Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Carlow
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds
Carlow, County Carlow
Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,gardens,attraction,garden,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
The Weavers Cottages
Carlow, County Carlow
The Weavers Cottages is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,gardens,attraction,garden,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Activity · Operator,Church · Abbey,Monastery,Attraction,Churches,
St Moling's Trail - Driving Route
Carlow, County Carlow
St Moling's Trail - Driving Route is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,activity, operator,church, abbey,monastery,attraction,churches,. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Fishing,Angling,Walking
Bahana Forest
Carlow, County Carlow
Bahana Forest is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,fishing,angling,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Castle,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Ruins
Ballymoon Castle
Carlow, County Carlow
Ballymoon Castle is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,castle,attraction,historic, houses, castle,ruins. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Castle,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Ruins
Black Castle
Leighlinbridge, County Carlow
Black Castle is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,castle,attraction,historic, houses, castle,ruins. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Castle,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Ruins
Carlow Castle
Carlow, County Carlow
Carlow Castle is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,castle,attraction,historic, houses, castle,ruins. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle
Garryhill House
Bagenalstown, County Carlow
Garryhill House is a distinctive County Carlow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
We use official tourism and venue information, then write and review every summary independently.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions — Fáilte Ireland (accessed 2026-06-30)