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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Dingle to Cardiff?
The direct drive from Dingle to Cardiff is 375 mi (604 km), and should have a drive time of 10 hrs 22 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Dingle to Cardiff, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Killarney, Cork, Kilkenny, Swansea, Ilfracombe, Exmoor National Park, Waterford, Limerick, Tenby, and Aberystwyth, as well as top places to visit like Mizen Head Signal Station and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, or the ever-popular Banna Strand.
The top cities between Dingle and Cardiff are Killarney, Cork, Kilkenny, Swansea, Ilfracombe, Exmoor National Park, Waterford, Limerick, Tenby, and Aberystwyth. Killarney is the most popular city on the route. It's 1 hour from Dingle and 9 hours from Cardiff.
Killarney is a charming town located on the shores of Lough Leane in County Kerry, southwest Ireland. It serves as a key stop along the picturesque Ring of Kerry drive and marks the beginning and end point of the 200-km Kerry Way walking trail. The town boasts 19th-century architecture, including St. Mary’s Cathedral, while just across the bridge lies Killarney National Park, home to the elegant Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 10% of way to Cardiff
Limerick, located in the southwest of Ireland, is a picturesque county with a rich history and stunning landscapes. The city of Limerick boasts the impressive 13th-century King John’s Castle, situated on an island in the Shannon River. Visitors can explore the Hunt Museum, housed in the old customs house, which showcases a diverse collection of art and antiquities.
22% as popular as Killarney
10 minutes off the main route, 20% of way to Cardiff
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Cork, a city in County Cork, Ireland's southwest, is famous for its stunning landmarks such as St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral and the castle-like Cork City Gaol. The 15th-century Blarney Castle, located northwest of the city, is home to the renowned Blarney Stone which is believed to bestow eloquence upon those who kiss it.
47% as popular as Killarney
8 minutes off the main route, 21% of way to Cardiff
Kilkenny, situated in County Kilkenny, Ireland, is a historic city nestled on the banks of the River Nore. With a population of around 27,184 people, it's the thirteenth-largest urban center in Ireland. The city boasts a rich medieval heritage and offers ghost tours for those intrigued by its spooky history. Kilkenny's iconic stone castle dates back to the thirteenth century and showcases various architectural styles, including the unique nineteenth-century Chinese Withdrawing Room.
45% as popular as Killarney
9 minutes off the main route, 33% of way to Cardiff
Waterford, located in the southeastern part of Ireland, is the country's oldest city that was established by Vikings in 914 A.D. The ancient walled core of Waterford remains intact to this day, and visitors can explore Reginald's Tower – a fortification built around 1003 – which houses local archaeological finds. Waterford Crystal, a renowned glass manufacturer that began its journey here in 1783, now offers factory tours near the historic district.
25% as popular as Killarney
3 minutes off the main route, 35% of way to Cardiff
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Aberystwyth, located in Ceredigion, Wales, is a charming seaside town and home to a vibrant university community. With a population of 14,640 people, it stands as the largest town in Ceredigion and is situated approximately 16 miles from Aberaeron, the administrative center of the county. The town boasts a mix of grand architecture and modern styling, offering visitors an array of attractions to explore.
16% as popular as Killarney
51 minutes off the main route, 80% of way to Cardiff
Ilfracombe is a civil parish and seaside resort located in North Devon, England. It boasts a small harbor that is surrounded by cliffs. The area stretches for approximately 4 miles along the Torrs to Lee Bay toward the west, as well as towards the east from 'Coastguard Cottages' in Hele Bay.
Tenby is a charming harbour town and vacation spot located in the southwest region of Wales. The town boasts ancient 13th-century walls, as well as extensive sandy beaches such as Castle Beach. Overlooking the harbor are the ruins of Tenby Castle, while exhibits at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery showcase a 16th-century wrought-iron cannon.
17% as popular as Killarney
11 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Cardiff
The 219 square mile Exmoor National Park is Devon's largest and most diverse national park. It offers unique scenery, including dramatic moorland, woodlands and rolling agricultural land. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes and wildcats. There are many well-marked trails for walkers and mountain bikers as well as some great spots to spot whales or dolphins off the coast.
I am very fortunate to live on the edge of this beautiful national park. A ten minute drive and I am up on the top of this wonderful moor. Highly recommend a visit to this very special place taking in the moor and the coast. Lots of historical places to visit and the scenery is spectacular 💖
Karen Power — Google review
Easy walk path around, climbing up to the top isn’t too hard as well. The view is great. Plus the parking is free. There could be smell of the mountain goats, but not much.
Pawarisa S. — Google review
This is not a park where there’s an entry as such more of a massive area of land . Call Elmore national park. There are few good places to visit near by and enjoy sight seeing including the town. Photos I attached are all about 5miles away from the actual point on google maps
Rahman Amin — Google review
Brilliant Exmoor with its variety of beautiful villages,and towns. from its hills, countryside and beautiful moorland that drops down to the sea. well worth spending time to look around. and of course its lovely Exmoor pony's. A great place to visit or have a holiday there
Derek Hall — Google review
Today, we visited Simonsbath. We parked at the ashcombe car park. There you find a beautiful garden, or actually a garden which was not finished. The owner started it about two hundred years ago, but ran out of money to finish it. Bring your own chair or a rug to sit on it and enjoy the area! After a while we walked to the ruine of a farmer’s cottage at wheal Eliza. What an easy walk with beautiful views on the exmoor country. It reminded us to our trips to Austria, but this area is much easier to enter! Just go yourself and you’ll experience it yourself.
Ed Stekelenburg — Google review
Fabulous place, walks here are challenging, mainly as they go along high cliffs. Wouldn’t recommend for children but great for ramblers!
paul Storey — Google review
Amazing park, scenic A39 circular drive, lots to do with beaches, walking trails, Rocky Mountain, castle etc.. makes up for a nice holiday destination. Needs about minimum of 3 nights stay to cover the key spots. Lovely part of the Somerset county.
Rishab Jain — Google review
It's just a stunning place to be, whether walking (with or without a dog) with friends, family, or on your own. Cycling, 🚲 or having a picnic, or just enjoying the wildlife that you come across. Exmoor is a beautiful place to be.
Kim Jones — Google review
The valley of the rocks is an unusual landscape. There is a cricket pitch in the valley bottom sitting in a natural amphitheatre, stunning location. Be a great venue for cricket or other entertainment IF you could get 10,000 or so fans into the place. Fabulous walk along the cliffs to Lynmouth. The path down at the end is steep and even steeper going up. The venicular railway is an easier option!!!
Peter Brown — Google review
Stunning part of the country. Plenty to do, an things too see. Great views and wildlife everywhere. Just amazing.
Oli Stringer — Google review
Honestly the most beautiful place!! My 12 year old son can not walk for longer than 15 mins before needing his wheelchair. The fact that we were able to drive around and stop to see so many amazing sights was out of this world. A family trip we will treasure 💖
Samantha Jones — Google review
Exmoor is a beautiful, rugged and peaceful National Park in south west England. Walks can be easy strolls or challenging hikes climbing and descending several hundred feet, several times in a few miles.
Within the park are a number of small villages. The notable towns are Minehead, at the eastern edge of the park, Porlock about halfway across the northern side and Lynton & Lynmouth towards the western side. Some of the smaller villages are very picturesque. Driving can be a little challenging in some of the tiny country roads, go slow and watch out for animals (and have good maps or a satnav).
On the open moor you'll see the famous Exmoor Ponies - don't approach them, they can be very unpredictable. You'll also see sheep, highland cattle, deer, various birds of prey and numerous small mammals. In the streams and rivers you'll see trout and other fish and may even catch a glimpse of dolphins in the Bristol Channel.
Food wise there are some excellent pubs selling superb food sourced locally - along with some great local beers. It's a time to wean yourself off the Carling and Guiness and try an Exmoor Ale, Otter Valley IPA, or whatever they have on tap. There are numerous quaint tea rooms selling the ubiquitous cream teas and you'll find many restaurants and cafes in the towns.
To answer questions - there's no entry ticket, no fence around it (lots of fences within it, but it's farmed land), there are swing parks in some of the villages and towns.
There is no direct rail link to Exmoor, the closest place is Taunton and get a cab to Bishop's Lydeard where you can get the West Somerset Railway to Minehead. I don't know of any car hire firms in Minehead, but there are some in Taunton.
Disabled access? Well anyone can get here, but some areas and premises would be challenging or impossible for disabled persons - some of the buildings are centuries old.
Things to do? Hiking is very popular here - the South West Coast Path starts (or ends) in Minehead. You can buy any number of books with excellent routes or circular walks from car parks, etc. Mountain biking is popular, plenty of fishing (coarse or sea), rock climbing and so on - most outdoor pursuits are catered for.
Accommodation ranges from static caravans to yurts and shepherd's huts, to manor houses to AirBnB. Plenty of campsites and places to park a campervan.
Dogs - welcome almost everywhere, but keep them on a lead where livestock are. Even the most well behaved dog can lose control confronted with sheep and lambs. Be very, very cautious of cows with calves, they can be extremely protective - ideally find another route.
All in all it's a beautiful place to visit. But always be prepared for the great British weather and have appropriate waterproofs. If you're planning a walk, a reasonably good pair of boots will be a godsend.
Stu C. — Google review
Brings back happy family memories visiting this part of the world. The views are fantastic, and spotting deer 🦌 was our ultimate triumph.
Steve Miller — Google review
Lovely scenery, and trails that follow a river with waterfalls. Nice picnic area and a refreshment shop. Trails lead to Lynmouth down by the coast and a unique cliff railway that leads to Lynton
Timothy Muskett — Google review
Having hiked the moor 40 years ago and revisiting again this week, I cannot speak more highly of the dramatic location. The wild and untamed heights, the steep valleys, fords, sheep, ponies. Rain, clouds and moody sunshine inspire poetry.
Jeffery Wells — Google review
The park has an exceptional atmosphere. I walked along the path by the river to reach Lynmouth. As you walk you have the opportunity to turn off the road to peek into the villages closer to the park. I had a cheese scone in the Watersmeet house and it was amazing. One of the places to be!
Situated on the southern coast of Wales, Swansea is a city and county that boasts several unique attractions. The National Waterfront Museum showcases historical coal-mining artifacts while Swansea Museum exhibits maritime paintings and boats in Swansea Marina. For literature enthusiasts, the Dylan Thomas Centre features interactive displays that commemorate the life of the renowned 20th-century writer. Visitors can also explore the local produce and crafts at Swansea Market. In addition to these urban highlights, Gower Peninsula - designated as the U.K.
44% as popular as Killarney
5 minutes off the main route, 92% of way to Cardiff
Best stops along Dingle to Cardiff drive
The top stops along the way from Dingle to Cardiff (with short detours) are Kilkenny Castle, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, and Rock of Cashel. Other popular stops include Woolacombe Beach, W Somerset Railway, and Glendalough Cathedral.
Banna Strand, also called Banna Beach, is a rural beach located in County Kerry, approximately 13 km away from Tralee. This Blue Flag beach spans around 10 km and boasts of golden sandy shores that are backed by wildlife-rich dunes. The area is of significant ecological interest and is designated as a special area of conservation.
Just gorgeous! even when it is busy the beach is big enough to accommodate all. dog friendly
Susanne Wernicke — Google review
A lovely beach ⛱️ 😍 and a great location to walk around. It's a sandy beach, great fun for children to create their sandcastles 🏰 😀 It can be crowded during a summer day, and parking is adequate there.
Dr. Faisal — Google review
This place can fill thousands if not million people. Vast beach
Manish Chaudhary — Google review
A nice spot for a stroll along the beach, was there on a very windy day but still enjoyed it!
Bec — Google review
Great access and parking. Also superb for fishing once the sea weed isn't too bad (it can be brutal) Be aware that swimmers and surfers rule the roost here but if you can find a quiet spot there is some great Bass and Flounder fishing to be had.
Chris — Google review
Beautiful and relaxing beach. The first beach I visited in Ireland and it was winter time and windy. I visited again in summer and had a dip in the sea. The beach is super long and there are many parking spots including toilet.
Kiran Yd Rajkoomar — Google review
Beautiful beach where you can walk South to Tralee Golf Course (Barrow Beach) and North to Ballyheigue Beach...People mistake the small photo display as the Roger Casement memorial for which you need to turn left after the caravan park on the right,which is approximately 500m before you reach the beach itself
Sargy O Leary — Google review
Beautiful clean beach, with fantastic views. Loads of parking, never struggled to find a space even in the summer. Long stretch of beach so great place to go for a fairly long walk and swim in the ocean. They have outside showers to blast off the sand and toilet facilities - though the later is a little bit away from the main car park.
John Derry — Google review
Beautiful beach. We visited in February, and it was clean, well reserved, and a lovely place for all to walk and play.
