Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Castlecomer Demesne Co. Ltd
The Estate Yard,
Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny

Phone: 056 4440707
Fax: 056 4440628
Web: www.discoverypark.ie
E-mail: info@discoverypark.ie

CastlecomerDiscovery Park

Click on the link for 2011 programme of events

/sites/default/files/files/Discovery Park_Calendar 2011.pdf

Set in the former gardens and stableyards of the Wandesforde Estate, visitors to the Discovery Park can enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences;

Outdoors, soak up the beautiful nature & wildlife of the 80 acres of mature woodlands which has over 6km of walking pathways; relax & enjoy the thrill of catching rainbow trout on restored fly and bait angling lakes. 

Children can enjoy the rare animals who reside in the former walled gardens as well as the fun-filled playground designed especially to reflect the natural beauty of the park.

 Indoors, in the interactive multimedia exhibition ‘Footprints in Coal’ learn about the Castlecomer Coalmining Heritage which stretches back four centuries, and was one of Irelands foremost coalmines.

Relax in the beautifully restored stable yard which, boasts a wealth of local crafts-people; Silversmiths, Goldsmiths, Potters, Stone-carvers, furniture restorers & artists who produce and display and sell their inspiring crafts.

The Park offers group packages, educational packages for schools as well as training in a range of crafts.

info@discoverypark.ie.  www.discoverypark.ie

Telephone 056 4440707

Facilities include:

Walking and Angling
We have 6km of walking trails complete with picnic areas centred around two rainbow trout angling lakes, one 
reserved for fly angling and the other for bait angling. Angling is by daily permit available at reception. There is
also a fantastic children's playground based around the themes of the exhibition.

Design Craft Yard
www.castlecomerestateyard.com
The old Estate Yard is home to a number of crafts people and artists who sell quality craftwork direct from 
their workshops. 
Crafts include pottery, jewellery, textiles, photography, paper-craft, painting and furniture restoration.

Schools Programme
Our Primary School Science Day is based around the 'Footprints in Coal' exhibition with complementary activities
in the surrounding woodland and parkland.

April events at Discovery Park

23rd April 2011 - Story Telling with "Benji" Bennett - for details click on flyer

/sites/default/files/files/Benji Bennett Flyer pdf.pdf

Activity Type

• Family Activities
• Heritage Attractions
• Parks and Gardens