Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Kilkenny
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Historic · Houses · Castle,Cafe,Food
Shankill Castle and Gardens
Paulstown, County Kilkenny
Shankill Castle and Gardens is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,gardens,attraction,garden,historic, houses, castle,cafe,food. 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,Walking · ,Walking,Gardens,Attraction,Garden,Cafe,Food · Drink,Nature
Kilkenny Castle Parkland
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle Parkland is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,walking, ,walking,gardens,attraction,garden,cafe,food, drink,nature. 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,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Medieval Mile Museum
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Medieval Mile Museum is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,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.
Activity,Experience,Gardening,Nature · Wildlife,Forest · Park,Park
Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum
Inistioge, County Kilkenny
Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,gardening,nature, wildlife,forest, park,park. 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,Church
Black Abbey
Kilkenny City, County Kilkenny
Black Abbey is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,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,Kayaking,Activity · Operator,Sailing,Walking · ,Walking,Zip
Canoeing and Boating at Castlecomer Discovery Park
Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Canoeing and Boating at Castlecomer Discovery Park is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,kayaking,activity, operator,sailing,walking, ,walking,zip. 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 · Climbing
Castlecomer Discovery Park and Visitor Centre
Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Castlecomer Discovery Park and Visitor Centre is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity, experience, climbing. 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,Church
Duiske Abbey
Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny
Duiske Abbey is a distinctive County Kilkenny stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,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.
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)