Karen Heavey — Google review
My favourite beach in Co Kerry. There is 7 miles approx of beautiful sandy beach to walk and explore. Its backed by grass covered sand dunes, which have a trail running along them which is great if the tide is completely in and you still fancy a walk by the sea shore. It's a great beach to experience no matter what the weather is like. It looks as stunning on a wet day as it does on a sunny day. Great beach for surfing as well if the conditions are right. There is also surfboard & wetsuit hire during the summer month's for only a fiver. Icecream van there as well during the summer season.
Charlie — Google review
Beautiful beach with fantastic scenery.
Yvonne C — Google review
The Banna Beach is simply stupendous ! Almost 12km long a real gem on the Wild Atlantic Way !
john mckenna — Google review
Great beach miles to walk.On the beach days plenty of parking
Ealf 86 — Google review
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Mizen Head Signal Station is a beautiful location with dramatic coastal scenery and a visitor centre. It is located on a small island connected to the mainland by a spectacular 45m high arched bridge. The station was completed in 1909 to help warn ships off the rocks, but it can also be used for other activities such as photography and hiking. The station is usually foggy, so avoid going on a foggy day if possible.
Beautiful location. Suggestion: Don't go on a foggy day. Also, it's a bit of a drive out to the end of the peninsula without a lot of other stops along the way. Overall nice walk and nice history lesson.
Brad Kosar — Google review
Fantastic gem to visit! Lovely cafe, gift shop and well worth the walk to the signal station even if there are 99 steps on the way back.
Wild Atlantic Way Signature Point!
T Patterson — Google review
The highlight of the bus tour from Cronins Bus was Mizen Head. It started with a visitors centre about Fastnet Rock and Mizen Head Signal Tower. Then I ventured outside as it was dry by this time. My breath was taken away - literally. I didn’t know what to expect from my visit, but it exceeded it all. Nature at its best. There is a charge to visit - €7.50, but it's worth it. Even in this windy weather we had today, it was atmospheric to see the waves crashing and feel the wind through each cell of my body. There are many pathways, some I didn't do as they were very steep, but I had seen enough. Lovely cafe and gift shop too. A must see and would recommend. Not buggy or wheelchair friendly however. You would need some level of mobility to walk up and down to the signal tower. There are 99 steps back up.
Anne Doran — Google review
Really enjoyed our afternoon. Was fairly windy even though sunny. Started off with a lunch in the cafe of fish and chips which were fast. A large coach came in half way though our meal and all of a sudden there was very little room.
The gift shop has some beautiful things in and is well worth a look.
The walks down to the signal station are stunning. It can be hard going on the way back up but the views make up for it and stopping for a break is worth it.
The displays in the signal station and the visitor centre are a bit dated. Still the same ones I saw ten years back with a few exceptions.
Hang around at the end point and you may be rewarded with seals swimming.
Tara Conroy — Google review
Great place for a visit. Stunning views all around
Matt Reef — Google review
There is a little museum at the signal station, with historical photos of the original Mizen Head bridge back in 1909, and showing the signal light, equipment and life of the keeper. At the end of the path is a stunning view of the ocean. We were with two visitors in their 60s and they found the path easy enough for them to walk and climb. We spotted a few seals during our visit, but we were not lucky enough to see the whale. There is no bathroom facility at the station’s end, so you would need to go back to the visitor center if you need to go to the bathroom.
Panpan Lin — Google review
Really beautiful place and will teach you a lot about the local history and wildlife. Beautiful in all weather though the cliffs are more impressive to look at on clear days. Look out for the seals as you cross the bridge
Jasmine Kelly — Google review
Great place! Lots of viewing points which offer stunning views. Lots of history here. We came pretty early and there was no wait getting in but it was busier as we were leaving.
Anna — Google review
Unbelievable views of the coast. Would highly recommend especially on a nice day!
Mohan Kumar — Google review
Some places are just worth the effort. This is a truly unique place and amazing to visit. The views themselves are stunning but the signal station exhibit gives such a good sense of how tough and isolated the operators were. The walks and lookout points are incredibly well thought out and it was awe inspiring in some places. The 99 steps will give you a good workout! The visitors centre is well laid out and the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Ronan Cahalane — Google review
Absolutely stunning. We arrived a hour before closing time. I advise you to come earlier as there is a lot to see and experience.
Redlo — Google review
Privately owned land but they made the most of it for visitors. Lots of walking here. Beautiful to be on the edge of the peninsula. Museum is interesting, not too special but gives good context
Karim El Zein — Google review
I whizzed through, it is really good, quite in depth, well worth spending more than 2 hours here on a wet day. The exhibits are rich, there's a lovely slow paced documentary playing, worth stopping to watch. Fantastic displays. If you're a radio buff, spend worthwhile time here, if you enjoy history, communications, sea life and plate tectonics, this place is really rewarding. A few bits of chats with different staff, a good gang. From watching what was happening at the tables as I passed, the food delivery was a bit slow, I didn't try any food. Ice creams and toy trucks kept kids happy Jules Thomas is one of the people involved in the exhibition, beautiful work done by everyone
Dervla murphy — Google review
Amazing views, especially on a clearer or sunny day!
As a warning a lot of the viewing areas do involve many inclines or steep stairs so may not be accessible for all. We had one person stay behind (up top) while others went to the signal head or lower view points
S P — Google review
The views out here are fantastic and definitely worth the hike up and down the steep slopes to the view points scatter along the walkways. Especially once you make it to the tip. Make sure to bring something to take the sting out of the wind.
Bunratty Castle is a 15th-century tower house in the village of Bunratty, Ireland. The castle was restored in 1956 and it now houses exhibitions about medieval and Victorian life. There is also a folk park with recreated cottages, shops, and farmhouses.
Great place to visit with family and friends. The visit kept us all occupied for nearly 4 hrs. Can walk through the restored castle and village and get a feel for what life was like in the 1500's. Good adventure for children and educational for the young and the old. Refreshments and food are available on site to buy and the the Bunratty shop offers lots of momento's for everyone. Many B&B's in the area too.
Brendan Creaven — Google review
We loved our time here. The history in the houses and the castle are amazing. We spent hours here and even though it was a very wet day we loved the experience. The staff were very nice and helpful. The place is very big with lots to see. The price for admission was well worth it as you can easily spend the whole day exploring the park and castle. Brilliant we loved it.
Daith? Kilcourse — Google review
Best part about this is the folk park of historical village buildings. All were easy access and dressed as the period they are from. The castle is also interesting but very steep narrow staircases to access the rooms so you need reasonable fitness to reach them and the views from the top.
Had lunch in the tea room with visiting chickens (see pic) and highly recommend the fruit cake.
Sharon Kavanagh — Google review
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. You will enjoy a lot of this castle and park. There are plenty of curiosities both in the castle itself and in the park nearby. Go up the narrow stairs of the castle towers, feel the atmosphere of the main hall, and look at the rooms of the different status of the castle residents. And see how farmers, fishermen, blacksmiths, and other people of that time lived. The old houses are still heated by park staff in the same way as in ancient times. The entrance costs 10 euros. Large parking lot. Enjoy!
Oleksandr Protsenko — Google review
My family and I have had a membership here since our first child was born in 2010… it’s a fantastic place anytime of year! It’s great for walking, exploring, learning and bring guests! Can’t recommend this place enough.
Today was our first day back since COVID, so we went for a nice long walk and just hung out - fantastic!
Dermot O'Mahony — Google review
Great place to visit for all ages. Had food which was nice and not expensive. There is a big playground for the little ones, lots of bathrooms spread around. A few little Shops, and you can go into most of the houses. Lovely family day out. Staff are very friendly too.
Greg Owens — Google review
A wonderful experience! You can see the castle, the imitation farms, and what the town would have looked like! We spent about 1 hour in the castle and two hours exploring everything else. You can definitely go quicker if you don’t stop and read everything.
Allyson Gilbert — Google review
Wow! It is a beautiful castle. Although due to long lines and being with a tour group I was unable to go inside. The grounds are lovely, though! There are flowers and plants from all over the world. Well worth spending time exploring the grounds!
Patricia — Google review
Renovated Castle with genuine period furniture. Beautiful exterior with surrounding replica town buildings that provide an idea of Irish history. Nice gift shop with small, but very quaint and service-oriented Cafe area for lunch. Well worth the visit.
Dennis Sidoti — Google review
This was a quick stop while we were in Ireland. Unfortunately it was raining quite a bit when we were there, so there weren't many good photos. The castle itself was beautiful, and we understood that they host weddings and private event inside.
There is a little shopping area across the way that was very nice and had quite a good selection.
Jeff Corns — Google review
Our family really enjoyed this castle. 12 and 10 year kids said it was one of their favorites on the whole trip. The castle is beautifully restored and really gives a feel for what it was like to live there. The village outside the castle is equally well done and very interesting. A bit expensive to get in but there's a ton to see and it's very well done. Definitely recommend.
Dan Fields (The Ride Abides) — Google review
Great place for all the family! Lots of history and a lovely old village to walk around! Even got a bar for your favourite tipples. The castle itself is really nice also with lots of history behind it. Would 100% recommend if you're in the area!
If you're staying local be sure to go to one of the medieval banquets, definitely a night to remember and we'll worth the money.
Peter Leeson — Google review
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is absolutely stunning! Their village is so quaint and we loved exploring it. The tour through the castle was humbling, informative and something I’ll never forget.
We did the Medieval Feast and were amazed out how well the performers were and how they stayed in character all evening. The food was generous and delicious. A must do!!
Buy your tickets in advance and skip the lines. The feast sells out quickly so you’ll definitely want to get those early and it’s a must do!
Michelle Waters — Google review
This castle is very complete with artifacts that make you feel like you’ve gone back in time!
The detail they put into everything, especially the folk town is incredible! They even burn peat in the houses make it a multi sensory experience!
Scott Shadd — Google review
Bunratty castle is gorgeous! Walking through the street lamp path till you reach the castle is beautiful. Then once you walk into the castle you're transported back in time. We enjoyed mead, music, and a four course meal. It was so fun to listen to the harp and singers. I loved the comedy added into the performance from the butler. Overall it was a great experience! I will say the food could be better, but it wasn't horrible.
Laura Amoroso — Google review
Despite the rain, we had a fun time touring the village. The castle itself was alright, but not one of our favorites. I think I would have liked it better with a tour or more information.
Sarah Roth — Google review
Interesting attraction with enough to keep everyone young and old entertained for several hours.
Recommend visiting the castle first then take your time exploring the historic buildings in the park that feature homes from Ireland's past.
Plenty of free parking available nearby, and adequate facilities bearing in mind the numbers of visitors.
Sue McMahon — Google review
We went to Bunratty with my parents (a fit 70+) and my kids (8 & 10) and we all had a fantastic time. I couldn't see in any review or information exactly how long to stay or whether it was any good in wet weather, but I'm so pleased we chanced it and didn't try fit it in on the way to the airport. Sure, you could go walk around it fast-paced in an hour, but why would you when you could take your time leisurely enjoying the many little cottages, hidden gems in the fairy Forrest, casual beer or cuppa in one of 3 areas, or let the kids play in the fabulous play park.. We were there a good 5 to 6 hours, and that was really taking our time through the many historic buildings and stopping for lunch. The staff in the blacksmith area and the man with the drum were a highlight as they chatted away about interesting historical topics..often having the crowd chuckling with their cheeky humour. The castle steps are not for the feint hearted, but the view up top was worth it. Stopping in at the ice cream parlour next to the play area is a must! Another favourite was the black pudding sausage rolls (or would it be black pudding rolls!). I took home a bottle of castle-made Meade at €24 and we finished off the lot that night. At the end of it, we all enjoyed it, young and old.
Hannah Langstaff — Google review
Amazing place but keep in mind if your bus stops for only 20 minutes, you only have time to take pictures of the castle, nothing else! They close and lock the small gates where you enter next to the castle and the only exit is through the Folk Park shop and it is even further away from the bus stop than the entrance. The Toilet is at the far end of the park. This layout caused some headaches for us and our bus driver. Otherwise I would have given 5 stars.
Mihály Czövek — Google review
I highly recommend it! The history of the castle is impressive, very beautiful and interesting. On the territory there is a large park with ancient architecture, which shows how the Irish lived in ancient times. It is best to plan a trip to this location for the whole day.
Vitalii Ryndin — Google review
We arrived early for the Banquet dinner at Bunratty Castle, and they let us in to explore the Christmas Village free of charge. It was so very charming and festive. My partner's parents were visiting from Canada and they adored the experience; they hadn't experienced anything like it in Canada. The Banquet dinner was equally amazing - the hosts were so talented, juggling service and entertainment duties so efficiently. They engaged all the guests and performed so many classic songs very well. Can't wait to go back again.
Keith Beegan — Google review
What a fabulous spot for a family day out.
