The 10 Best Things to Do in Newbridge, Ireland

The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre is an award winning attractions located just 45 minutes from Dublin and five minutes from the M7 Motorway. It features the flagship Showrooms, the world renowned Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) and the award-winning Café Carleton. The Craft Workshop, where for decades the team have been creating whole ranges of cutlery and jewellery, is adjacent to the Showrooms. The Museum of Style Icons is a permanent exhibition of garments and memorabilia from the collections of the world's greatest stars including: Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson and many more. The Visitor Centre is open 7 days and entry to the Museum of Style Icons is from €5.

Opened 7 days a week from 9am -6pm. Last admission 5pm. 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 Horse Museum, Living Legend's, Gift Shop and restuarant. It is also home to some of Ireland's most famous racehorses.

Experience the Grand Canal the way it was intended and take a leisurely cruise on a restored traditional Canal Barge. Cruises operate from Sallins Harbour which is only 30 minutes from Dublin city center by train and is located just off the M7 motorway. The barge is available for private charter for groups any day of the week and operates up to 6 scheduled cruises daily at weekends. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing its landscape and linking its towns and villages. The Captain will give you a unique insight into the life and history of the Grand Canal as it winds its way through the county Kildare countryside. You can choose a short one hour cruise to the Leinster Aqueduct where the canal crosses over the River Liffey, or a 2.5 hour cruise through Digby Lock where you'll experience the workings of an eighteenth century canal lock. There's bar service on-board serving a selection on locally brewed craft beers and in summer there are two 1.5 hour evening cruises to McCreevey's Lock. Afterwards you can enjoy a meal in one of the waterfront restaurants in Sallins village. The M.V. Amo is licensed by the Department of Transport and Tourism for 12 passengers. There’s an outdoor Seating on the open decks at the bow and stern and it has a very comfortable interior with ample Seating, toilet facilities and a wood-burning stove. Scheduled cruises operate from March to October and advance booking is essential.

Located just off the M7 motorway, 40 minutes from Dublin City, Riverbank Arts Centre is lively, atmospheric and convenient, a high quality venue which caters for a range of interests and age groups. From theatre, music and comedy to children's events and cinema, Riverbank Arts Centre provides an intimate setting for a broad variety of shows. CaToCà café at the Riverbank Arts Centre offers lunch and afternoon tea daily, from 9.00am (except Sundays). If you want a full meal or a quick snack, or one of our delicious home made desserts and a gourmet coffee, this is the place to go. Come for the arts and theatre and stay for the food! The Riverbank Arts Centre has full facilities for the disabled, including increased Seating capacity for wheelchair users. Designated parking spaces are located to the rear of the building, and beside the wheelchair ramp, at the side of the building.Limited on street parking is available in the vicinity of the theatre. Patrons are asked to comply with the parking restrictions in the area. The centre will be used to foster a wider appreciation of Kildare's historical, archaeological and cultural heritage and to encourage a sense or responsibility for the care of Kildare's heritage and environment. A professional research service is provided to members of the public both at home and abroad - often the first connection that many people make with Ireland.

In the heart of Ireland's horse-racing country lies Kildare Village, home to over more 95 boutiques, capturing the charm and scale of the region's stud farms to create a unique and relaxing shopping experience. Anya Hindmarch, Brooks Brothers, Cath Kidston, Furla, Joules, Lulu Guinness, Molton Brown are among the international brands showcased here with reductions of up to 60% on the recommended retail price, all year round. Other winning features include the authentic Italian cuisine served at L'Officina Restaurant, the elegant boulangerie Le Pain Quotidien and the ease of getting to Kildare Village. Irish Rail operates a regular daily train service from Dublin Heuston station to Cork, Galway and Waterford stopping at Kildare, with connections for Ireland's scenic west coast. The Kildare Village Shopping Express(R) coach service is a daily service with frequent departures to Kildare Village from Dublin airport and Dublin city centre (George's Quay).