Things to do in Province of Leinster, Province of Leinster: The Best Farms

Lisduff Adventure Farm is a fun family venue with a wide range of activities for all ages to ensure they are kept entertained regardless of the weather with our indoor and outdoor facilities. Great for school tours, parties, groups etc. Admission prices: Adults: Free Children: €8 Under 1's: Free. We run events throughout the year including our Santa Train, Bogathon, Summer Camps and lots more.

Birr Equestrian Centre has been catering for riders and horse enthusiasts for over forty years under the direction of Noel Cosgrave and his team of dedicated instructors. The centre is open 7 days a week to cater for your every need and there are a range of services from entertainment to sales and breeding. Birr Equestrian Centre is A.I.R.E. and Board Failte approved and all instructors are certified by the British Horse Society. Located in the Midlands we offer riding lessons; cross country treks and tuition; hourly, half day and full day trekking in the Slieve Bloom Mountains; trekking holidays in conjunction with local accommodation providers; pony camps and much much more! Carriage Driving, Archery, Laser Shooting and Clay Pigeon Shooting are also available on site.

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.

Alpaca Trekking Organic Farm in North County Dublin! Meet and greet the alpacas in the farmyard and head off for a leisurely stroll along the wildlife corridor. Come back to the farmyard and have a chat with Dominic about his ancient cereal project. Have a go at grinding your own grain to take home. Have a go at milking a goat and collect the eggs and enjoy the cup of tea and a scone.

Visit Dublin's best kept secret, just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport! There’s fun for all the family on our 30 acre traditional 18th century farm. Come say hello to our Shetland and Connemara ponies, pigs, piglets, goats, baby chicks and more. We are committed to the highest standards of animal welfare and to the preservation of many Irish and rare breeds. Step back into the 18th century and take a tour of this impeccably restored Georgian property. Newbridge House is a hidden gem of charm with beautiful furnishings and ornate plasterwork throughout.Our passionate and knowledgeable tour guides will take you through three centuries of Irish history. Delve into the Cabinet of Curiosities. One of the few surviving family museums in Ireland or Britain and filled to the brim with antiquities and oddities. Explore the Red Drawing Room. One of the finest Georgian rooms in Ireland and home to the best-documented 18th century private art collection in the country.

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.

Greenan Maze is a family run open farm and visitor attraction. Located in a beautiful part of the Wicklow mountains, 6 Km from Rathdrum and an hour south of Dublin. Suitable for all ages. Includes: Celtic Maze (half an acre, 7 ft tall), Solstice Maze, three traditional farming museums, wild nature walks and wildlife haven, fairy tree trail, treasure hunts, farm animals and crafts & takeaway coffee shop. Open seasonally. Tours by arrangement. See website for more details.