Nore Valley Park 

 

 

Fantastic Attractions for All the Family In and Around Nore Valley Park 

 

 

Arriving at the Park

Your holiday at Nore Valley Park can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you want it to be. Our staff are County Kilkenny locals and can recommend all manner of excursions from the park. Whatever you fancy, we will be able to point you in the right direction. Here is a brief description of the attractions in County Kilkenny. For more details and brochures, please see reception upon arrival.

 

 

 

Castlecomer Discovery Park

 

This stunning woodland Estate opened to the public in 2007 and has already twice been awarded ‘One of the

Top Three Best Family Attractions in Leinster’ (Primary Times 2012; 2013). It offers a range of walking trails through the 

woods and have a tree top adventure for familys along with a coaling museum. 

 

Where: Castlecomer Demesne Co. Ltd, The Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Phone: 056 4440707
Fax: 056 4440628
Web: www.discoverypark.ie
E-mail: info@discoverypark.ie

 

 

 

Countryside Leisure Activity Centre

 

Countryside Leisure Activity Centre, Bonnettsrath (Less then 10 mins from city centre) Offers a range of activities including

Clay Pigeon Shooting, Indoor Rifle Target Shooting and Archery. All equipment provided and full instructions given.

 

Where: Bonnettsrath, Kilkenny.

Phone: +353 56 7761791
Email: garmcc@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Dunmore Cave

 

History and geology blend at Dunmore Cave to give an interesting and unique insight into this landmark. Consisting of a  

series of chambers formed over millions of years, it contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave.

 

Where: Castlecomer Road, Co. Kilkenny

Phone: +353 56 776 7726
Fax: +353 56 7767302

Email: dunmorecaves@opw.ie

 

 

 

Fishing at Mount Juliet Estate

 

In a country famous for the quality of its angling, it is still rare for visitors to achieve the combination of delights found

along the Nore at Mount Juliet. Angling tuition is also available at Mount Juliet, to learn the craft of fly fishing.

 

Where: Mount Juliet Estate Hotel, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.

Phone: 056 7773010

 

 

 

Go with the Flow, River Adventures

 

River Adventures is all about fun. We have wet and wild whitewater adventures for you and your wild friends. We have

family trip that inform, educate and open the mind. We have lazy days where you can float slowly along.

 

Tel: 087 2529700 
Email: info@gowiththeflow.ie
Web: www.gowiththeflow.ie

 

 

 

Gowran Park Golf Club

 

Set amidst the old Annaly Estate, a wonderful parkland golf course with tree-lined fairways and superb greens,

complemented by various water hazards, lakes and streams. Societies welcome, special group rates on request.

 

Where: Gowran Park, Gowran, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7726699
Fax: 056 7726173
Email: reception@gowranpark.ie
Web: www.gowranpark.ie

 

 

 

Gowran Park Horse Racing 

 

This picturesque track in Co.Kilkenny has developed into one of Ireland’s premier Racetracks. The track hosts 16 race

meetings throughout the year featuring both National Hunt and Flat Race meetings.

 

Where: Gowran Park, Gowran, Kilkenny

Telephone: 056 7726225
Fax: 056 7726173

Web: www.gowranpark.ie

 

 

 

Jerpoint Park

 

Immerse yourself at the Heritage Site in Jerpoint Park. The site contains the standing remains of St. Nicholas’s Church and

a domestic tower, plus a fine 14th Century Medieval Tomb effigy, popularly associated with St. Nicholas (Bishop of Myra).

 

 

Where: Thomastown Co. Kilkenny

Email: info@jerpointpark.com

Web: www.jerpointpark.ie

Phone: 056 7793186  or  086 606144

 

 

 

Kells Augustinian Priory

 

An Augustinian Priory founded in 1193. It is situated alongside King's River beside the village of Kells, about 15km

south of the medieval city of Kilkenny.

 

Where: Kells, Co. Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7728255

Mobile: 086 2701082

 

 

 

Kilkenny Activity Centre

 

As the name suggests the KAC is an activity centre based in the heart of Kilkenny and boasts a range of high energy

activities for all ages which include paintball, bootcamp training, inflatable fun and much more.

 

Where: Kilkenny Activity Centre, New Orchard Road, Kilkenny

Tel: 0862611567
Email: info@kilkennyactivitycentre.ie
Web: http://kilkennyactivitycentre.ie

 

 

 

Kilkenny Airsoft Shooting Range

 

Kilkenny Airsoft is the first fully automated airsoft indoor shooting range in the whole of Ireland. The facilities are there

to cater for everyone, from experienced shooters to those who have never held a gun before.

 

Where: Kilkenny Airsoft, Wallslough Village, Kilkenny, Ireland

Phone: 056 7795719
Email: info@kilkennyairsoft.ie
Web: www.kilkennyairsoft.ie

 

 

 

Kilkenny Castle

 

Go back in time to a 12th Century castle, remodelled and restored and set in 1830's splendour and extensive parklands:

includes art gallery and playground. It is a complex structure of various architectural styles.

 

Where: Kilkenny Castle, The Parade, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7704100
Fax: 056 7704116

Email: anne.teehan@opw.ie / jaki.jordan@opw.ie (086-8191251)
Web: http://www.kilkennycastle.ie/en/

 

 

 

Kilkenny Golf Club

 

18 Hole Championship Parkland Course in Kilkenny. Playable all year round due to sand based greens. Close to city centre.

Full catering facilities available. Set on 120 acres of parkland and measures 5,933 metres with a par of 71.

