Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Kerry
Best things to do in Kerry brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Historic
Derrynane House
Kerry, County Kerry
Derrynane House is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,gardens,attraction,garden,historic. 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,Cruising,Cycling,Fishing,Angling,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Castle,Na
Ross Castle
Killarney, County Kerry
Ross Castle is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,cruising,cycling,fishing,angling,attraction,historic, houses, castle,castle,national. 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,Swimming,Swimming
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue, County Kerry
Ballyheigue is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,fishing,angling,swimming,swimming. 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,Surfing,Activity · Operator,Swimming,Swimming · Park,Venue,Walking
Banna Strand
Kerry, County Kerry
Banna Strand is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,surfing,activity, operator,swimming,swimming, park,venue,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,Bird · Watching,Nature · Wildlife,Fishing,Angling,Sailing,Activity
Fenit
Kerry, County Kerry
Fenit is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,fishing,angling,sailing,activity. 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 · Kayaking
Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre
Cahersiveen, County Kerry
Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity, experience, kayaking. 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,Cruising,Church
Skellig Micheal
Valentia Island, County Kerry
Skellig Micheal is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,bird, watching,nature, wildlife,cruising,church. 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,Museums
The Old Barracks
Cahersiveen, County Kerry
The Old Barracks is a distinctive County Kerry stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,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.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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