DISCOVER
YOUR NEXT
ADVENTURE

in Kilkenny

DISCOVER
YOUR NEXT
ADVENTURE

in Kilkenny

OUTDOOR KILKENNY

It's All Here!

Connect with Ireland on an Outdoor Holiday in Kilkenny.

It’s time to pack your bags and get ready for your next adventure. Outdoor enthusiasts will find it all here in Kilkenny whatever the season. Experience the people and places of Kilkenny and uncover off the beaten track countryside trails, spectacular cycle routes, thrilling river adventures, as well as challenging and character building activities in our activity centres.

Enjoy camaraderie with our experienced tour guides, make new friends in a safe and friendly environment and create everlasting memories. Our trip ideas are full of inspiration for families, solo and group holidays so you can enjoy exploring the great outdoors to your heart’s content.

It’s All Here… in Kilkenny!

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Activities

Culture

Ireland’s Medieval Mile

Ireland’s Medieval Mile runs from ‘Castle to Cathedral’ in the City and this discovery trail is an ideal way to enjoy the compactness of Kilkenny City

Walking & Hiking

Trail Kilkenny

From Walking & Cycling to Food; Craft and Activity Trails, what better way to get outdoors and explore your wonderful surroundings

Family

National Reptile Zoo

Meet some of the world’s rarest and most unusual animals at Ireland’s only Reptile Zoo

Falconry & Archery

Hawkeye Falconry

Discover the ancient art of falconry with your very own private Hawkeye Falconry Experience

Culture

Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey is an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century

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Culture

Shenanigans Walking Tours

If you want to discover the very best of Irish ‘craic’ or humour, then take a Shenanigans Walking Tour and discover Medieval Kilkenny

Water Based Activities

Boattrips.ie

Join multi award winning Boattrips.ie on the historic river Nore as it flows through Kilkenny city

Water Based Activities

Go with the Flow River Adventures

Go with the Flow is an award winning company that offers incredible trails, eco safaris and white-water adventures in Kilkenny.

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Parks & Gardens

Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum

Explore the Kilkenny countryside with a visit to Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum, overlooking the River Nore Valley in Inistioge

Parks & Gardens

Kilkenny Castle Parklands

Kilkenny Castle Park comprises of an incredible 50 acres of land providing the ideal spot for a picnic no matter how big the family are!

Family

Nore Valley Park

Nore Valley Park is not only one of Kilkenny’s leading campsites, but offers a variety of activities for all the family to enjoy.

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Activity Centres

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park offers a range of exciting recreational, cultural and educational activities for visitors of all ages.

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Itineraries

3-Day Itinerary: Summer in Kilkenny

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3-Day Itinerary: Summer in Kilkenny

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3-Day Itinerary: Spring in Kilkenny

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3-Day Itinerary: Autumn in Kilkenny

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2-Day Itinerary: Winter in Kilkenny

Spring

With longer, brighter evenings to look forward to, a host of new baby animals & beautiful bursts of colour, it’s time to jump-start Spring in Kilkenny

Summer

If you are looking to experience culture with outdoor adventure this summer, you have come to the right place!

Autumn

Autumn is the best time of year as the air gets chillier, the cosy sweaters come out, the festivities of Halloween are approaching

Winter

Wintertime provides an opportunity to experience nature in a completely different way. All you need are some good waterproofs and a sense of adventure

DISCOVER
YOUR NEXT
ADVENTURE

in Kilkenny