Location: Kildare
Top Things to do in Kildare
What to do and see in Kildare, Province of Leinster: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. Grey Abbey
6. Carmelite Friary Church
7. The Steam Museum & Lodge Park Walled Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
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