Child friendly activities in Kilkenny this Easter

Kilkenny is the ideal place to entertain little ones this Easter with lots of Easter themed activities taking place in the City and County. 

National Reptile Zoo 

The National Reptile Zoo in Gowran County Kilkenny is set for an egg-tastic line up of Easter activities. They are running egg hunts throughout Easter week with lots of prizes to be won. As the only Reptile Zoo in Ireland, they will hold educational talks focusing on different birthing methods, particularly egg laying, covering all types of egg laying animals. They will also have some exciting new hatchlings to show off. For more see www.nationalreptilezoo.ie

Nore Valley Park 

Nore Valley Park is located just outside Bennetsbridge in Kilkenny. The park is every child’s dream with a pet farm, crazy golf, indoor 3D maze, go-karting, tractor rides and a family friendly camping site. This Easter they will hold Easter Egg Hunts on the 13th and 15th– 19th of April.  For more see www.norevalleypark.com

 Medieval Mile Museum

The LEGO Hunt continues with the Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny this Easter and comes complimentary with each ticket purchased for the museum. Alongside this, the Bricks 4 Kidz workshop takes place for four days over Easter. The camp includes a LEGO Minifigure blind bag and a ‘kids go free’ pass for a return visit to the Medieval Mile Museum. The four day camp runs over the from April 23 to 26  from 10am - 1pm. 

For more see www.medievalmilemuseum.ie

Castlecomer Discovery Park 

This Easter adventure awaits for all ages at Castlecomer Discovery Park. Open from the April 13 to 28, there is something to keep everyone entertained and hopping this Easter.
Bounce into the holidays by taking part in one of the Park’s exciting activities, which include Tree-Top Walking, Ireland’s longest Zipline, Octagon High Ropes, Boating, Canoeing and Archery.
For those with young children there is the Timber TumblesPlayground, Junior Woodland Course, Bouncing Net and Digital Scavenger Hunt.
Back by popular demand is the annual Easter Trail, where visitors can explore the 80 acresof woodland, lakes and Elf and Fairy village in search of seasonally themed clues before collecting treats as a reward for finishing the trail. Running from April 13 to 28 daily from 11am to 5pm and the cost is €10 per family.
Another highlight is our Harry Potter Day, taking place on Saturday, April 27.
For information on Easter events at the Castlecomer Discovery Park see www.discoverypark.ie

To explore all that Kilkenny has to offer, check out www.visitkilkenny.ie