5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Carlow That You Shouldn't Miss

October 20, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Carlow (/ˈkɑːr.loʊ/; Irish: Ceatharlach) is the county town of County Carlow, Ireland, in the south-east of Ireland, 84 km from Dublin. At the 2016 census, it had a combined urban and rural population of 24,272. The county of Carlow has a population of 56,932.
Restaurants in Carlow

1. Delta Sensory Gardens

Strawhall industrial estate Just Off the Athy Round About, Carlow Ireland +353 59 914 3527 [email protected] http://www.deltasensorygardens.com
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5.0 based on 187 reviews

Delta Sensory Gardens

Reviewed By H2805OMsharonl - Dublin, Ireland

Having read the reviews we thought we'd take a visit. We were a bit confused heading through an industrial park. But the gardens were superb, much bigger than we expected. They were very welcoming and tranquil place. Beautiful fountains, little rest areas, flowers, statues, Waterfall and little rivers. Staff were lovely and it had a little cafe, which we didn't use. Definitely worth a visit at 6 euro each.

2. Royal Oak Distillery

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5.0 based on 195 reviews

Royal Oak Distillery

Located in Ireland’s ancient east region, Royal Oak Distillery is one of the largest independent manual whiskey distilleries in the country and the first to be developed in Carlow in over 200 years and is the only independent distillery in the world to produce all three types of Irish whiskey in one still house, namely – pot still, malt and grain.

3. Brownshill Dolmen

Bennekerry Service Station 726 Hacketstown Road, Carlow Ireland http://carlowtourism.com/brownshill-dolmen-2/
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Brownshill Dolmen

Megalithic monument thousands of years old.

Reviewed By CazBUk - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

We were travelling back to Dublin from Kilkenny at the end of our touring holiday in Ireland, and saw signs to the Brownshill Dolmen.Eventually found the small roadside car park. After reading the information board there we followed the path alongside the field,eventually arriving at a cleared area in the middle of the field, where the dolmen ( portal tomb) was situated. It was certainly a very impressive sight- worth the effort to find. There was more information at the dolmen.

4. Duckett's Grove

Duckett's Grove Walled Gardens & Pleasure Grounds, Carlow R93 RF80 Ireland +353 59 913 0411 [email protected] http://carlowtourism.com/ducketts-grove-walled-gardens-and-pleasure-grounds/
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4.5 based on 273 reviews

Duckett's Grove

This structure was once one of Ireland's finest examples of a thriving Great House and surrounding estates and was home to generations of the Duckett family, who settled here as major landowners in 1695. At the height of it's ascendancy, this unique castellated building was at the heart of a 12,000 acre (4,856 hectares) estate and has dominated the Carlow landscape for over 300 years. Now, even in a completely ruined state, the surviving towers, turrets and architectural oddities of Duckett’s Grove House form a strikingly enigmatic and dramatic profile, thus making it one of the most photogenic buildings anywhere in the country and a must see in Ireland to visit. The site is managed by Carlow County Council and also features carefully and sensitively restored original Walled Gardens.

Reviewed By michelesB8216TP - Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

Having been to Ducketts Grove a number of times now I’m always amazed by the beauty of this haunting ruin, Kevin the tour guide is amazing....not only does he have extraordinary knowledge of the buildings history and grounds but is able to bring the tour alive. If your lucky enough to visit Ducketts Grove I would definitely recommend joining one of Kevin’s tour, you won’t be disappointed. Good work Carlow County Council and in particular Kevin your tour guide

5. Oak Park Forest Park

Oak Park Road Ballaghmoon, Carlow Ireland
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Oak Park Forest Park

Reviewed By majo56 - Kilkenny, Ireland

This is a lovely walk and takes about 50 mins to complete the whole circuit. Good place to go in winter as the boardwalk type surface keeps you out of the mud! I’d never been here before but it’s a real hidden gem.

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