We had such a great evening at their Festive Lights Walk, they had beautiful lights placed all around the park, the different thatch houses were on display for us to visit and they had lots of Christmas attractions from an igloo with animals, a big Christmas jumper, a merry go round and a fabulous light tunnel.
I would highly recommend their Christmas Festive Lights Walk.
Gillian McWilliams — Google review
Nice castle and village to visit. The spiral stairs steps are small for grown men with big feet. The staff were very friendly and available to answer questions.
Y A — Google review
We just love going there,even if we have to drive 2 hours 🙂 The castle is full of history and the little village is amazing! Our girls enjoyed this trip! There is a beautiful playground 😍
Moldovan Claudia — Google review
We visited the site of Bunratty Castle on our way to the Cliffs of Moher. Despite not having visited the interior, the exterior is well maintained and it is possible to understand that it is a very well preserved historical site. There are many restaurants and shops in the surrounding area, so it will be a good stopping point to explore.
Sofia Campos — Google review
A good day for a visit St. Patrick's Day 2024. As for the castle, mind your steps as the winding steps can be tricky. It's well worth the effort to step carefully. I love the folk park too, like stepping back in time and seeing the old community.
Christina Hunt-Schubnell — Google review
This was a lovely stop to have just after landing in Shannon Airport... only 10 minutes away.
So much to do and see. Loved it all.
Even had an impromptu performance from singers who were rehearsing for the banquet that evening.
Bailey Copeland — Google review
Disappointed in the lack of information to read and learn at each exhibit. A few sentences isn’t enough for most houses and the castle rooms are not explained beyond a sentence or two in the map. I would have preferred more information than less! It’s a nice walk though, pretty houses that have been well maintained. They just need more historic information.
Maegen Dudas — Google review
You will need three hours to tour the complete castle grounds. It is huge. The castle is the highlight for sure but the grounds themselves have a ton of buildings, animals, and attractions to keep you entertained but also to teach you something new.
The Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel located in Clonakilty, West Cork. It offers luxurious rooms and suites with sea views, as well as eateries, a spa and a lounge. The hotel was voted the Leading Spa Resort in Ireland seven times at the World Travel Awards.
Me and my wife stayed here before Christmas. Lovely hotel right on the beach. Rooms were spacious and modern. Bed was so comfortable. The food was amazing. The best steak I've ever ate. Defo recommend
michael fagan — Google review
I have stayed here a few times absolutely amazing scenery. The food was delicious the staff lovely .our hotel room beautiful ..the bed so soft .but what has happened in the swimming pool area ..extremely rusty water features ..green dirty tiles ..the ceiling was peeling and the whole area needs a bit of tender loving care to be honest .also the water in the pool was cold ...the changing room showers were full of hair clogged up in the drains ..I have been to this pool many times but now it does not luxurious ..just dirty ..the staff on duty in the spa area were not at all nice either
Kerri Slee — Google review
This hotel is very very special. We had such an absolutely brilliant trip and were looked after so so well.
The beach is so accessible for a walk or dip. Our room was bright and spotless. Breakfast and any food we had was delicious. But above all else each member of staff was genuinely so friendly and so professional.
We cannot wait to come back again.
Eilis — Google review
Overall, the hotel is lovely and the staff are wonderful. We stayed in an apartment, and one of the rooms was OK with a big double bed. The other room had two small singles, so we had to push them together. Both rooms were extremely outdated and not at all in keeping with the rest of the hotel. The beds were not comfy, and the duvets were a nightmare and kept coming out of the covers. The room could also have been cleaner - my partner put his suit bag up on top of the wardrobe out of the way, and it came back down thick with dust - hadn't been cleaned in probably years. The carpet was also pretty disgusting and we had to avoid putting things on the floor for the duration of our stay. Would have also been helpful to provide a little washing up liquid and a sponge (as you provide tea towels!) otherwise each guest is buying a whole bottle of washing liquid and packs of sponges, which isn't very environmentally friendly given they likely get binned at the end of each trip. For me, the pool was far too cold to be able to sit in the bubbles and relax. I was so looking forward to relaxing in the pool so this was really disappointing. The drinks in the bar upstairs were super expensive - worked out at 18 euros for two rum and cokes (about £8 each! Madness). Staff were beyond friendly and lovely and the welcome drink was a lovely touch - I bought a bottle to take home :)
Emma Anderson — Google review
Brilliant family hotel. Unfortunately lots of people know how good it is so it can often be booked out!
Why is it brilliant?
1)There are lots of good, well located hotels now Ireland but Inchydoney reflects a decades-honed family tradition of hospitality that makes it different. Every staff member in the hotel seems to want to help you enjoy a relaxing stay. You won’t want to leave!
2) The rooms are spotless with a large comfortable bed and every room seems to have a veranda view of the sea. There’s lots of beautiful artwork dotted all around the hotel, some of which you can buy if you fancy!
3) Food is excellent, both in the informal bar and the restaurant. Very tasty and beautifully presented by very attentive waiting staff.
In general actually the hotel seems to have a high ratio of staff to customers so you’re never left waiting for anything you might need.
4) In a dying tradition; the hotel also has lots of things to do inside its doors. There’s the sea water pool (slots have to be booked) which is deceptively large. Because of the booking system, it never gets too crowded and there are pleasant water jets dotted around. There’s a play room for younger kids and the library area has loads of deep comfortable sofas and chairs with games and books (and music in the evening) where you can chill with a drink and a tasty snack. The cheese plate is to die for.
5) Finally, there’s the stunning sea location facing south into the Atlantic and surrounded by tidal beaches where you can walk the legs of yourself and the kids and have a dip any time of the year. That said, there is also an awful lot to do nearby, for example lots to do in Clonakilty and fabulous sea vistas like Galley head.
robert o'connor — Google review
Had lunch in the bar here. The food never disappoints. It was my mother in laws birthday and the staff make her feel very special with a beautiful dessert and happy birthday written in chocolate on her plate. A lovely touch.
Amelia Buckley — Google review
Arrived spontaneously on a Friday for food without having booked a table but the staff quickly made sure we could stay even though they were fully booked.
Best chowder around!! Generous portion with a quality seafood selection. Walnut bread just mixed perfectly with it.
My friend has a dairy intolerance and they made sure she could have a good, dairy free meal as well. All food was delicious.
Lovely staff, all were very friendly. Will be back for sure and will recommend this place to others.
Kristine Miglane — Google review
Asides from the sea view, nothing special. Bar food was very nice, restaurant however, empty both nights with only three tables in use, overpriced for what you get. Someone needs to give Sinead a lesson on interpersonal skills, for front of house she lacks in the ability to have manners and engage. I recommend a trip to Eccles for a cheaper hotel with double the overall quality
A Hurley — Google review
It is a beautiful hotel, right by the sea and has a beautiful beach.
Staff are always very friendly and helpful. The rooms are a decent size. It is a bit pricey. Only issue we had was our room was too hot. It had no real ventilation only the patio door which you couldn't leave open at night as we were on the ground floor.
Barry Mitchell — Google review
I just returned from a stay at Inchydoney Hotel and it was fantastic from start to finish. The staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. It was the little details that stood out for me, local cream liquor drinks on arrival, complimentary chocolates were sent to our room along with the weather report for the next day, and the dinner in the Dunes Bistro was excellent. I would also highly recommend breakfast in the Gulf Restaurant, we were seated right in front of the beautiful ocean view. Upon check out, we also received locally produced jam too. I cannot wait to return for my next stay :)
Aisling Costine — Google review
Went to the bar for a family meal. It is a nice venue, food was very good. There was 11 of us and everyone was happy. Service was great. Would definitely go back and after went for a lovely walk on the beach. What more could you ask for.
Saoirse Moore — Google review
Have just spent a lovely couple of days at the inchidoney island lodge and spa.
On check-in, we received a very warm welcome and were offered a welcome drink. The room was lovely with a balcony with a lovely view of the sea later in the afternoon a member of staff delivered a couple of lovely chocolates and a card with the next days weather forecast. On both days, we enjoyed lovely food in the bar and had a great breakfast with a really good selection. Their walnut loaf was particularly nice.
Every member of staff that we encountered greeted us with a smile and very friendly manner, from the housekeeping to bar and waiting staff they made you feel so welcome. On check out, we were then given a lovely jar of homemade jam. Would definitely stay here again.
linda maher — Google review
We staid two nights for my family short holiday. It's a amazing place. My eld boy plaid surfing and my younger boy plaid sand with his friend. It's a special experience with sea water swimming pool. The service is great because when my boy felt sick in the last morning we got the extra check out time. Also a great taste jam from reception when check out.
Zhenwei Ni — Google review
Fantastic resort. Our stay was cut short due to a bereavement and they couldn't have been more accommodating and only charged us for 3 nights though we had booked for the week. Hope to get back here again soon. The restaurant serves truly delicious food. Try to get a window seat if possible. Great selection for breakfast too. The rooms are very nice. We had one in the 4th floor with a small balcony overlooking the beach. The beach is lovely and quiet. It's only a short drive to Clonakilty from the resort.
Fiona O'Brien — Google review
Fantastic one of my favourite places. I love the situation on the beach. I also love the saltwater swimming pool. The food is delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are outstanding. The rooms are lovely with decent blackout curtains. It's a great place to relax 😌
Rachel Breen — Google review
Absolutely beautiful hotel and location. Very romantic. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. From the minute we checked in, we knew we would be well taken care of. The staff in this hotel come across as very content in their roles, and the hotel is very well run. Our room is spacious and decorated in calming colours with high standard of fixtures and furnishings. The bed is super comfy. We will be back to this hotel.
Julianne McSweeney — Google review
Beautiful location, staff are fantastic and could not be more helpful. Really help to make you feel relaxed.
Great areas to sit and enjoy, fantastic lounge and children's area a real plus.
Sea water pool is very unique and enjoyable.
The bar is quiet small and not really a place to have a few drinks, more for food. Again staff very friendly and welcoming though.
Food was OK and rooms are comfortable but could do with some moderisations.
Would definitely recommend however.
aiden desmond murray — Google review
Wow! I am currently staying and I just had to say my experience at Inchodnoey Spa and Resort has been absolutely amazing! From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality a drink on arrival and we felt so welcome. The spa treatments were heavenly, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. The resort itself was a paradise, with stunning views and luxurious accommodations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was perfect, and the dining options were delicious. I can't wait to return to this little slice of paradise – truly a five-star experience!"
Jane Kelleher — Google review
The staff were very nice and helpful. The food in the restaurant was delicious. We ordered the crab sandwich with a pint. The room was very comfortable and they even supplied me with a travel cot for my infant. The views is the water from the room were beautiful. I wanted to spend more time there but had to continue on with my travels. Next time I come back to Ireland I will be staying here longer.
Amanda Miller — Google review
My stay at the Island lodge and spa exceeded all expectations. Nestled in a stunning location with breathtaking views of the ocean, every moment felt like a dream.
The hotel itself is a masterpiece of luxury and elegance, with impeccable attention to detail evident in every corner.
However, what truly sets the hotel apart is its exceptional staff. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was nothing short of perfect, catering to my every need with genuine care and attentiveness.
Overall, my experience at this hotel was nothing short of magical. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone seeking an unforgettable luxury getaway.
Michael Sutherland — Google review
We had a lovely stay in Inchedoney Lodge. Wonderful staff. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Warm welcome. Comfortable room with tasteful decor. Good food. Couldn't ask for more.
A. Quinn — Google review
Food was poor. Got seated at the bar with two kids and a pregnant wife when there were loads of tables free. I would have went somewhere else just for that but my kids were hungry. Felt nauseous after the chowder and my son's fish was tasteless and the chicken tenders dry and over cooked. The place relies on it's image with no real substance. With some proper table management and maybe taking advantage of the multitude of outside tables on a nice day instead of just saying we don't serve good out there would have been a 5 star choice. I was very disappointed.
Garreth Coughlan — Google review
The place is fab - so relaxing and the food was phenomenal. We had food from the bar the first night. We ordered 2 starters each and some flatbread with dips/spreads to share. The portions were huge but the food was amazing. The second night we went to the Gulf Stream restaurant as it was included in the room rate. The food was amazing and they always tried to accommodate everyone with a seaview table. Breakfast was good but lacked any variety of cheese - my only complaint! There was a good variety of hot meal choices and lots of continental choices too.
The staff were nice and welcoming. They were young and friendly. The suite we had had amazing views and as their ads say we did "wake up to the sound of the sea!"
Karen Biggins — Google review
My friend brought me to this amazing hotel as a treat and to unwind, because I'd just finished treatment for Cancer. When the staff found out why she was taking me there, they rang her back to say they upgraded our room and wanted to do something nice for us. It has to be the most wonderful, kind, considerate staff I've ever encountered in a hotel. The hotel and rooms were luxurious and beautifully designed. We went for dinner that evening to the bar/Bistro and the food was delicious. The service was excellent and so friendly. Everything about our stay here surpassed anything I'd expected. I didn't get to try the spa or pool only because I was quiet burnt from radiotherapy, but ive promised myself we will go back and stay longer and I'll be well enough to go to their fabulous spa.
