Please note we are closed Tuesday 11 & Wed 12 April due to rain forecast, we reopen on Thursday 13 April. The park is open for walks if you feel like singing in the rain! Minions Trail Our Easter Holidays Minions-themed trail will be running from March 25th – April 16th at Castlecomer Discovery Park!…
WHAT IS BIOBLITZ? Bioblitz is a fun effort to record all species living/growing within the Castlecomer area including wild, naturalised, and feral species, but does not include domesticated animals or species held in captivity. Plants growing within formal gardens or planted in flower beds are not accepted. Anyone can be involved, whether you’re a trained…
Summer Bug Crafts Summer Bug Crafts will be suitable for younger family members, ages 4-7. We’ll have a variety of simple things to make and do, so this one is aimed at nature fans who’d like a creative morning of painting, sticking, gluing and getting messy. Parents must be at hand for help with cutting!…
Fossils & Dinosaurs Those thrilled by prehistoric creatures will enjoy our Fossils & Dinosaurs which will draw from the incredible diversity of prehistoric remains found in the area. We’ll be handling real fossils and learning all about the history of prehistoric animals in Ireland and right here in Castlecomer. 11am-12pm, on July 13th, 20th, 26th…
Summer Bug Detectives Our Summer Bug Detectives will provide a chance for kids to get close to the little things that scurry in the park! Our on-site ecologist will be on hand to guide the minibeast fans in your life to find the species that live in our natural habitats, and learn all about their…
Education Events at Castlecomer Discovery Park this Summer Castlecomer Discovery Park will have a variety of great wildlife-themed events for young people this July and August. Summer Bug Detectives (our outdoor insect hunts), Fossil & Dinosaur Activity Sessions, and Animal Crafts for younger children, as well as our August Discovery Summer Camp week. All will…
Summer 2022 at Castlecomer Discovery Park It’s finally here! July 1st and we are open every day for adventure, fun, learning, shopping, eating and most importantly creating happy summer memories. We are delighted to welcome you to our 80 acres of woodlands and picturesque lakes, located in the historic town of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Before…
Exploring Nature & Adventure this Summer – Castlecomer Discovery Park launches its Summer Camps for 2022 Castlecomer Discovery Park are running a ‘Discovery Camp’ for boys and girls aged 8-12 years old this August. The Camp will be running for four days, from 8th – 11th August, 10am-2pm each day. Spaces are limited and must…
Press Release Making the Coal Mining Heritage Accessible to a Worldwide Audience with the support of the Heritage Council. As we celebrate Heritage Week, its an opportune time to look at how Covid 19 has impacted the way we access heritage. The pandemic has indeed severely impacted the arts, cultural and heritage sector worldwide: with…
