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We really enjoyed ourselves over the last weekend and thanks to the lovely sunshine and rising temperatures all our bluebells are now out and coming into their best. This weekend we are a stage stop for vintage cars on the … Continue reading →

It finally looks like spring has sprung so make sure you come along and visit us during Bluebell week! This year we will be putting on special woodland walks and opening a brand new woodland path. The refurbished tea room … Continue reading →

We are hard at work putting in a brand new Rose Garden in place, and getting the gardens ready for Easter. This year we will be running a fantastic Treasure Trail for children where the kids will have to follow … Continue reading →

This is National Tree week and we are looking forward to celebrating some of our amazing trees on St. Patrick’s weekend with guided tree walks and tours from 1pm till 5pm on the 16th 17th and Monday 18th March. The new … Continue reading →

Come along and spend a few hours out and about walking through our famous gardens and woods. See the early snowdrops and take part in our guided nature walk to find out what’s going on in the world of nature. … Continue reading →

We are looking forward to our christmas fair this Saturday 8th December from midday until 6pm . there will be stands selling delicious food, kooky crafts, and perfect presents so come along to experience some christmas magic. We will also … Continue reading →

This Saturday 22nd September make sure you come along and sample our first saturday kids club between 2 – 5 pm with a fantastic day of supervised activities at the castle. Kids and parents can join in fun activities and … Continue reading →

We are really looking forward to what promises to be a fantastic and fun packed week! We will be running three extra special tours through-out the week to celebrate aspects of the castle you don’t always get to see… One … Continue reading →

After Saturdays fascinating talk  with Thomas Packemham we are really looking forward to thursday morning with Dr John McCullen of the OPW. John is an expert on Irish flora and fauna as well as the history of Gardens so make … Continue reading →

Tree trail with Thomas Packenham at 14.30 on Saturday 28th July.We are excited to announce that as part of the carlow garden festival we will be hosting a tree trail with one the worlds foremost tree experts. The tour will start in the … Continue reading →