Thank you so much for talking such good care of us last Sunday evening. It meant so much to us both. You gave us some wonderful memories to look back upon.
June Murphy — Google review
Absolutely THE best hotel I have ever been to in Ireland. From the welcome which was fantastic at check in to the lovely room, amazing food in both restaurants and the customer service which is second to none. All in all this is a place we will be coming back to so I look forward to booking a stay again soon.
Shane McDonald — Google review
Had lunch here. Food and service both good. Have stayed here in the past but not for a while so can't comment on hotel itself.
Simon King — Google review
We had such an amazing weekend, the therapy seawater pool and the rest room with the herbal tea's were define, the rooms and residents lounge were so relaxing. The only thing letting it down was the rain 😉 but we got a bit of a walk in and were so very happy to stay in the hotel as it was sooo relaxing. I did not want to leave and cannot wait to go back.
King John's Castle is an imposing Norman castle that dates back to the 1300s. It was renovated in 2013 and now features period costumes, visitor center, and interactive exhibits. The castle is located on the Kings Island in Limerick, Ireland.
This is one of my favorite castles to tour. It's a legit castle, complete with "murder holes" around the perimeter and all the tremendous history to go along with the heavy exterior... whilst being right there in the middle of this sweet town of Limerick! The view from the top is stellar; don't miss it! I've visited the castle several times. The first was for myself! I was curious about it and was so surprised to find such a well-organized museum inside! I've returned several times to take others who had never toured the castle and will likely go again for the same reason! But I enjoy it so much, so I don't mind at all. If they offered a season pass, I'd likely get one!
Most recently, I attended a Van Morrison concert at King John's Castle and was just amazed at the intimacy of this venue and the majesty of the space! It was a dreamy experience!
Laurie Bostian — Google review
Excellent place to spend a sunny day, beautiful views from the tower, lots of interesting history and interactive exhibits inside the different areas of the castle. You could easily wander for a few hours especially with 6-12 year old children. The inside of the museum has some fun and educational exhibits like a cannon ball that you can hold to see how heavy it is and a model of the battle that was fought here. Outside you can walk into several different areas but the best parts are climbing up the stair wells to see the views.
E. H. — Google review
King John's Castle is an ancient massive structure, a fortress with a very rich history, built in Limerick on the banks of the river. After the halls with interactive history stands, you go out into the courtyard of the fortress. There you will find the most interesting things for children - many games and entertainment. There you can see the towers, climb up, admire the beautiful scenery and the rapid river with rapids. The fortress has its own free parking lot for visitors about 200 meters from the fortress
Oleksandr Protsenko — Google review
The whole family loved this place. Free car park about 2 minutes walk. Tickets are reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly. The whole place, toilets included, was spotless. Nice cafe and gift shop at the end of the tour. Really informative, interactive self-guided tour. Nice panoramic views from the top of the castle walls and towers.
Gavin Brophy — Google review
I enjoyed visiting this castle. Museum was a little run down but was a good view showing what was happening during years it was built. Great views from the top of castle.
Julie McShane — Google review
I was pleasantly surprised, the upkeep and care of every step of the way is lovely. You start your journey stepping back in time reading and interacting with the written history, which leads you underground to the foundations and ruins hidden under the castle, which then leads you to the court yard full of medieval games, music and you can explore the castle which is reconstructed well.
Tilly's World — Google review
Well worth a visit. The history of Limerick and the castle is told in a very detailed and interactive way. If you’re not willing to read your way through a museum, several videos show you a good summary of all mayor events in the history of Limerick. A few items do require some maintenance (several lights were not working, multiple screens in the castle itself were not working). You can climb the castle tower and get a beautiful view of the city.
Michiel Peeters — Google review
What a great museum and castle! We’ve been to a few castle tours here in Ireland and this one has to be one of the best. The museum portion is very informative for those of us who might not know the local history and does a great job explaining the importance of the castle. We were able to walk up one of the towers which was quite exciting! The tour section that takes you underneath the castle walls is also fascinating. I’ve never seen something like this at a castle and it put into perspective a lot of what was talked about during the museum portion about the siege! Overall wonderful castle!
Rebeccah Winslow — Google review
Visited the Limerick King John castle during noon time on a weekday. Not crowded, tickets are easily available, you can also book online.
Firstly, in my opinion please visit the place only if you want to absorb the beautiful landscape of Limerick along the Shannon River as viewed atop the castle towers. Thats wonderful scenic views. 5 stars for it.
Rest of the museum brings down the rating for the improper lighting and the way things are being depicted. No person is found directing anyone or showing the way. Tourists are free to go any which way they like and then realise they need to go back as they missed something. Once you are in the center courtyard of castle, poor directions allow you to wander in which any direction. I will not be surprised if some tourist missed on some sections of the castle just because there are no proper sign boards.
The technology has been used but only to be non-functional most of the places.
There is a cafe at entry-cum-exit and of course a souvenir shop, Which are good.
Adeesh Goyel — Google review
Visited on a Wednesday afternoon, purchased 2x €13 Adult Tickets and entered right away (no line).
We did enjoy the history exhibits, but a lot of the exhibits were closed or non-working. They also had a lot of major construction going on internally, so these aspects made the ticket prices not quite worth it for us. Didn't feel we got the true value.
Views from the castle tops were lovely.
Jamie Oakland — Google review
If you like history facts and detailed explanations of day-by-day happenings of a castle, this is for you. With excellent history timeline and very well done dioramas, it made me plunge into the history of the place. I took my time soaking everything, and once the open yard of the castle, I was overwhelmed. Worth it.
Rodrigo Telles — Google review
It's a fantastic castle and museum. So much history and information to take it. The grounds are spectacular and beautiful views from the top. Definitely worth a visit
Deniece Anthoney — Google review
We visited on Sunday where it was very quiet. This castle and museum was incredible. I say that because I’m the earlier part of the museum they fully educated you on the history and timeline of events. When you made it through to the castle portion you were fully immersed and could picture what it may have been like there back then. They gave visitors a lot of access that was safe and self-paced, making it great to go at your desired pace. There are a lot of castles to see. This one is a standout in my book.
Bill Dorr — Google review
Did not ger inside due to a lack of time. But went around the castle and into the castle garden, very impressive building. The state of the castle is just amazing, almost unharmed.
Donny Darko — Google review
Really nice castle with included museum.
Parking lot is across the street and has many free spaces.
We booked our tickets in advance online but it wasn’t necessary on a weekday.
The exhibition was nice and had different interactive parts. We really liked the “people” in screen who told you about their life’s back in the days.
After the exhibition you could go through a walk through path where you could see the old stone walls of the castle. Then you could also climb on top and had a really nice view.
You could end your visit with a walk through the shop or get some food & drinks at the cafe.
Lari Izu — Google review
Located at the heart of Limerick’s medieval quarter and building work for King John's Castle began in 1212 by Viking settles Who intermarried with the local irish. The Castle is more than 800 years old.
I paid to enter 12 euros, it's ok for the view.
More information, please visit, https://kingjohnscastle.ie/
Leandro Romero — Google review
A must visit if you are visiting Limerick. An extremely interesting castle of historical importance in Irelands history. The information centre is excellent. This castle oozes history!....
PJC — Google review
Truly a great stop. We went mid-November around 12 PM and had almost the whole place to ourselves. Price is good for what you get. Soooo much history to take in. You can set your own pace, choosing for it to take an hour or three. They have lots of activities for kids. Glad we stopped here!
Jennifer L — Google review
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Birr Castle Demesne is a beautiful garden with a lot of history. It's perfect for a family day out, as the gardens are lovely and the children will love the play area. The cafe is well priced and has delicious and healthy options.
Fabulous castle and grounds. 10 per adult entry with concessions for kids and seniors. The telescope from the 1840s is extraordinary. The grounds are fantastic with a river, deep moat around the castle, a lake with swans and ducks. Very beautiful place. Great science museum also and the grounds are the site of part of the biggest radio telescope in the world.
CJ Jiver — Google review
We had a great day exploring the lovely gardens at this amazing place It’s full of features like an amazing telescope river walk walled gardens lake meadows and an educational solar system systems. A nice cafe at the end of the tour.
liam edwards — Google review
Fantastic day out for the whole family. Beautiful gardens filled with history, and an exciting play ground that the children will love. The cafe is well priced and has delicious and healthy options.
Cuan Robertson — Google review
The science museum is worth the visit alone to learn about the telescope and the family who got behind it.
I dig Steampunk which this all about.
Beautiful grounds to walk around in and plenty of places to stop for a picnic...don't litter so bring your leftovers with you.
Great afternoon out.
Brian o'toole — Google review
Fantastic place for a walk, lunch or picnic. Great n friendly staff. Place to eat. Gift shop n clean toilets :) really cool playground n loads to see.
Aga Daly — Google review
Beautiful surroundings and walks. My daughter loved the playground. Fascinating history especially if you are into astronomy.
Alan McEvoy — Google review
Beautiful Castle 🏰 indeed a place for full day picnic. This place is having a castle, river, lake , picnic area , cafe , science museum and lushful greenery all around. If you want to take a stroll into nature this is the perfect place on a sunny day.
Kamal rajput — Google review
Such an amazing place. Very clean, nicely maintained. A place, where you easily can spend all day.
Egle Silenaite-Enyed — Google review
!!HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Birr Castle Demesne is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are very well kept and the scenery is just breathtaking.
Have a look at the photos I took, you can see for yourself.
Beautiful place for a family day out, plenty of exploring to do and plenty of things to see. A great place for anyone interested in photography too.
Bernice Masterson — Google review
Birr Castle was lovely , not to hot , didn't walk the whole perimeter as 7mths pregnant, but saw all the main things. Beautiful grounds of mature trees. Great open space for families , you can't go into castle as their is people living there.
Only negative lift wasn't working day we were there in science exhibition, but look these things happen.
pumkin cat — Google review
We were sceptical to visit since there were one star reviews but the almost 2 hour drive was well worth it.
One of the best walks we've had, with interesting sights and a very well looked after garden full of history.
This place is just beautiful...
Not the last time we'll visit.
D G — Google review
The castle and the territory around is really lovely. We parked at the Oxmantown mall onstreet parking, which was free. We spent around three hours there, it was a great walk, the gardens and the greenhouse was beautiful.
Yuliia Dovbak — Google review
Absolutely brilliant place for a day out, but you will need a full day, if you want to see it all. Birr Castle is stunning, although it is lived in, so not allowed inside.
The grounds are beautiful and the formal gardens are amazing! There are two stunning walks, both of which are accessible to all levels of fitness. There's a lake with swans and numerous birds and other wildlife , including red squirrels.
Children will have lots of fun in the playground area which has a huge tree house. There is a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting) and toilets on site for your convenience.
I can't wait to go back!
Anne Martina — Google review
Went on cold November. €11 entrance fee, bit too much. If you'll be after an hour of stroll, this would be a good option. Its an open ground with trees and garden. I guess ull see the beauty of it during summer. Im jz not sure if ill be back and happy to pay €11 again jz for a stroll. The castle itself is private, u cant go the the castle grounds either. Parking is by the council across the road, make sure to bring €2 coins, no tap/wave card.
Eugene Jacob — Google review
This place is truly incredible! The castle is so charming, and the view of the lake surrounded by trees, flowers, and greenery is absolutely stunning. I was completely amazed by it all!
Patrycja — Google review
Admission 11 euro.. Great walk on the grounds.. the history of this castle is very interesting and informative.. the history behind the telescope is fascinating and the size in the picture does it no justice well worth a visit.. Gardens are fantastic could spend hours here.. Great for kids too.. play area available..
Martina Rooney — Google review
Beautiful place; lovely gardens, amazing telescope, and great playground for kids.
Eliza Anna Zuzanna — Google review
What an amazing place to take an hour or more stroll. Lots of different sceneries and you can decide what section of the place you want to visit first however you like. We were here the first week of December and thankfully the weather got better in the afternoon and we managed to see all the attractions here. Note that you can only see the castle from the outside because it's privately owned.
I suggest alotting at least 2 hours to visit this place.
Karlo Sanchez — Google review
a very beautiful place. There are many paths for walking. wonderful museum. I was especially impressed by the “hologram” - projection onto the grid. I finally saw a real coal light bulb in real life.
Егор Гончаров — Google review
Absolutely amazing gardens with lovely walks. The telescope is spectacular and the science centre is really interesting. Birr is a lovely town with lots of Georgian architecture.
Seamus Cullen — Google review
Children’s trip for Easter.
