Top Things to do in County Kilkenny
Things to do in County Kilkenny, Province of Leinster: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in County Kilkenny, Ireland including Danvill House Farm, Nore Valley Walking Route, Kilkenny Castle, Kilfane Waterfall and Glen, Dunmore Cave, Castlecomer Discovery Park, Woodstock House and Gardens, The Barrow Way, Clashacrow gardens, Tory Hill Mullinavat.
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1. Danvill House Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Danville House Farm Riding and Trekking Centre , Set on an old Georgian Estate. BHS Highly Commended and AIRE Approved. . A wonder way to spend time with horses while enjoying surounding country side .
2. Nore Valley Walking Route
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By donnyMiltonKeynes
We had a lovely walk, not quite sure where we were going at times but a great couple of hours. Very peaceful
3. Kilkenny Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,363 reviews
Founded soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to suit changing circumstances and uses over a period of 800 years. Today, Kilkenny Castle is open to visitors all year round and is largely a Victorian remodelling of the thirteenth century defensive Castle
Reviewed By M4474IDtomk
A must see in Kilkenny ....really great experience. Very friendly welcoming staff....who managed visiting during Covid really well. The castle itself is magnificent ...we were on a self guided tour and I would strongly recommend engaging with the staff in the rooms ...very knowledgeable and made our visit a truly memorable one.
4. Kilfane Waterfall and Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By florahibernica
Extensive and varied garden - the waterfall was not running when we visited, yes it's powered not natural! But the rest of the garden was plenty without it, a romantic valley full of ferns with a river and fairytale thatched cottage, woodland paths, and more formal areas with borders, carefully placed sculptures, a carp pool, and lichen-hung fruit trees. It's historical, rather than the most spectacular hyper-maintained planting. Also, most of it is not kind to aged grandparents or kids too young to do a bunch of stairs on their own. The valley is steep and mossy, that's part of the charm.
5. Dunmore Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
This subterranean system consists of a series of chambers formed over millions of years.
Reviewed By gathos1 - Oulunsalo, Finland
Worth it. Had been to kilkenny before but never thought of visiting. Quite interesting history and the guide had much knowledge.
6. Castlecomer Discovery Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
Castlecomer Discovery Park is a young park, opened since 2007. Set in a beautiful 80 acre woodland, Castlecomer Discovery Park boasts an exciting range of recreational and educational activities. Suitable for all ages, it is home to Ireland's longest ziplines at 300m over water, Octagon High Ropes Course, Tree-Top Adventure Walk, Climbing Wall, Junior Woodland Adventure Course, Archery, Boating, Orienteering & Walking trails, School Tours & Field Studies, Team-Building, Elf & Fairy Village, Coal-mining museum, woodland Canopy Cafe, animal viewing area, playground and more! Castlecomer Discovery Park is a social-community enterprise, a registered charity and operates on a not for profit basis.
Reviewed By lazyfaceman - Clonmel, Ireland
Visited the discovery park recently & had a good time. Did the tree top walk , some wall climbing, archery & some axe throwing. All the activities were lots of fun & suitable for all ages even if I found the tree top walk a lil sketchy :) The staff were very knowledgeable & engagable. Would definitely return
7. Woodstock House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By 574darad - Dublin, Ireland
Stumbled upon Woodstock Gardens on a trip through beautiful Inistioge village in Co. Kilkenny. Woodstock was just stunning. The gardens belonged to an old house (long since burned down), but the magnificent gardens remain. Most of the trees (and there's a huge variety) were planted in the mid to late 19th century and are mature. Despite my wheelchair, we got to see most of the gardens courtesy of 'Lenny Woodstock' & the garden buggy. Lenny even dropped us off at the Woodstock cafe for delicious homebaked cake (the cafe is situated in what looks like an old victorian glasshouse). As well as the cafe, there's a terraced garden, a walled garden, the magnificent Noble Fir drive, a rose garden, a dove cote, and lots more. With such magnificent gardens and a rich history, Woodstock is definitely a hidden gem... don't miss out!
8. The Barrow Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By gmrgill
Would definitely recommend, especially if you visit on a sunny day like we did. The views were fantastic. It was very peaceful and the path was flat and very manageable. Beautiful and suitable for the whole family.
9. Clashacrow gardens
10. Tory Hill Mullinavat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By declanf626 - Thomastown, Ireland
Lovely easy hike especially on the green trail, which gets you almost the top. Last 500 meters of so to the cross is more tricky terrain which would require hiking boots. Great place to walk dogs as well. Good views as well.
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