Things To Do in Kilkenny
Looking for things to do in Kilkenny, well look no further as Kilkenny city and county has so much to offer. For example, the city has many beautiful walking trails and tours to take. Spend some time visiting historic Kilkenny Castle, see the wonderful parks and gardens, do some shopping in the newly opened MacDonagh Junction shopping centre or find the craic in one of Kilkenny's finest bars and restaurants.
For some, it’s a spa treatment in luxurious surroundings. For others it’s a day outdoors in an idyllic setting. Choose from 5 star spa hotels to world-renowned golf courses, from beautiful walking routes to horse-riding, for that special way to unwind and recharge, you will find it here in Kilkenny.
Check out our Events in Kilkenny guide for nightly entertainment and view up and coming events on our Event Calender for things to do in Kilkenny.
Trail Kilkenny QR Code for smartphones
Features information on 7 touring routes around Kilkenny City & County: Fassadinan Tour, Happy Valley, Ridge of Lenister, Gowran Tour, Kilkenny Tour, Iverk - Ida Tour and Slievearagh Tour.
Trail Kilkenny leads and facilitates the development, management and promotion of a range of high quality walking, cycling and other leisure trails for the benefit of visitors and residents of County Kilkenny.
Leave the 21st century behind and step through time to Medieval Kilkenny. Meet the characters who hold the key to Kilkenny's historical past and experience the city as you have never seen it before.
A Unique place where you Create Your Own Signature Scent. Our workshops are for creative, design sensitive people. You’ll find the perfect perfume in our collection; including the hottest brands!
From life drawing to action-packed paintballing on canvas, Art it offers something to suit everyone.
Take a trip back through almost 1,000 years of history with a walking tour of Thomastown, following the route suggested on the map.
Excellent facilities to suit every standard of rider. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Cross Country, Lessons, Riding Holidays, and Children's Summer Camps. Coffee Shop. The Riding Club provides tuition for students at all levels.
Located in the heart of Kilkenny City, the Watergate Theatre have been keeping audiences entertained since 1993 with local, national and international productions, live music, dance, comedy and much more.
Explore the Barrow river towpath from our base in Graiguenamanagh and discover a real adventure for the whole family. The towpath is a flat grass track following the river as it meanders south towards the sea. Safe and traffic free bike trails.
Wild Summits
At Wild Summits we provide fun and exciting adventure activities for all ages. We have a focus on Rock Climbing and Hill Walking with all our guides being fully qualified in the activities run.
At Wild Summits we provide fun and exciting adventure activities for all ages. We have a focus on Rock Climbing and Hill Walking with all our guides being fully qualified in the activities run. Come reach new heights at Ballykeefe Quarry where you can get a taste for climbing. Whether you’re a couple, birthday party or corporate day out, we tailor to suit your needs offering group/student discounts.