3 adults and 7 kids travelled from
limerick all decked out in rain gear and we all had a fantastic time. The children loved everything about the place. It’s a hidden gem for family day out. Can’t wait to go back in nice weather and experience the magic of the grounds in the sunshine. Staff were very friendly and natural. I’ve told so many people about out great day. Inexpensive to visit and could easy pass a full day. Thank you for a lovely time and Easter quest was fun
Fiona O Shea — Google review
Fantastic! We enjoyed every moment and the walk 😍 and the views 😍 The playground is cool
Moldovan Claudia — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature. And the amazing telescope 🔭. Beautiful selection of trees and lake.
Peter Ryan — Google review
A fantastic place to visit, while you cant access the castle as it is a residence the enormous garden and grounds are stunning and well worth spending a few hours in. With over 100 acres you will easily get lost in the many wonderful areas and also the fascinating history behind the precious owners with one of the largest telescopes of its time located in the garden.
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The Rock of Cashel, situated in County Tipperary, Ireland, is a visually stunning historical site. Built on a green hill with limestone outcrops and ancient fortifications, the area comprises a complete round tower, Gothic cathedral from the 13th century, Romanesque chapel from the 12th century adorned with old frescoes. The Rock served as the seat for Munster's Kings until it was turned over to the church after Norman invasion.
Great to be able to see this up close. We had an amazing sunny day which made the experience very pleasant. But probably on an overcast day or even a rainy one would make this experience creepier and still feel amazing. Recommend walking the grounds and even going to the abbey at the bottom of the hill where it was deserted and really cool to see too. That part is free if you just wish to go there.
Daniel Laprise — Google review
Phenomenal! It is one of the ruins that we enjoyed most! It is on a hill and the parking is at the foot of the hill. A short wait for the tickets (€8) and you are in! I would recommend the tour as the guide walks you through and tells the story of this grand structure. The old wall scripts are protected but visible to the public. It is amazing how much is preserved for us to see and enjoy. Definitely take your time and walk around. There is another ruin down the hill which is also amazing to visit. You can take the short cut through the grass field or you can take the paved walk around the Cashel grounds. Recommend both! Great site!
Dessie Hristov — Google review
Interesting place to stop by. The real attraction isn't the ruins but the sweeping vistas all around. It did rain while we were there, but waiting it out proved to be a huge boon as the skies cleared up for magnificent photo taking opportunities.
Robyn — Google review
A must see for one and all - The Rock Of Cashel is truly a site to see and experience. The tour is excellent. The staff are so passionate and helpful. The chapel tour is also a must see. So much history and lots to learn. The views from the castle grounds are amazing you can see for miles. The grounds are truly beautiful and worth a walk around after and a stroll into Cashel town.
Megan Hanley — Google review
I had a fabulous visit here last year June 2023. The only down fall was the walk up a steep hill to get there. So a warning to all not in good shape or if you have mobility issues. The views were spectacular and worth the heart attack walk lol. I loved all the history and just knowing I was standing in a place so ancient was very special for me! If you visit Ireland this is a must see destination!!
Erin Mc — Google review
It was a cool place to visit though we did not do any guided tours so we only spent about an hour exploring here. The Rock of Cashel itself, while impressive, is not very big so you could easily see the sights with a quick stop!
Gabrielle Tayag — Google review
This was an amazing place to visit when we were in Ireland. The views are spectacular and just thinking about the history was a little awe-inspiring. It was misty/rainy, but seemed to fit in with the mood of this architecture - fabulous!
Theresa St. John — Google review
What an incredible experience. Having to pay for entrance is welcomed as it ensures maintenance and cleaning is top class. An incredible experience which can take the imagination straight to life in centuries past. Incredibly scenic surrounds frame the pictures beautifully. P.S. Student discount available with provision of a Student ID
Juandr? Scheepers — Google review
Went in late September, it was beautiful and very fascinating. Chapel tour was the highlight, it’s very ornate inside and has a rich history. Favorite castle in Ireland because of its historical significance and impressive architecture.
Jonathan Campos — Google review
A perfect halfway point between Dublin and Blarney Castle. Easily could spend an hour walking around the property and taking in all the views. They have a guided tour option if you have a little more time but you can very easily walk around yourself if you’re limited on time.
Lisa Vaccaro — Google review
Beautiful attraction with fantastic views inside and out.
The structure itself is massive and with the various outer buildings and boundary walls it is very imposing.
Take your time and soak in the history.
Not expensive and well worth a visit.
Town surrounded it has also got some very interesting buildings and some great pubs and restaurants to fill the gap of the walk on the Rock.
kieran Kenneally — Google review
Very cool place to visit. The castle itself is very old and crumbling so you’re more seeing the outside stone structure but it’s very cool to see. Great for photos. There are some exhibits in the building inside. If you want to go into the chapel, you’ll have to go with a guided tour - you can’t buy those tickets only but they’re 3€ additional at the door
Dana Szabo — Google review
Stopped on the way to Cork. Parking is €4.50 per day on site but there is a slight hike up to the location. Managed by OPW so there's an entrance fee or free with the heritage card. There is a multimedia show at certain times, I did not find it educational for the the visit. The place is small and can be covered in half an hour. Don't get me wrong, it does offer good photo ops.
Nee Shen Ho — Google review
It is situated on the top of the hill with nice views all around. Pity only ruins are left and the state never rebuilds the castle. However it's a part of history. You can get tickets at the door. The toilet is closer to a car park so a bit of walking. The nearest shop (souvenir) is small and poorly enough
Alex U. — Google review
So glad this is part of the OPW pass! Great venue with loads of history.
Be prepared for a walk up and down hill.
Plenty of parking, cost is reasonable.
The walk down to town was a joy.
Glenn Leatherwood — Google review
One of the oldest places with full of history, with ancient remains still standing tall. A place with amazing architecture. It’s a must-see if you’re into history or just want to enjoy some beautiful scenery. You have an option of joining the guided tour or explore on your own.
PR — Google review
A wonderful stop and if the weather is beautiful it’s a great photo stop! History is amazing and well worth the trip. Your does not take as long as other cathedrals as it is ruins.
Martina D — Google review
After having lived near it for so long, was only after I immigrated and returned for a holiday when I visited it for the first time with my partner, and was both intrigued and proud hearing the detailed history from the lovely tour guide Patrick.
He had a wealth of information and patiently answered all our questions, even offering to take photos of us.
Can't recommend it enough, for both locals and tourists.
Brian Croke — Google review
This was a fun stop and I think it would have been way better if we had had time to explore the heritage trail and town. We arrived later than expected and were the last people admitted. They were super kind and didn’t charge us because we only had about 20 minutes in the castle.
Allyson Gilbert — Google review
This is a must see location when in Ireland. The place is full of history and very famous. Try to avoid the bus tours flooding the place in the morning. Enjoy the majestic ruins, the Celtic Crosses of the graveyard and the view from the hill where it is built.
Dr. W. Sennebogen — Google review
Outstanding remains of medieval buildings and cathedral. Do get a picture from the road as you approach the town of Cashel. In town, easiest way up is by the Bishop’s Path for an easier climb. The structures are beautiful. And the views of the surrounding countryside are splendid from this vantage point. Make the Rock of Cashel a stop on your way across Ireland.
Jerry Sheremeta — Google review
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The Rock of Cashel is an absolute marvel, steeped in history and majesty. The towering medieval structures against the backdrop of the Irish countryside create an awe-inspiring view. The guided tours are incredibly informative, delving into the rich tales and legends that echo through these ancient ruins. While it can get quite busy, the site's grandeur and historical significance make it an absolute must-visit. An enchanting journey into Ireland's past!
Raj Kunduru — Google review
The Rock of Cashel must’ve been the inspiration for the Monty python scene in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” The history that happened in the rock a casual, and the architecture from the different centuries of construction is absolutely amazing.
The view from the top of the hill looking out over the Irish countryside into the surrounding villages is also breathtaking.
B ES — Google review
Impressive fortress and amazing views onto the Irish countryside. You can feel the importance of that location, and almost feel the presence of the people who used to live and died there over the centuries as you walk past their final resting place in such a beautiful location, set atop of a large granite outcrop among the rolling hills of Ireland.
Dave Meador — Google review
Wonderful historical site. Definitely a must see if you’re in the region. Recommend taking the guided tour to get a better experience and understanding of the history behind the buildings.
Eugene Dowling — Google review
The view from mountain top is amazing. The place is amazing as well, takes you back hundreds of yrs. There is a audio-visual room where a very informative documentary was shown about the history of the place. There is a walking trail nearby that goes through another old place. Absolutely loved the trip.
Fawad Rehan — Google review
Amazing Place to visit, it looks stunning when you see it first driving to it from the road. Fair price, totally worth it. Great view over the town from up there over the town, you get to watch a short video about the place also in one of the rooms.
Donny Darko — Google review
The enormity of the Cathedral Ruins will take your breath away. The site is very old, very hauntingly beautiful. Walk the grounds. Look at the headstones.
Lisa McD. — Google review
I absolutely loved it! We drove almost 2 hours, but it was definitely worth it. The view is amazing, and the buildings themselves are also something special. We would highly recommend the guided tour which also takes you to Cormac’s chapel, this was a must! And we would also recommend to take the short walk to Hore Abbey, as this is just as stunning and you get a great view of the Rock of Cashel.
Veerle Peene — Google review
Nothing much to do at the location. The place offered stunning view of the city. The staff was very friendly. If you don’t have prior knowledge admit the location then information is offered via QR code for you to learn more.
shantanu jain — Google review
An amazing piece of history! Although my drone footage was cut short, we had a great visit!
Definitely do a tour if you want more access to Cormacs Chapel, amazing stories there!
This place was visited by St Patrick, hence its referenced as his rock!
Note: Under EU aviation laws, state monuments do not hold ownership of restrictions over the airspace, as long as the pilot is NOT standing on monuments land. To the lecture received, best learn aviation laws.
Also drones below 250g do not require licenses.
She was a nice lady, so I didnt want to create a scene or a bad day for her 😜
Graham McFarland — Google review
Had a great visit parked overnight on the carpark for 9 euros there are toilets but locked over night 5 minutes walk into the town with plenty of pubs takeaways shops would definitely go again. Would highly recommended the castle tour
Martin Whelan — Google review
Absolutely worth the drive and time to see this amazing landmark. From the moment you make the turn and the castle comes into view, you realize that you are in for a treat. $20 Euros for a family entrance fee is economical too.
M Chu — Google review
Walk up admission is available, you don't need to reserve online to self guide. Watch the audio visual presentation, it gives a good overview. Spectacular views of the town and countryside!
The Smithwick's Experience is an interactive guided tour of the brewery where visitors can learn about the history and production of Smithwick's Ale. The tour includes holographic projections, hands-on experience with old brewing equipment, and visits from passionate staff who have decades of experience working at the brewery.
Smithwick's is one of my absolute favorite Irish Beers. Many people will always go for Guinness, which is good, but for me I prefer Smithwick's. My wife booked a tour and surprised me with it last time we were in Dublin. Just a short couple hour bus drive and we were there. It was a really awesome tour. The tour guide had been working there for all his life, as a matter of fact his great grandfather started working here. He said that they really believe in hiring family (if they want to work there), and it has kept the tradition of their brewing style alive.
It is not as interactive as other brewery torus I have been on, but it is great to see some of the history of how they began and their brewing process.
I can say that has been a great thing since their beer is so great!
Michael Knutson — Google review
Great tour, fun nosing and tasting all the ingredients, absolute gem of a guide, Katie is indeed a cutie! Keep her going 😃. Superb ales, tried the red ale, pale ale and kilkennies (red ale with nitrogen). Had very good fun, avsolutely worth the visit and detour if you hadn't planned it.
arjanotte — Google review
My partner and I went to Kilkenny just for the day and we discovered this experience - we didnt know that Smithwick had such a thing. So we went there on a Saturday at 11am.
I have to say that Jorg, our tour guide, was exceptional! The tour was super interesting because he had that facility to explain and make it super interactive and fun!
The experience/museum is very tiny, however, the last room is super nice and unique since you can taste and smell the ingredients from the beer.
My partner had for his first time the creamy smithwicks and he loved it! We went to the store and we got like 6 cans since we can’t find it here in Dublin 🤣
Super recommended for 44€ and a super well done to Jorg - amazing tour guide! It wouldnt be the same without him for sure
Julia H — Google review
It was a really nice tour. We paid for the guided tour and ended up with a group of 6 total. The guide was very personable and gave great info between the videos. I thought the tour itself was very well done, mixing the Smithwick’s fascinating family history with info about their brewing style/process. I’ve done a number of brewery tours and this is way less commercialized than Heineken and Guinness.
I absolutely recommend the extra €3 for the tasting pallet at the end of the tour. The pub after was pretty cute!
Brandon Bush — Google review
Awesome tour! Our tour guide, Darren, was full of information and answered all of our questions. He stayed around for the tasting and answered more questions. Highly recommend this tour!
