Top 5 Family attractions in Carlow.
With the Easter Holidays nearly upon us, make Carlow the place for your family staycation! Carlow has plenty to offer for families looking for fun and adventure.
We have listed the top 5 things to do for planning the perfect family getaway in Carlow.
Rathwood
Rathwood is a must for families, there is so much to do in one place great fun for all the family. From the famous Rathwood train, newly opened ARC play centre and the Maze of Ireland just a few things that Rathwood has to offer.
This year the Easter Train will be super EGGciting. Follow Little Red Riding Hood through the enchanted forest and help her find the mischievous Freddy Fox! You will also meet the Easter Bunny and get that well-deserved chocolate EASTER EGG! Make sure you book tickets in advance this is a very popular event.
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a working chocolate and ice cream factory making fine handmade luxury chocolates and premium ice cream. Outside workshop times, chocolate mould making is available daily on a walk-in basis. Customers can enjoy making and decorating their own chocolate product mould, while enjoying a complimentary ice cream as they wait for the mould to set.
Delicious award-winning coffee, ice cream and chocolate is served in the coffee shop on site and if you like hot chocolate – this is quite simply the best!
Any trip to the Chocolate Garden is guaranteed to please, whether you participate in a workshop or quite simply enjoy coffee, chocolates and some fabulous tasting ice cream at your leisure, while kids of all ages can enjoy the trim trail, slides, sandpit and Wendy house in the play areas.
Altamount Gardens
Altamont Gardens near Tullow, Co. Carlow known as the most romantic garden in Ireland. It is an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens located on a 100 acre estate. Whilst still unknown, it is ranks in the top ten of Irish gardens and is often referred to as ‘the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown”.
A must for families to visit and get the kids out into the fresh air.
A fascinating walk through the Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen with its canopy of ancient oaks leads to the majestic River Slaney. Along the River Walk, you may see salmon and trout rising, perhaps even an otter, and throughout the garden, an abundance of birds and butterflies. On your return via the Hill Walk, there are wonderful views of the Blackstairs and Wicklow Mountains and Mount Leinster.
Rancho Reilly Pet Farm
Rancho Reilly is a family run Pet Farm and Children’s Activity Centre in Carlow which is well known for its school tours, birthday parties and families day out. There is something for everyone at Rancho Reilly so bring a picnic and make a day of it.
Relax with some homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches and snacks from the coffee shop and keep an eye on the kids having fun on a Pony Ride, a trip on the Rancho Reilly Barrel Train, obstacle course, sunken trampolines, go karts, tractors, scooters and bikes. They can also play some miniature golf, shoot some basketball, enjoy the tyre swings and slides and inside there are soft play areas with ball pool and slides for the younger kids.
Delta Sensory Gardens
Delta Sensory Gardens was voted the number one thing to do in Carlow by Tripadvisor and described as “An Oasis of Peace and Tranquillity
Delta sensory gardens are set on a 2.5 acre site with 16 interconnecting gardens located on the outskirts of Carlow Town
The gardens have so much to offer all visitors during the seasons of year, from the bright and beautiful daffodils and tulips in Spring to the breath-taking colours of the autumnal foliage.
Easter Family Self-Catering Breaks
- 2 Bedroom lodge sleeps 5 people
- Easter Egg for kids on arrival
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Passes to local attractions
