. A great mansion in ruins, but you can almost picture the grand lifestyle that must have existed there at some time. The place has been a bit commercialized since my last visit, with a cafe and gift shop now. The house has Gardens that were even still worth the walk through in late October. They must be beautiful in the summer. You can only walk the grounds, no entry into the building itself, but you can peer into the windows and think back to what it must have been like.
6. Woodlands Falconry and Bird of Prey Centre.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Reillyplus2 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
This was an one-stop shop for exercising the kids, eating, playing, learning and shopping. I was very impressed.
7. Tullow Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By John K - Carlow, Ireland
This museum is housed in an old Wesleyan Methodist Church 1800's
It is full of local artifacts and printed material. It also houses the vestments of Fr. John Murphy Boolavogue 1798 Wexford who was executed by the Yeomen in Tullow in 1798. It is well worth a visit as it has an eclectic range of material not seen in too many museums.
8. The Play and Education Emporium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Here at The Emporium, we offer an excellent indoor play service to children aged between 0-12, along with a range of other services. Formerly known as the KidsZone, we are located in Market Square, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Walk-in unlimited play. No booking required! We have two large climbing frames, 4 huge slides, ball pits, indoor bike track, a football pitch and an air hockey table.
Reviewed By Mark O
I was here with a group of 4 kids aged between 3 and 12 and i was amazed at how big it was and so well set up. the kids had an amazing time there are loads of areas from small toddlers and bigger kids soccer basketball area. even area set up for feeding smaller babies and toddlers then there is separate section with a big table set up for birthday parties.
9. ELM Beauty
ELM Beauty is a Beauty Salon & Day Spa that offers facials, massages and all things beauty. We will tend to all your beauty needs set in a luxurious environment. We provide free refreshments and spa packages for a more indulgent visit or if you just need a maintenance treatment like nails, waxing or brows you'll be looked after. We have a sociable space to host mini beauty parties(up to 12 people)
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