Katie Miller — Google review
Good tour although it's the first brew/distillery tour that I have been on where no operations are actually occuring. Kind of odd to see videos instead of actual happenings. The family history was very interesting. Our tour guide was extremely young and was very scripted
Mikaela York — Google review
We paid €16 per adult online. This included a taster paddle with all three ales and I would highly recommended.
The standard price per adult is €15 for the experience (including one of three optional pints) , and the additional tasting is €3 when bought at the desk.
The tour was short but sufficient and packed with interesting history. Interactive and accommodating tour, with a knowledgeable guide. ( multiple language audio guides available). Seems to cater for wheelchair users also.
lulu boylan — Google review
The place is beautifully refurbished and transformed to an "experience" compare to the past fully functional brewery. The venue itself is very beautiful but a bit too much of technology involved. It loses the sense of the real in some points.
It was Christmas Eve when we visited and you could say that our tour guide would rather be anywhere else that going around with tourists. Though, that made him to be honest and cut all the unnecessary marketing extras and be to the point. Very kindly and friendly answering anything he could and giving us a very authentic experience of the Irish hospitality without the cookie cutter corporate experience we had in Guinness factory in Dublin (same company group).
Of course they beer was amazing but I would stick with the ale, the rest wasn't something special to make me order them again.
Chris A — Google review
Very funny and informative tour! The place is beautifully designed, you can try and taste different things. It's worth every Euro.
Josephine M (IsoldesMom) — Google review
The tour was fantastic! They clearly put a lot of effort into the presentation of the history of the Smithwick's brewery and family. Anna was a terrific guide and answered all of my questions. The lesson on the brewing process was quite comprehensive and interesting. This is one of the best brewery tours I have done. Highly recommended even if you already know your stuff.
Luke Burneson — Google review
Good fun. Adam was a jolly guide. Nothing overly spectacular but a grand way to spend an hour in Kilkenny.
When booking online they add €2 to each ticket for no apparent reason. Tried hard to find the reason for it but it wasn't documented anywhere. Ended up paying it but I would have rather kept the 6€ in my pocket instead of giving it to John Smithwick for no reason
John Browne — Google review
I honestly can't say enough good things about the Smithwick's Experience after visiting Kilkenny! I see some reviews mentioning that they do not make Smithwick's on site any longer taking from the experience which is true but we found during our visit that it was very pleasant.
You will have to go to the car park but it is very close & convenient. When we first walked in to the experience they had an original cobble part that was really cool to see showing you the way it was back in the original days. Our guide was on time and professionally took us on the journey into the evolution of Smithwick's. The animated experiences were well done and had a nice balance on our tour with the guide taking us through some parts & movie/animated parts for others. We learned how the beer was made and then came the best part of the experience for me, we went to the end of the tour into the ingredients table. Here you actually get to see, feel, and if you want to taste the ingredients in the steps. I LOVED this part!! I didn't know what hops tasted like in its harvested form for example, but I do now! Put up all the displays you want, this makes the experience for me. For us this really made it cool after hearing the history and how they make it. While Guinness does own the brand now, I feel like this tour is much better than the Guinness tour giving a more personal feel on the guided tour so I'm glad they haven't mimicked what they have at the Storehouse tour.
At the end of the tour you end up at the bar for your pint or in my case flight which was very good. I didn't realize that the Kilkenny is essentially Smithwick's with nitro but it was great. It also wasn't crowded which was a pleasant experience for us to be able to talk, especially after the Guinness bar was unbelievably busy so another feather in the cap of the quieter more personal feel of it. You end up in the merch store after having your pint or two & they have some nice things to try out.
I highly recommend this one for a great experience. If I am ever in Ireland again I would divert myself here just to come back & enjoy this experience again. When asked about memorable experiences from our trip to Ireland this comes up every time already with me telling people to add Kilkenny & the Smithwick's experience to their trip. Kilkenny is a great place to visit & if you want an experience away from hustle and bustle this is a great place to go.
WI Biker — Google review
The experience was a great combination of fun and education. It was much more than images on a wall and lectures. We got to see, smell, and touch throughout the tour which resulted in interaction among fellow visitors. This made our time enjoying our pint at the end of the tour much more fun as different groups chatted, folks helped take group photos, and employees stopped by to chat.
Marnee H — Google review
Was a last minute add on to our day and so glad we did. This far exceeded our expectations. Buying tickets online is a bit cheaper than when there, but there was more than plenty available when we booked an hour before the tour started (was a weekday). There were only 5 other people on our tour and the tour guide was so fun and interactive. We did another big name brewery tour in Dublin and this one was so much more personable. Tasting at the end was great too. Be sure to ask any questions to the bartenders/staff, they seem to take pride in working there and are very knowledgeable. Of course you sort of have to get the obligatory red ale, however, don't skip on the kilkenny ale- delish.
Jill Schmitz — Google review
Wonderfull guided tour.
Full of fascinating information and lots of amazing things to look at.
The tickets also include a free drink.
Pete Windsor — Google review
I enjoyed the Smithwick's Experience more than the Guinness Tour (but then found out they're owned by the same people so...)
Either way, it was a great tour, and I highly recommend not missing it if you're visiting Ireland. The town of Kilkenny is worth a day of visiting itself. Our guide was fantastic, and you were able to have a more intimate experience than the Guinness tour. Plus, I really like red ales now! Make sure to reserve a few days in advance because they did sell out.
Dyanna Volek — Google review
The Smithwicks experience is a great brewery tour which was one of best I have been on. I am slightly biased given Smithwick's is one of my favourite pints to drink, but besides that the knowledge and history being discussed will be interesting to any visitor. The tour even discussed some prominent Irish history and dates I was not so sure of myself!
The best thing of all is the quality of the staff all of which were very welcoming. Jorg did a fantastic job taking us through the tour and getting some laughs as well as keeping us fully engaged throughout. Once we got to the bar, we got speaking to Simon who had a very impressive knowledge of the industry which was really fascinating. Overall, it felt well worth the money and would definitely advise people to give it a go.
Tiarnán Byrne — Google review
I'm home! And we got a free sample of a new beer they are testing. I liked it, but, of course, I won't be able to get in the States!
W. SC — Google review
Maybe I just don't get it but I've been on a lot of brewery tours and this is the first time I've been on a tour where there was no actual brewing going on and the machines were fake. Instead of seeing actual beer being made, there's an LCD screen with CGI beer. And the worst part is that this is expensive. I've been on others that were free. I don't know how this gets good reviews. The tour guide was good but this whole thing is a joke.
Kilkenny Castle is one of Irelands most significant historical attractions, with an artfully restored interior and large garden. The castle was built by Anglo-Norman William Marshal for his wife in the early 1300s, and it became the Irish residence of the Butler family for 600 years. Today, the castle dominates Kilkenny City and its complex story can be pieced together through eight centuries.
Beautiful castle and grounds. We bought tickets in advance online which is recommended, though there was no line when we arrived anyway (about 11am on a Sunday). We did the self tour and although I’m sure we missed out on a lot of information that a guided tour would provide, I felt we got enough out of the self tour to make it more than worth it. Especially enjoyed the art gallery. Be sure to take the extra time to explore the castle grounds before or after your visit.
EJB 3 — Google review
Absolutely beautiful castle. We did a guided tour and the guide was phenomenal. Extremely kind, patient, and intelligent. She was fabulous. I highly recommend taking a tour with her as we never would have gotten as much out of it if we didn't go with her. Best decision we made.
Kyle Fields — Google review
I loved that they allow going to the garden without paying. We did that because my 9 yo was tired & not interested in going in. Beautiful garden & a magnificent structure! Also the history was amazing to hear from our Dublin based tour guide! Amazing view of the river from the court!
Elahe Javadi — Google review
Took guided tours ... it's at the end of the season (mid-September) and our group was small, my friend and I and one other couple so it was a great tour, very intimate allowing us to as plenty of questions. My friend was over 60 and was able to get a discount on her ticket
Pam Craig — Google review
Such a beautiful and interesting place! The OPW have done a magnificent job restoring and maintaining this castle. Makes it easy to imagine life for the people who lived there. Definitely worth a visit. We ran out of time to properly explore the gardens, which are free to enter with no ticket - leave some time for that, in addition to the castle interior.
Kurt Olsen — Google review
We did the self guided tour and there was lots of interesting information. The rooms of the castle are definitely worth seeing.
The castle cafe serves amazing cakes and very generous pots of tea.
It was a lovely sunny day and the grounds and garden of the castle are great to walk around. We sat for quite a while in the garden enjoying the sunshine.
Enjoyed our visit and would definitely go back again.
Jan Hartley — Google review
From the outside, Kilkenny Castle presents itself more as a stately palace than a traditional castle, holding beautifully manicured gardens that invite a leisure stroll. However, it's the inside that truly captivates visitors. The interiors transport you straight into a bygone era with incredibly well-preserved rooms adorned with authentic furniture, carpets, and art pieces. Every detail, from the doors to the roofs, narrates a rich history, offering a nostalgic trip back in time. A visit to Kilkenny Castle isn't just a tour; it's a rich, immersive journey through history that leaves you enchanted.
Igor Araújo — Google review
We booked a guided tour only €12 pp. The tour guide was great, so much interesting information, added to our experience. A beautiful castle set in glorious parkland. We went to the Tea Room, delicious homemade cakes. Well worth a visit.
Stella O'Leary — Google review
Liked the architecture of the place. The paintings and tapestry were great.
Really enjoyed the tapestries just before the exit, those inspired from the French Bayeux Tapestry.
Loved the big hall, you MUST look at the ceiling and those statues hanging there. Beautiful!
Staff was nice and friendly.
Tanguy Weber — Google review
The restorations they did on this castle is just amazing. The castle is beautiful as are the grounds surrounding the castle. Loved the stories from our guide John. Was super happy to see the pride flag flying high in the castle.
Beth Malloy — Google review
We did the self tour , a lot of posted information available. I'd agree with some of the other reviews the tapestries and the remnants of original wall coverings were my favourite . My husband's was the amazing Vikings style architecture used in the ceiling of the long room. I did not give 5 stars because it felt a too full up of non original furnitures and such in
Tamilyn Severin — Google review
Nice place for a day visit. Is very well maintained and provides a curious insight into the era bygone and the living of the wealthy.. Doesn't take much time to cover it, even for a very intent visitor 2-3 hours would be enough. Highlight for me was the tapestry section. They were really marvellous!!. However for the downside, they seriously need to work on the signage. It is not very clear anywhere where one is supposed to start the tour, move next and where it all ends!!. For a public place and an intricate building it is an absolute must.. I hope it is not their deliberate ploy to intice visitor's for opting a guided tour!!.. The garden outside is expansive, with play area for kids and very much suited for a nice stroll.. Though a few more flower beds will definitely give spruce up its character!!.. All in all definitely one time visit..
Chandan Ray — Google review
An absolutely beautiful location that is a must-see if visiting Kilkenny. The guided tour within the castle is rich with history and was quite informative. The preservation and decor are fantastic. Overall, it is worth a visit. The grounds are free to walk around, and there are options to purchase hot drinks and snacks inside the castle gates.
Darryl Griffith — Google review
Absolutely incredible place to visit - gorgeous grounds and very impressive architecture. It is definitely worth paying extra for the guided tour, Niamh was a brilliant guide and extremely knowledgeable about the origins and history of this important landmark. Very interesting and learnt a lot.
Kelsey J — Google review
Very impressive exhibition. The picture gallery with roof painted is mesmerizing.
One of the hidden gems! For sure this is the most impressive castle I have been to in Ireland.
Toly — Google review
Kilkenny Castle, so much interesting history, worth reading up about it!
Today I just visited the grounds, but there is a tour that is well worth doing and a cafe and art gallery.
Great spot to bring the families and dog for walks, go down to the far corner and see the duck pond!
David Kirwan — Google review
I had a lovely experience visiting the Kilkenny Castle. I opted for a self-guided tour and didn't feel like I missed out on anything since there is plenty of information by each display. The castle has been beautifully restored throughout the years, also offering facilities such as free lockers and clean toilets. I would definitely recommend a visit to the castle and its grounds when visiting Kilkenny.
Nicholas Said — Google review
Great history of Kilkenny and the castle. Well preserved and the QR codes really help to explain more than the signage can relay. The tea room makes for a nice little stop and snack.
Jennifer Anderson — Google review
Good tourist attraction in the city. Lots of history dating centuries ago. Castle is easy to navigate and surrounding areas around castle is big too. Well maintained and recommend people to visit here. We had pre booked the tickets and you can buy at the counter too. There are some guided toors for whom more interested in history but if people want they can explore themselves as well.
Nikesh — Google review
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The Reginalds Tower is a medieval round tower in Waterford, Ireland that is now a museum. The tower is 16m tall and contains an interesting collection of archaeological artefacts. Some of the highlights of the museum include the ornate Waterford Kite Brooch and a Viking warriors sword.
