Visitor Centre & The Jarrow Restaurant opens 7 days per week
Weekdays: 9.30am-5pm
Weekends: 10am-5pm (May-August) and 10.30am-4pm (September-April).
Last admission to the Coal Mining Exhibition starts 1 hour before closing time.
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Castlecomer Discovery Park Visitor Information
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Opening Hours
Visitor Centre, Coal Mining Exhibition & The Redwood Café
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities are available to book online and have Seasonal opening hours which vary throughout the year.
Daily 11am – 3pm during school midterm & Easter holiday breaks.
Daily 11am – 3pm for July & August
Weekends only during off peak times (from March 17th 2018)
See website and social media pages for latest updates.
Group bookings are welcome for all activities throughout the year
(Pre-booking essential).
Park Grounds and Walking Trails
Woodland Trails open daily from 8.30am until dusk
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Getting Here
We are located immediately outside the town of Castlecomer on the Dublin side of the N78. We are approx. 25 min. drive from Kilkenny city and 70 mins. from Newlands Cross flyover.
We are easily accessible from the M9 and M7 motorways.
Castlecomer Discovery Park – The Estate Yard, Drumgoole, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, R95HY7X, Ireland
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Activity Price List
Activity Price List correct as of date published 1st October 2017.
We reserve the right to change our activity prices at any time without notice.
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Car Parks and Associated Parking Fee Information
We have one main car park located at the front of the park close to the Visitor Centre. A parking fee applies which contributes to the general upkeep of the park.
First hour is FREE
€4 up to 3 hours
€5 for all day parking
Annual pass available from the Visitor Centre for €50