 

Where: Kilkenny Golf Club, Glendine, Kilkenny.

Tel: 056 7765400
Fax: 056 7723593

Email: enquiries@kilkennygolfclub.com
Web: www.kilkennygolfclub.com

 

 

 

Mount Juliet - Golf and Equestrian

 

18 hole Jack Nicklaus designed Championship Golf Course, 18 hole putting course, 3 hole golf academy and golf practice

area, including driving bays. Ranked among the world's finest parkland courses. Has hosted the Irish Open on 3 occasions.

 

Where: Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.

Tel: 056 7773000
Fax: 056 7773019 

Web for Golf: http://www.mountjuliet.ie/golf/
Web for Equestrian: http://www.mountjuliet.ie/equestrian/

 

 

 

Nicholas Mosse – Irish Country Shop

 

Since 1976, Nicholas Mosse Pottery has been famous for his brightly designed ceramic gift & tableware. His Country Shop

offers a viewing area where you might see pottery being thrown or decorated and two floors of beautiful pottery,

crafts & gifts

 

Where: Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Phone: 0567727505
Email: sales@nicholasmosse.com
Web: www.nicholasmosse.com
Open: Mon to Sat, 10.00 – 18.00, Sun 13.30 – 17.00 

 

 

 

Pococke Golf Course

 

An 18 hole golf course just off the Kilkenny ring road at the Johnswell Road roundabout. This pay as you play golf club has

hire and sales as well as light refreshments and snacks. It is open to the public during daylight hours all year round.

 

Where: Johnswell Rd.  Kilkenny.

Tel: 056 7751666

Fax: 056 7722238  

 

 

 

Pure Adventure

 

Pure Adventure run kayaking, canoeing and sea kayaking trips and adventures on the Rivers Barrow & Nore and on the

South East coastline, Stand Up Paddle boarding. An amazing new way to explore the waterways of the county.

 

Tel: 087-2265550

Email: info@pureadventure.ie  

Web: www.pureadventure.ie

 

 

 

Reptile Village Zoo

 

The 6000 square foot indoor venue with over 150 animals and 50 different species on display, Reptile Village Zoo offers a

unique opportunity to get up close and personal with animals that would normally only be seen on TV.

 

Where: Demesne Road, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny.

Tel: 056 7726757

Email: info@reptilevillage.net
Web: www.reptilevillage.net

 

 

 

Rothe House & Garden

 

Rothe House is a unique Irish merchant's townhouse, built between 1594 and 1610. The property comprises three houses,

three enclosed courtyards and a large garden, which has been reconstructed to reflect a typical 17th century garden of

the period.

 

 

Where: Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7722893

Email: info@rothehouse.com / reception@rothehouse.com
Web: www.rothehouse.com
Web: www.kilkennyarchaeologicalsociety.ie

 

 

 

St. Canice's Cathedral

 

Built between 1202 and 1285, St Canice's has been preserved in its original style and form. See the wonderful stained 

glass and the largest collection of ancient monuments. View Kilkenny and the surrounding area from the 9th

century round tower.

 

Where: St. Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower, Coach Road, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7764971
Fax: 056 7723646

Email: info@stcanicescathedral.com

Web: www.stcanicescathedral.com

 

 

 

Team Dynamics Kilkenny

 

At Team Dynamics Kilkenny you will find a broad range of Team-building activities, physical / non-physical, indoor / outdoor challenges. All our activities are based on the concept of experiential learning.

 

Where: Archersgrove,  Bennettsbridge Rd, Kilkenny.

Tel: 056 7763635

Fax: 056 7751788

Email: info@tdk.ie

Web: www.tdk.ie

 

 

 

Ten Pin Bowling

 

Family Entertainment centre with ten pin bowling, pool tables, air hockey, all the latest video games, FX simulator and

Ireland's only virtual mini golf. Experience our state of the art bowling lanes and computers.

 

Where: KBowl, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7788200

Email: info@kbowl.ie
Website: http://kbowlkk.ie/

 

 

 

The Playstation

 

The Playstation offers a fun, spacious, safe and clean children's entertainment play centre in Kilkenny. We have facilities

for toddlers and children off all ages.

 

Where: Unit 25, Hebron Business Park, Kilkenny

Phone: 0567712040
Email: info@theplaystation.ie

Website: http://theplaystation.ie/

 

 

 

The Watershed (Sport and Leisure Complex)

 

For Fitness, for Leisure, for Family Fun. Features Pool and Fitness Gym facilities, 25m Fina Standard Swimming Pool and a

Health Suite with Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi. Young children will love the Toddler Fun Pool with aqua play features.

 

Where: The Watershed - Sports and Leisure for All, Scanlon Park, Kilkenny

Tel: 056 7734620
Fax: 056 7734626

Email: info@thewatershed.ie
Web: www.thewatershed.ie

 

 

 

Warrington Top Flight

 

Excellent facilities to suit every standard of rider. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Cross Country, Lessons, Riding Holidays, and Children's Summer Camps. Coffee Shop. The Riding Club provides tuition for students at all levels.

 

Where: Warrington Equestrian Centre, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny.

Phone: 056 7722682
Fax: 056 7770792

Email: tfwarrington@eircom.net

 

 

 

Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum

 

The gardens date to the 1740's. Features include a walled garden, rose garden, rockery garden, a recreated Turner

Conservatory, a collection of rare and exotic trees in the arboretum and much more including many tranquil woodland walks.

 

Where: Woodstock Estate, Inistioge, Kilkenny

Phone: 087 8549785 / 056 7794373
Website: www.woodstock.ie