Castlecomer Discovery Park
An outdoor park converted from an old estate woodland, with a treetop walk, zip line, lake boating and a coal mining history exhibition.
The park was once the Wandesforde family estate, covering about 80 hectares of woodland and lakes. Walking in the park is free. Paid activities include a treetop walk, a zip line about 300 m long, climbing, boating on the lake and fishing. The visitor centre has a Coal Mine exhibition on the history of local anthracite mining, and the estate courtyard holds craft workshops and a café. It suits family outings. The park is about 17 km from Kilkenny and is on the way to Dunmore Cave.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:00 (program times per official website)
Nearby sights
- Dunmore Cave
- St Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower
- Butler Gallery
- Rothe House & Garden
- Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
- Kyteler's Inn
- Black Abbey
- Medieval Mile Museum