Top Things to do in County Kilkenny
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What to do and see in County Kilkenny, Province of Leinster: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in County Kilkenny, Ireland including Woodstock House and Gardens, Clashacrow gardens, Rothe House and Garden, The Watergarden, Clashacrow Gardens, Emoclew Garden, Dahlia Garden.
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1. Woodstock House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By 574darad - Dublin, Ireland
Stumbled upon Woodstock Gardens on a trip through beautiful Inistioge village in Co. Kilkenny. Woodstock was just stunning. The gardens belonged to an old house (long since burned down), but the magnificent gardens remain. Most of the trees (and there's a huge variety) were planted in the mid to late 19th century and are mature. Despite my wheelchair, we got to see most of the gardens courtesy of 'Lenny Woodstock' & the garden buggy. Lenny even dropped us off at the Woodstock cafe for delicious homebaked cake (the cafe is situated in what looks like an old victorian glasshouse). As well as the cafe, there's a terraced garden, a walled garden, the magnificent Noble Fir drive, a rose garden, a dove cote, and lots more. With such magnificent gardens and a rich history, Woodstock is definitely a hidden gem... don't miss out!
2. Clashacrow gardens
3. Rothe House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 506 reviews
A magnificent 17th century Irish merchant's townhouse & garden in the centre of Kilkenny city, open as a museum, garden, genealogy centre, book and gift shop. We open throughout the year: seven days a week in summer, six in winter. Paying visitors supports the ongoing maintenance works at Rothe House and Gardens.
Reviewed By johnmcguigan61 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Rothe House is a hidden gem and on the day we visited was bathed in glorious sunshine which added to the garden experience. The site spans three buildings to reflect the growth of the family and the garden was a working garden to support the family over the seasons. The hidden story of Kilkenny's role in the flight of the earls and reformation is brought to life while the garden is hosting many plants and fruits not generally available as a consequence of commercial fruit production. No visit to Killkenny can be complete without a visit to this noble venture.
4. The Watergarden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
