Children's Easter activities in Kilkenny
11 Apr 2017
Check out what activities are available for children over the Easter Holidays.
Nore Valley Park Easter egg hunt
Nore Valley Park is holding their very popular annual Easter egg hunt again over the Easter holidays. You really do have to hunt hard for these eggs, so it’s a fun challenge for the whole family. As well as the many different animals to see on the farm there will be lambs to bottle feed, rabbits to hold and you can even see chicks hatching. For an additional charge, there will also be trailer rides, crazy golf, a maze, and go-karts.
When? 8 to 14 April, except Sunday 9 April from 10 am to 4 pm.
Where? Annamult, Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny
Cost? €7 per adult, €10 per child, under 2’s free. Includes entry to the farm and the Easter egg hunt.
Contact? 056 7727229, www.norevalleypark.com
Castlecomer Discovery Park Easter Activities
From 8 to 23 April, there is an Easter Trail (€10 per family) which will be based on a traditional fairy tale. Search to find clues on 14 hand-crafted Easter bunnies hidden throughout the woodland. On completion of the trail, families will receive an Easter treat.
Where? Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Contact? 056 4440707. www.discoverypark.ie
Market Cross Easter Events
Join in the Easter eggstravaganza fun with the Cyclone game branded with Easter eggs, DJ, balloon modeling, face painting and walk about 8 ft teddy, Easter Bunny and robot.
When? Easter Saturday 15 April
Where? Market Cross Shopping Centre
Cost? Free
MacDonagh Junction Easter Events
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre will welcome Angelina Ballerina to the Centre on Easter Monday. Angelina will delight customers young and old with a series of mini-shows at 12 pm, 1.30pm, 3 pm and 4.30pm. There will also be free face painting and the annual Easter egg hunt to win some yummy Easter eggs!
Where? MacDongagh Junction shopping
Cost? Free
Contact? 056 7777600
Tennis Camps
Kilkenny Tennis Club Easter camp with Billy Bolster and Sheila Nolan.
Who? Children aged 5 to 16 of all abilities, including complete beginners.
When? 10 to 14 April from 9 am to 11 am or 11.15am to 1.15am.
Where? Kilkenny Tennis Club, Archersfield, Kilkenny
Cost? €50 for members and €60 for non-members
Contact? Rena O’Connor on 086 3060449 Easter tennis camp with Brian Doyle. Pre-booking required.
Details for the second Easter tennis camp with Brian Doyle. Pre-booking required.
Who? Children aged 5 to 16 of all abilities, including complete beginners.
When? 17 to 21 April from 1.45 pm to 5 pm.
Where? Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny
Cost? €80. Family & group discounts available.
Contact? Brian Doyle on 086 8714941
Watershed camps
This Easter the Watershed are offering two separate camps; a Swimming Camp with a one-hour swimming lesson with a qualified Swimming Instructor and also a Multi Sports Camp. Pre-booking is required.
Who? Children ages 5 to 12 and for swimming, levels 1 to 5.
When? Swim camp – Week 1; Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April from 10 am to 11 am or 11.15am to 12.15pm.
Week 2 (4 days); Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 April from 10 am to 11 am or 11.15am to 12.15pm.
Multi sports camp – Week 1; Monday 10 th April to Friday 14 th April from 9am to 3 pm. Week 2 (4 days); Tuesday 18 th April to Friday 21 st April from 9am to 3pm.
Where? The Watershed, Loughboy
Cost? Swim camp - €45 for 5 days and €40 for 4 days. Multi sports camp - €90 for 5 days & €80 for 4 days.
Contact? 056 7734620. www.thewatershed.ie.
Cookery Camps
Icing on the Cake
Hands on baking & cake decorating workshop for children from age 7.
When? Tuesday 11 April, 10 am to 1 pm
Where? Danesfort, Co Kilkenny
Cost? €25
Contact: Nicky Read on 086 8165587
Ryelands House Cookery School
Two-day cookery camps for children and teenagers.
When? 19 & 20 April from 10.30am to 12.30pm for ages 9 to 11 and 21 st & 22 April from 10.30am to 12.30pm for teenagers aged 12 to 15.
Where? Ryelands House Cookery School, Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny
Cost? €65 for 2-day camp
Contact: Anne Neary on 056 7729073/ 086 2767656, ryelandhouse@gmail.com www.ryelandhousecookery.com.
Slice of Heaven
Kids cookery camps at the Kilkenny Cookery school for children from age 6. Pre-booking required.
When? Two-day camps on 11 & 12 April and 18 & 19 April. 10 am to 12 pm for ages 6 and over and 1 pm to 3 pm for ages 10 and over.
Where? 5-6 Regency Court, Friary Street, Kilkenny
Cost? €40 for ages 6 and over and €50 for ages 10 and over
Contact: Mary McEvoy on 087 9533870
LARC Community Childcare
Easter camp with fun Easter activities, baking, arts and crafts, and games. Lunch provided.
When? Monday 10 April to Thursday 13 April, 9.30am to 3.30pm & Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 st April, 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Where? 54/55 Hollyoak Lawn,
Cost? €50
Contact: 056 7764700
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