Top Things to do in County Kildare
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Discover the best top things to do in County Kildare, Ireland including BargeTrip, Celtic Rider, Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop, Redhills Adventure, Irish National Stud & Gardens, Moone High Cross Inn, Clonfert Pet Farm, Las Rada Wine & Tapas Bar, Castletown House, The Bog of Allen Nature Centre.
Restaurants in County Kildare
1. BargeTrip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Experience the Grand Canal the way it was intended and take a leisurely cruise on a restored traditional Canal Barge. Cruises operate from Sallins Harbour which is only 30 minutes from Dublin city center by train and is located just off the M7 motorway. The barge is available for private charter for groups any day of the week and operates up to 6 scheduled cruises daily at weekends. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing its landscape and linking its towns and villages. The Captain will give you a unique insight into the life and history of the Grand Canal as it winds its way through the county Kildare countryside. You can choose a short one hour cruise to the Leinster Aqueduct where the canal crosses over the River Liffey, or a 2.5 hour cruise through Digby Lock where you'll experience the workings of an eighteenth century canal lock. There's bar service on-board serving a selection on locally brewed craft beers and in summer there are two 1.5 hour evening cruises to McCreevey's Lock. Afterwards you can enjoy a meal in one of the waterfront restaurants in Sallins village. The M.V. Amo is licensed by the Department of Transport and Tourism for 12 passengers. There’s an outdoor seating on the open decks at the bow and stern and it has a very comfortable interior with ample seating, toilet facilities and a wood-burning stove. Scheduled cruises operate from March to October and advance booking is essential.
2. Celtic Rider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By kacnelson1219 - Moberly, United States
We have traveled most of the US and Canada on Harley-Davidson’s but Paul convinced us the BMW GS1200 was what would work best for us in Ireland. He was absolutely right as the narrow twisting roads we would encounter was best suited for this motorcycle. Paul and his team made this the most memorable trip we ever experienced. Once you arrive at Celtic Rider you will choose your gear and Paul goes over the motorcycle with you so you are familiar with he controls and that it fits you correctly, the seats are adjustable to lower you down to get better footing as the GS is a tall bike compared to the Harley’s we are familiar with. The next step was the orientation class on rules of the road in Ireland, not having ridden on a he left side of the highway and doing round- about clockwise was a little intimidating but Paul made it easy to understand with the simple phrase Look Right Stay Left!! He then leads you on a short ride so you can experience what you just learned ,by the second day of the tour it was all second nature and no problem at all. I could go on and on about our experience in Ireland but I will leave it at this, if you could do only one fantastic trip of a life time pick the 14 Day Wild Atlantic Way tour with Celtic Rider you will never experience a more beautiful country with people that are so friendly that you think you are visiting family. This should be on everyone’s bucket list and we hope to be returning soon.
3. 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
4. Redhills Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Redhills Adventure is a new activity business located in Redhills Co Kildare only 5kms from Kildare Village Outlet Mall and just off the M7. We offer the complete package for combat game enthusiasts with exciting activities at our unique venue. Our Activities: Airsoft - Be a Soldier for a day! It's like real life call of duty! Archery Tag - Hunger Games meets Dodgeball with Bows and Arrows! Splatmaster Junior Paintball for ages 8-12! We offer a thrilling day out that is fun, safe and that will have you wanting more! Ideal for Corporate Team Building, Stag or Hen groups, School Tours, Birthday Celebrations or just a few mates getting together to have a fun day out! Also the creators of Zombiegeddon - Ireland's newest Scare Attraction every Halloween
Reviewed By stephencN8891ZY - County Kildare, Ireland
We spent over two hours here earlier today. We opted for the family package with some add ons and went for the Tag Archery, Assault Course and Splat Master. The whole family had a fantastic day. We were reasonably prepared for all weathers and it was a "bit damp" to put it mildly but the adrenalin and non stop encouragement from the head marshal meant that we hardly noticed! Being based in Co. Kildare ourselves we are delighted that we found this adventure centre less than an hour's drive away and we will definitely be back (hopefully with better weather!) to try some of the other activities. Well done guys.
5. 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.
6. Moone High Cross Inn
7. Clonfert Pet Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By 887trishac
Clonfert pet farm is my kids’ favourite places to go and it’s easy to understand why. It has everything and more- the bouncy castle, karts, little wooden houses, pets, sandpit, zip line, indoor play area. This place beats the zoo by a long shot for little people. I am always so impressed by their cleanliness and great value for money. So nice to find this gem of a place. We will be back again and again. I couldn’t fault the place, on the contrary - it’s a credit to them as business owners to get it all so right.
8. Las Rada Wine & Tapas Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
9. Castletown House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Castletown is the first and largest Palladian style mansion in Ireland and is just 20km from Dublin City Centre and sits on the banks of the River Liffey. The house is open daily for tours Mid March to the 4th November 2018, access to the house is by guided or self-guided tour. For tour times and admission charges see website. FREE admission to the restored 18th century parklands, open daily throughout the year. For gate opening times see website or refer to the signs on the site. Extensive events programme which includes: Children's art and craft workshops, music recitals, parkland tours, evening concerts, 'Family nights' in the Courtyard Cafe for all this and more refer to website.
Reviewed By BJDublin
We visited Castletown House for the first time recently and absolutely loved it! There are lovely grounds to walk through. Ideal for couples, or families with children to enjoy or to walk your dog. There is a market held on the last Sunday of the month selling everything from local arts and crafts to delicious food. We spent a full day there by the time we had seen the market, had coffee and cake and then had a lovely walk for an hour. The paths are very well laid out and you can see the house clearly so you can't get lost! After our walk we had lunch in the cafe and then did the tour of the house. Our guide was Deirdre and she had so much information to tell us about the history of the house and the family that lived there. It was a very enjoyable day and we would highly recommend a visit. It's a real gem just outside of Dublin.
10. The Bog of Allen Nature Centre
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