Was closed for renovations but, the outside was cool looking and they had a plague with the history of the tower as well as a model Longship and Viking Triangle 3d miniature.
Adventures Of A Traveling Don (The Traveling Don) — Google review
This tower is the best place to start learning about this Viking City
Each floor shows you different aspects of the local history
Easy and pleasant just a starter before you visit the Mediaeval Museum
Gabriele Cazzoli — Google review
It was a great place to stay. I liked the rustic stoney interior. I was worried about about the defence of the structure in the case of a raid, but my fears were allayed when I saw the wonderful spiral staircase.
The roof has commanding views of the Quayside below. Windows were a little to narrow for me, but I understand their defensive purpose. Definitely would stay again.
Robert Smith — Google review
Fun place!! For some reason, the entry was free! The staff were great fun! I think I was being the goofy American and they laughed. Loved going up the winding stone staircase!
I loved the Lego models in the walls!
Ernesto N — Google review
Great tour of a small museum. Do get the guide if you can.
My favourite things were
The King and Knight game pieces on the 2nd floor.
Cromwell's cannonball in the third.
And the coin minted in Iraq in 741 that a viking had a hundred years later as money in Waterford.
David Curran — Google review
A nice spot for photos in Waterford. Filled with history, the place is a great watch and with the pub just behind it, offers a chance to relax with a pint.
ARUN Thundyill Saseendran — Google review
Such a great historical site on our stop in Waterford! The curators were very knowledgeable and friendly and did not seem to tire of our “21” questions about all things Waterford Viking history. She even gave us insight into what is next for the discovery of Viking artifacts. 2/7 of our party opted not to take the stairs because they are irregular and plentiful (which we were informed was part of the strategy!). My 4 year old was able to get to the top with a little assistance and the infant that was strapped to be had a lovely adventure up and down. I would say this is definitely a must experience while in Waterford!
Jackie Rodriguez — Google review
Interesting if you are a history buff. Originally intended as a defensive building, the tower has served many roles over the centuries, including a royal keep, a military warehouse, mint, prison and now a museum.
To view all the exhibits, you have to climb a spiral staircase of 56 stone steps. I suggest taking your time and climb all the way to the very top first, and then work your way down. Take it slow and watch your every step. The steps are known as stumble steps which were deliberately designed to be of different heights and widths, making them difficult for attackers to climb. Also, the spiral staircase is orientated to the right, which made it impossible for right-handed attackers to properly swing their swords.
Some exhibits on display include gaming pieces and game board, a dog collar, a Viking warrior’s sword, a decorative weight, ships nails, silver ingots, Byzantine coins, and a cannon ball lodged in the external wall from Oliver Cromwell’s successful siege in 1650.
Well worth the price of admission!
Howard Walsh — Google review
Regionals Tower stands tall and stunning on the top of the Triangle. It’s history makes you wish the walls could talk, you sense the importance of this place. Even with automobiles rushing by, it transports the history lovers mind to another time.
Rich Murphy — Google review
Lovely restoration of a national monument. Mind your head though - they were shorter then!
Three floors with a great view over the river from the top.
Colin Rogan — Google review
The guide provided a detailed and very well-explained tour. I really recommend it for all ages, specially if you like history.
Salomé Fernández — Google review
Very informative as the mark of Waterford for the past 1000 years. Nice to explore ancient ruins alongside it's artifacts inside and outside.
Unfortunately most of the artifacts were moved to Dublin so it was very empty.
Careful of your head when going down the stairs.
Amy — Google review
Nice place, worth visiting. You can learn about the history of the city.
Be aware that they accept only cash for the tickets.
Ioannis Seitanidis — Google review
A very interesting visit. An impressive and tidy place. There is an interesting video tutorial. Very interesting history. Thanks
Jenya Gashinov — Google review
Very nice lady at the front desk who gave us good advise on parking and the history of the place
We got in free because of Winter Christmas Festival
It is a great place to visit although the place was too small and you may hit your head climbing up.
You also need some physical exertion to climb the place although it was not that hard to do so.
The Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience is a top tourist attraction in Wexford. It features a replica of an 1840s emigrant vessel with exhibits, guided tours by costumed interpreters, and a cafe. Visitors can gain insight into the harsh realities faced by the Irish during their migration to other countries. The experience offers visitors a glimpse into the strength and bravery of the people during this difficult period in history.
A great experience! Jim was a very good informative tour guide. He brought the realities of the ship to life. The two ladies who re-enacted a conversation between a passenger in steerage and an upper-class passenger were excellent. They included the tour customers and one of the children in their show (it's very child friendly!) and everyone enjoyed it.
Jane — Google review
It is a wonderful thing to have the opportunity to visit new places, because every inch of land you walk on has a unique history and beauty. The mastery of creators is sacred and they deserve a trophy.
Epicksphere - crafted thoughts - — Google review
The tour guide was awesome and made you think you were on the ship sailing to America. Ship is a good creation of the original dunwoody. Very informative experience. There is a gift and cafe here as well.
Mudgie DaOtter — Google review
I absolutely loved it, a truly wonderful place to learn about the conditions on board famine ships and I thought the Irish American Hall of fame was a stirring tribute to the hard work and achievements of so many Irish emigrants. I had two excellent guides - Jayson and Adam who were very friendly, informative and enthusiastic.
Dane Tyghe — Google review
Living locally and visiting family I pass the Dunbrody weekly, Last time on board was during the tall ships in county Waterford and what great memories!
When friends visited from the states it was top of the list, We were blown away. The tour itself lasted approximately 35 minutes (we had a small tour) and afterwards your free to explore the ship at your own pace.
The staff! Amazing, kind and so friendly. They go above and beyond.
Colin H — Google review
Great place to visit. Very interesting to hear about the history of emigration in Ireland and see how they traveled to America.
We started with a short guided tour. The tour guide was very good at explaining the history of the ship.
Javier Fernandez — Google review
So cool to get to see this ship. There is a guided tour and experience here. There is a cafe upstairs and a gift shop.
Nathan Tsang — Google review
Very interesting visit. The employees are lovely. There is a car park which costs 50 cents every half hour. 2 hours is enough. There is a nice restaurant above that sells meals, cakes etc, Quite expensive. There are cheaper options downstairs, pizzas etc (12 euros) but you eat it outside. Ok if it isn’t raining!!! The tour of the ship is interesting. Two actresses come and speak on the boat. A rich, first class passenger and a poor, second class passenger. Leaflets in different languages available.
Michelle VIP — Google review
Interesting place, well worth a visit. The tour guides are relaxed and fun. Entry is not very expensive.
Jonny — Google review
Absolutely an amazing experience! Tons of history of how the Irish came to Canada and America. The tour guide did an amazing job. If you enjoy history this is a must!
Lena Veldhouse — Google review
Really good experience for adults and children. Very well explained. Most informative. They manage to make it interesting and fun for children without taking from the tragedy of the events. The ship itself is a wonderful reproduction. Take time to explore it fully and ring the bell. Well done to all involved.
Marie B — Google review
Well maintained ship and educational tour. The folks running the tour are very knowledgeable and made you feel very welcome. The ship provides a real time experience with the actual spaces in uses. The story tellers did a really great job of making you feel involved.
Bret Zacher — Google review
Amazing link to history here, put on the bucket list!
Graham McFarland — Google review
We were totally brought back in time and found the whole thing very interesting. Tour lasts about 45 minutes and there is an opportunity at the end, to walk around and see things by yourself.
Mary Mckenna — Google review
I highly recommend visiting this exhibition to anybody. They do a great job portraying the life of the Irish that left during the famine.
Many people ended up in America, And came on ships similar to this. They even have one of their Team members dress up as one of the original ship passengers to come down to meet you on the boat.
Do not miss the opportunity to experience this for yourself if you are in the area
The National Irish Heritage Park in Wexford is a 35-acre living history park that showcases life in ancient Ireland through guided tours with costumed guides. The open-air museum covers the settlement and history of Ireland from Mesolithic times to the Norman Invasion in the 12th century, featuring reconstructed buildings like a Mesolithic camp, portal dolmen, medieval ringfort, crannogs and Viking harbour.
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Well worth a visit for any history enthusiasts. I teach these periods at leaving cert level and the level of detail put in to recreating these dwellings is excellent. They run guided tours for people who are unfamiliar in with this history. Well worth the price.
Peter Flaherty — Google review
After almost 10 years, and now with kid, we came back to what I think is one of the most beautiful and entertaining historical parks in Europe. It will easily take you 3 to 4 hours to visit it, even more if you fancy the nature paths. Only the road noise nearby regularly reminds you that you still are in the 21st century ! The guides are great, it’s really easy to join one of the tours during the day since they rotate the three periods every 45 minutes, from prehistory to the age of invasion. My favorite part is the early christian Ireland, especially the reconstructed monastery, which has a very nice atmosphere. And to climb up the hill to the Crimea War Monument, embracing a wonderful view on the River Slaney. Our 7 years old boy loved everything in this park, and we were really glad to rediscover the tumultuous past of this beautiful country. It’s probably not our last visit here.
Julien Laval — Google review
If you like history, you’ll love this. This place offers an insight into the various early settlers to Ireland and the life they lived. The huts are impressive and a stark reality of how people lived and strived to stay alive. From foraging off the land to evolving and learning to grow crops. There’s plenty to see here and a great place for kids. They have birds of prey you can see, while I didn’t get to see them out of their cage, they were lovely to look at. Overall a good place and great day out for kids. They have a kids play area and you can also bring dogs here. They have a nice restaurant too.
Lorraine — Google review
Such a great place and great attention to detail. The smell of the real fires burning gives the experience a completely different feel. . Each exhibition has an activity for children. It's perfect for kids and pets are allowed too. You need time to appreciate the entire exhibition. The fairy garden is a cute idea but could do with a bit of maintenance. Overall a very good experience and it was great learning more on Irish history.
Melaine Nina — Google review
Loved it. A fantastic tour. The park is so well kept and easy to follow the tour with clear sign posting all over. The falconry was very good and our tour guide was excellent. Clear and precise with all the information that he gave us.
Tony Brett — Google review
Absolutely loved this place. If I lived closer, I'd volunteer to help and support this place in every way. There is so much history about the early Irish and when the vikings came along. Friendly staff all dressed up for the period, and they do guided tours, but we didn't go on them. In the end, they have an aviary thats definitely worth the uphill walk to see all the handsome birds. They also have a great cafe there and 3 toilets. One in the front on the right, one when you walk in the door on the left and another a little over half way threw the walk.
Michael Mayo — Google review
Our first time here and my son LOVED it! We were hoping for a guided tour but somehow missed it :( even though we missed the tours we were able to garner alot of information from the plaques in front of each station. It was a well spent afternoon.
Jamie Lavallee — Google review
I really enjoyed visiting here in October. The staff are super friendly and we got a map on arrival of the sites to visit. The Park took about 2 1/2 hours to get around but you could take as long as you like. There is a coffee shop on site it's a bit pricey but worth it or you could bring a picnic. All the sites bar the last are very accessible. If you were going to the last site it's up hill so anyone pushing a wheel chair or buggy could do it (there are lots of benches along the way) but it would be a bit of an effort. Great place to visit
Paula Holmes — Google review
Fantastic day spent in the Heritage Park with the family. From the get go the staff were extremely friendly and beyond helpful. Food was delicious in the restaurant plus the all important coffee was exceptional. We opted for the guided tours of the park and I feel the tour guides ( Ciarán and Derek) made the day. These lads deserve a pay rise as the way they conducted themselves and the level of engagement with the kids in answering questions was great to see.I cannot recommend the Heritage Park and its staff highly enough, we'll definitely be back👍
Keith Ó Conchubháir — Google review
Had a really fantastic day out here last bank holiday Monday. Our tour guide Ciaran was very enthusiastic and engaging, providing really insightful snippets into some of the history in Ireland and Wexford. Great day out for kids, with plenty to do and plenty of good views too. Highly recommend.
Gareth Williams — Google review
Great day here today....My four kids loved the quiz for Easter... Very interesting place.... I can recommend a visit here .. have a nice day out with the Family or friends.
Darren Reid — Google review
I thought this place was really informative and very nicely spaced out. The guide had tons of information and delivered it really well.
Morgan Daniel Smyth — Google review
Such a wonderful facility! Well done Wexford council and all involved. Fabulously created exhibits of ancient dwellings, burial sites and forts. Ticket prices great value, and include guided tours by exceptionally knowledgeable staff.
Noel O'Kelly — Google review
Great way to spend the day, cloudy or sunny. Well-cared for and unchanged since I was tiny. Informative and fun. Returned at 25 to show my Brazilian partner ancient Irish history and we were fully invested! The falconry is brill
Ó S — Google review
Brilliant tourist attraction. Staff are lovely, tours informative and thoroughly enjoyable to learn about irelands heritage.
