The Big Blue Barn Carlow
Catering for children aged 0 to 12 years, The Big Blue Barn’s exciting indoor play frame complies with health and safety standards. They are ROSPA inspected and approved.
The play area is over 4 floors and has a fantastic 7 metre high spiral slide, 4 lane astra slide and a challenging steep slide for the older children. Your little ones will be able to wobble on the rope bridges, have fun in the ball pools and play with the animals to bring the sounds of the farm alive and much, much more.
For more information call 089 262 5739
Graiguecullen Swimming Pool
Open to the public all year round, facilities include a 25m swimming pool, toddler pool and viewing area for parents. For adults, there is also a sauna, steam room, and a coffee dock.
The swimming pool is just a 10 minute drive from our hotel and is currently open during July.
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
One of guests favourite places to visit, for a great day out. The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is adjacent to Rathwood, and a 30 minute drive from our hotel. This destination is Fáilte Ireland Covid Safety Charter approved.
Learn all about cocoa, chocolate making and have a go at being a chocolatier yourself! The Chocolate Workshops are very popular and we recommend booking in advance online. Book in for a chocolate moulding session and bring home your lovely chocolate creation for €12 pp, minimum age is 3 years old.
Booking & events at The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
Carlow County Museum
Visit the award-winning Carlow County Museum and see what you’re missing! Carlow County Museum is located on College Street in the Cultural Quarter of Carlow Town. Just a 10-minute drive from our hotel and admission is FREE.Visit the four galleries, and the museum has a wide collection of items and artefacts, including the 19th century hand carved pulpit from Carlow Cathedral, it’s among the top 100 objects to see in an Irish Museum, and the last cigarette and death mask of Kevin Barry, an 18-year Carlow student who was executed for his role in the Irish War of Independence in 1920. As a family undertake our Museum Detective Quiz and discover our many historical gems.Why not also visit the Visual Carlow too? As Ireland’s home to Contemporary Art – The Visual is just a 210 metre walk from this attraction.Carlow County Museum and Tourist Office is open all year round, see website for details, last admission is thirty minutes before closing.
Visual Carlow
With a mission to enrich, inspire and improve the everyday through art, the VISUAL is a must-see on any visit to Carlow.
VISUAL is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art spaces situated in the heart of Carlow town, with four world class gallery spaces and a 335 seat performance space. VISUAL Carlow receives national, international and regional touring productions as well as presenting locally produced work.
A ten minute drive from the hotel, all galleries have FREE admission. Explore thought-provoking and inspiring exhibitions from Tuesday to Sunday weekly, open 11am to 5.30pm.
The National Reptile Zoo
Are you planning a day trip to Kilkenny City while staying in Carlow?
Stop in to meet meet some of the world’s rarest and most unusual animals! At the National Reptile Zoo, which is dedicated to the conservation of these amazing creatures and their habitats, and want you to experience why they are so passionate about them!
Within a less the 30 minute drive, you can meet these amazing animals. Open Monday to Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am – 6pm. Admission for a family of 3 starts at €34.
Enjoy 10% off your entry fee into the reptile zoo for all families who book a stay with us over the summer.
IMC Cinema Carlow / Omniplex Cinema Carlow
Always a popular choice of our guests. Within a 5 minute drive from our hotel arrive at either the IMC Cinema or the Omniplex Cinema Carlow,
The IMC Cinema Carlow has FREE parking, Kids Club and special midweek offers, perfect for relaxing rainy days.
Explore Carlow
Explore Carlow from The Woodford Dolmen Hotel. A Comfortable stay awaits, after your adventures!
