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One of the best things about visiting Kilkenny is the ease you can navigate its city on foot and immerse yourself in the huge variety of different cultural sites and activities. From Ireland’s Medieval Mile running from the 13th century St. Canice’s Cathedral to the Anglo-Norman Castle with much more in between to; Butler House & Gardens the city has a variety of culture and history on its doorstep for the whole family to enjoy! Venture into the countryside and discover The Lost Town of Newtown at Jerpoint Park, or visit one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland at Kells Priory. Whatever you choose it’s all here in Kilkenny!
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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
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Zwartable Ireland is a sheep farm in County Kilkenny run by Suzanna Crampton
Walking & Hiking
From Walking & Cycling to Food; Craft and Activity Trails, what better way to get outdoors and explore your wonderful surroundings
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St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny
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Known locally as ‘The Seven Castles’, the Augustine priory of Kells is one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland
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Jerpoint Abbey is an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century
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Established 800 years ago, Jerpoint Park is a 12th century medieval settlement that offers guided Heritage Tours daily of the Medieval Town
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Ormonde Language Tours offer walking tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German. The tours are the ideal way to explore Kilkenny city
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Kilkenny Walking Tours will bring to life the stories and characters of Kilkenny's Medieval history
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If you want to discover the very best of Irish ‘craic’ or humour, then take a Shenanigans Walking Tour and discover Medieval Kilkenny
Parks & Gardens
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!