Xander & Jen - Now 17th March 2021
Things To Do
Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
There are plenty of things to do in and around Kilkea Castle itself: Check out www.kilkeacastle.ie/things-to-do Golf, Tennis, Spa, Equestrian, Archery, Falconry, Walks, Lazy River
Japanese Gardens & Irish National Stud
The Japanese Gardens and National Stud Farm are renowned across the country and abroad, and for good reason. With beautiful flowers and trees, a horse farm and museum, and tours to show you how the stud runs, the Gardens and Stud are the ideal day out. And after all your exploring you can sit down and enjoy yourself at the on site restaurant, serving excellent good and reasonable prices.
Burtown House & Gardens and The Green Barn
Burtown House, an early Georgian manor house, built in 1710, is surrounded by lush flower, vegetable and woodland gardens with beautiful park and farmland walks, as well as a lovely Cafe with homemade treats. There are wildflower meadows with large sculpture surrounding the gardens, which lead into farm walks, with 20 acre fields of wildflowers, pigs, donkeys and cattle.
St. Brigid's Cathedral & Round Tower
Located in the centre of Kildare town, Saint Bridget’s Cathedral and accompanying Round Tour is a must see in Kildare. The top of the Round Tour is home to some of the best views of the midlands and beyond.
Athy Boat Tours
Athy Boat Tours provides boat tours and private boat tours for up to twelve passengers. They work with your group to create the perfect tour, whether you wish to enjoy a picnic on board during your tour to Levistown or lunch on the river bank during a day long trip to Maganey, they ensure a memorable experience. You can marvel at the majestic sprawling landscapes, flora & fauna and all the river offers.
The Curragh Racecourse
The Curragh is Ireland’s most famous racecourse and breeding ground for horses. Named after the Irish word “Cuirreach”, meaning “place of the running horse”, the open plane is a whopping almost 5,000 kilometres. All five Irish Classics are run at the Curragh, and the Curragh is known for having some of the highest prize purses for races in Ireland.
Newbridge Silverware
The Visitor Centre at Newbridge Silverware showcases much more than just the beautiful cutlery, jewelery and decorations, as it also plays host to the Museum of Style Icons, displaying the dazzling dresses of some of Hollywood’s most famous, and infamous. The cafe is also excellent offering a wide range of hot and cold dishes.
Glendalough
For thousands of years people have been drawn to ‘the valley of the two lakes‘ for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. Glendalough is a remarkable place that will still your mind, inspire your heart and fill your soul. Access to the Monastic City: The monuments and lakes are accessible all year round at anytime of the day however the car parks may have the barrier down early in the morning and late in the evening.
Kildare Village Luxury Shopping Destination
The only outlets of their kind in Ireland, Kildare Village is the Irish shopper’s mecca. Beautifully laid out and decorated, and wonderfully managed, the always busy shopping village is never unbearably hectic. Packed with designer brands at considerably more affordable prices than the high street, and several excellent restaurants, Kildare Village is an excellent place for a shopping day out.
Athy Heritage Centre - Shackleton Museum
Located in the former 18th Century Market House (now Athy Town Hall), the Athy Heritage Centre-Museum traces the history of Athy, the Anglo Norman town on the Marshes of Kildare.