Castlecomer Discovery Park

Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

The grounds of the former Wandesforde estate, whose owners grew rich from exploitation of the land's underlying coal deposits, now form a family-oriented leisure park with adventure playgrounds, a high-ropes course, zip lining, woodland trails, a treetop walk, boating and fishing lakes, craft workshops, a cafe, and an exhibition on the history of the local coal mines. Parking is free for the first hour, €5 for the whole day. Book activities ahead online.

It's a 1km walk northeast of the bus stop, accessible via the Bernard Kavanagh Coaches (www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com) route between Kilkenny (€5, 15 minutes, one daily) and Dublin €14, two hours).

Contact

Address

Estate Yard

Get In Touch

056-444 0707

https://www.discoverypark.ie

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