It is susceptible to flooding to if visiting after heavy rain, maybe call the place to check it’s fully open beforehand.
Wild bird exhibit is also fantastic. Keepers are friendly and good for a chat about the birds.
Daniel Jordan — Google review
Amazing place to experience history and nature. Worth visiting and staying over.
Congratulations to the staff. They made everything simple, answered us all the questions we had. Thanks a lot to the team!
Juanmi Aragón — Google review
We stopped here for the morning back in the summer on a weekend trip down to Wexford. It was great, my husband and two daughters, age 10 and 9, all loved it too. Great hands on stuff for the kid to play with while getting the tour. It is a lot of walking to do the full tour and it ends with an uphill portion but they stop halfway back t the main building and you could decide if you wanted to meet up the second half that goes up to the tower. The gift shop also had great items at a reasonable price.
kat warren — Google review
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Irish national Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Wexford, Y35 X313, Ireland
The Wicklow Mountains are an expansive range of mountains that house ancient Neolithic passage tombs, rare and unique bird species, and a diverse array of flora and fauna. Visitors can take a tour from Dublin for only 22, which includes transportation to the mountains where they can enjoy picturesque walks, capture stunning photographs, and even have lunch. This location has also been the backdrop for famous movies such as P.S. Love You.
Beautiful stunning landscape!
It has 2 beautiful lakes and several tracking paths. Ideal for having a walk or a picnic.
It has 2 car parks but if you decide to go on a weekend or bank holiday i would advise to go really early. Roads are narrow and you'll get stuck in traffic for at least an hour.
Iam totaly going back and i try another walking track.
sofia pestana — Google review
Unbelievable hike in the white trail. Hard, difficult. Scenery is second to none.
Rod Snyder — Google review
Absolutely stunning nature, challenging trail, especially if you decide to go off the beaten track which is recommendable if you want to see the best part of it.
19km, 4hours
Britta Fleck — Google review
Beautiful place! The hiking is so so pretty! I would recommend everyone to this place!
Isaac Mote — Google review
Loved the amazing drive on the mountains 🏔️ just greenery and some of the views are breathtaking. Do visit on a sunny ☀️ day.
Raoul Anthony — Google review
Zona preciosa para hacer buenas caminatas. El lago entre las montañas es precioso. Hay que ir bien preparado porque hay mucho barro. En la misma carretera un poco más arriba hay otro parking y hay una cascada preciosa y un bosque.
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Beautiful area for good walks. The lake between the mountains is beautiful. You have to be well prepared because there is a lot of mud. On the same road a little further up there is another parking lot and there is a beautiful waterfall and a forest.
Bernardo Pérez — Google review
If you Happen to be near Glendalough than do yourself a favour and visit the upper and lower Lakes. There are awesome hiking Tracks along and around the Lakes and Hills. All in good condition and with signs so you don't get lost.
M. Jaeger — Google review
Trekkers paradise , plenty of trekking routes . All type of people , easy , moderate and difficult levels. All tagged with colors. You can even go for a walk with stroller.
Rider Budha — Google review
It's little difficult to climb up to the top of the mountain. But totally worth it. Please wear water resistant shoes if you are planning to go on treeking there.
Rosemerry Bellingham — Google review
**Wicklow Mountains: Nature's Masterpiece**
Nestled south of Dublin, Wicklow Mountains offer breathtaking scenery, from lush hills to serene lakes. With trails for all levels, it's a haven for hikers and nature lovers. Discover ancient ruins, encounter wildlife, and immerse yourself in its historical charm. A tranquil escape not to be missed.
Jijo Philip — Google review
The Wicklow mountains are beautiful and are a very scenic route to drive. We drove along the Old Military Road as well. When you see a lovely spot, you stop right there, in the middle of the road and take a photo. It was not that busy. A lovely drive that you will remember for a very long time.
Monika Van Zyl — Google review
Great views and peaceful place
Taimur Hafeez — Google review
Great for long hikes as well as short walks.
Uros Grilc — Google review
Breathtaking views, amazing greenery, great walking paths, lovely fresh air....need I go on? Don't hesitate and get yourself down there.
If you are a picture taking enthusiast then this place is for you. There are many amazing points for you to angle that camera and take shots from: Poulanass Waterfall, Nature Reserve points, Ancient Burial grounds, Wildlife (we saw a Fox and some Deer). The Glendalough Upper Lake was absolutely stunning and my favourite spot.
This is a great place to take the family or even your loved one to. A day trip to explore history, take long walks and get some exercise all at the same time with some of those much loved 'selfie' moments. Why not bring your dog along too if you have one - plenty for them to do!
There are tuck-shops for you to buy food from and I would recommend the chips as they were absolutely brilliant (especially on a cold day!). If you are a family with kids, you could bring your own picnic, and set-up in the various parts of greenery. Bring a Frisbee too for the kids/adults.
*You can use Gas fire BBQ's if you are planning to do this here but not Coal fired BBQ's I imagine due to safety reasons.
This is a good site for hikers as this is within Wicklow Mountains and we saw a lot of hikers preparing for camp.
Fishing enthusiasts will be pleased to know you can fish here amongst some of the lakes and rivers: most common fish found is the Brown Trout.
It will get cold so do wrap up warm if the weather is anything below 10 degrees.
Enjoy the panoramic views and beauty encompassing Wicklow Mountains.
Glendalough Cathedral is a significant monastic site in Ireland that was established in the 6th century by St. Kevin. The ruins of this ancient monastic settlement lie between two lakes, hence its name Gleann da Loch which means 'Valley of the Two Lakes'. It features a 1000-year-old round tower, ruined cathedral and St. Kevin's Kitchen church. Glendalough is known for its forested walks, plentiful wildlife and beautiful valley location.
Glendalough is a beautiful place! We went with a tour from Dublin, which allowed us only 1,5 hours to explore. I would highly recommend driving here yourself so that you have a lot more time. The lakes and natural scenery is spectacular and the ruins are really interesting. Would suggest you bring an umbrella in case!
Philippa Frowein — Google review
An ancient monastic community in a beautiful valley. Forested walks, 2 lakes and plenty of wildlife to spot. Definitely worth a visit. Ample parking, but I suspect it gets jam packed.
Julia — Google review
Lovely walk around the very old ruins, the 100 ft tower, the old cemetary and if you like hike to the lower lake and or the upper lake. There are also vendors and food trucks in several places. Bathroom facilities at entrance or if you eat at the hotel near entrance. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes for the terrain. Beautiful!
Barbara Krueger — Google review
Lovely grounds and so much history. Great place to visit if you love good scenery and beautiful scenery with two amazing lakes on a trail
Debbie kinsella — Google review
What an amazing place. Great food, coffee trucks. Free to see the monastery and round tower (you pay €4 for parking) and can go inside the visitor centre for €5 to see an exhibition and video about different monasteries around Ireland. Great walk around the lake too.
Lisa O'Leary — Google review
Unforgettable, could visit everyday if I could. If you visit Ireland this is a must on your list. Naturally beautiful with untouched history!
Elippsis007 — Google review
This is a lovely place and very popular. There are plenty of walks. The one we did took us off the beaten path but still on a well marked and well maintained trail.
Completely worth the drive.
Ian O'Casey — Google review
Truly amazing historical place. There's always a lot of people especially during the weekend, but it's a popular place so no surprise :)
Silvia Bekesova — Google review
Very mystical place...beautiful old cemetery...place was founded around 6th century...situated in the Wicklow Mountains...superb ride with the motorbike.
Start in Hollywood and just follow the scenic road over the pass down into the glen.
Gavin bryson — Google review
A place full of history and beauty. Although it is very well visited you can find quiet moments in the churchyard and the remains of the monastery.
Dr. W. Sennebogen — Google review
It's amazing place views are wonderful, brilliant fantastic. You can have a long wonderful walk in the forest with waterfalls, Birds are singing. It is extremely calm and you feel relaxed. There is place for food that you can buy. You can bring your own food as there are separate tables surrounded with nature were you can eat. Just love this place.
Kristina Ziobakaite — Google review
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Sevenchurches Or Camaderry, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Wells House and Gardens is a Victorian Tudor Gothic mansion built in the 1830s, located in Wexford, Ireland. It was voted one of the best family day out venues and offers guided tours of its elegant interior as well as beautiful woodland walks. The estate also features an adventure playground for children to enjoy, along with falconry displays. Visitors can explore artisan shops on the grounds and have lunch at the cafe too.
Wonderful place to spend a day. Beautiful walks through the fairy woodland- my daughter ran from tree to tree discovering all the fairy doors and wooden sculptures. We enjoyed lunch at the cafe, played in the playground, browsed the artisan shops and even met the residents raccoons and meerkats! What an interesting and fun day out for the whole family!
Alice Gibson — Google review
Spent a couple of hours
against the elegant background of a 17th century Victorian house.
Gorgeous park!
At the first visit, we did not manage to see the entire territory - we will be back!
????? ????????? — Google review
What a fantastic place, went with my grandchildren we had a great time walking around looking for the fairy houses and at the playground, plenty to do and when you get tired there is a brilliant restaurant or bring your food and eat at the picnic tables. Wells house is a brilliant family day out .
katherine o grady — Google review
Even though it was a good hour and a 40-minute drive away , it was totally worth going. There is so much to do for all ages. A couple of different walks through forests, full of magical crafty figures, from fairy's to trolls to the most inspiring signs. Not to be missed. Bring a picnic as lots of tables are scattered around even better to get the ones near the playground, where you can watch your children play while enjoying a cuppa. If picnics aren't your thing, a lovely cafe is serving homemade food and coffees. Also, there are lots of toilets, which is a plus when I have so many little ones.
On the hour, there was also the opportunity to handle/feed baby animals. Very cute.
Through a secret garden you'll find it full of bee and butterfly loving flowers, which my children loved catching the butterfly's. We stayed for 5 hours and could of stayed longer but was closing as we didn't notice the time going by. Totally recommend this place for not just children but adults aswell. There may be even a chance for some glitter tattooing if your lucky enough......
Katrina McNabola — Google review
Went to the Christmas experience with my wife and 2 kids. We loved every minute of the time we were there. Mrs Claus and Buddy the elf were a funny introduction to the day. The kids loved the train ride looking for the missing reindeer. Met plenty more friendly elves at the post office, bauble making and toy shop. We then met the main man, who was on the ball. Made the lads feel special and at ease. They were given a choice of presents that were of decent quality. One minor quibble would be about the photos. Even though there is no obligation to buy them, €45 for two or €50 for three, I felt was a bit steep.
Overall though, we had a great day and would highly recommend a visit.
brendan hackett — Google review
Beautiful as always, very well organised and a paradise for children. A must visit place if you live or travel and visit Wexford. Went for the Easter egg hunt and was amazing glitter paints a bunny dressed up great walk around to find different colour eggs put in your bag then to choose your own egg
Elizabeth Murphy — Google review
There are playgrounds, small animals, walking trails, tree sculptures, playgrounds, coffee shops, and picnics. Tickets are €9 for adults and €5 for children. The overall price/performance ratio is not particularly high.
Kevin li — Google review
Beautiful house and gardens. The two walks are really nice and peaceful with plenty of really cool surprises for the little ones. Playground and petting zoo are also amazing amenities. Coffee shop has some really tasty food. Overall, amazing place to visit. We had an annual family pass last year and will definitely be getting another one this year.
Margaret O' Leary — Google review
Lovely place.. it's not free..it's private property.massive gardens and a good playground.. There is a small farm with few animals for kids to visit.. unfortunately on weekdays the house is not open for viewing.
Well maintained landscape..the trail walk is entertaining with fairy gardens and gruffulo for kids.
badri nair — Google review
What a great little place to stay perfect for exploring what Wexford has to offer. We stayed in the gardens cottage it had two large bedrooms with two single beds in each and a small room with one single bed in it, perfect for our family of five. There is a large kitchen/dinner and a large sitting room. The kitchen has everything you would need for your stay. The house was spotless when we arrived. While there we did the walks around gardens which were beautiful and the wooden carvings kept the kids entertained on the walk. There is a playground with a separate paved area where the kids can play ball games and have hours of fun. There is a café on site but we only had coffee and scones which were really nice. There is a small few animals in the petting farm and the covered play area is perfect for when you might get some rain.
There is plenty to see and do around the local and wider Wexford region and this is a perfect base to explore it all. The local towns are about a 15 minute drive and have plenty of shops and restaurants to try.
The whole family really enjoyed our trip here and we did plenty to keep them busy and entertained.
Dave Barden — Google review
€85 for 2 adults, a 1 year old and 2 year old. Requested to change the time weeks ago as we would be unable to make our time, they charged another €15 to go 1 hour later. Experience was fine and Santa was lovely but they charge for the photos, 2 for €45 or 3 for €50. It's disgraceful that a photo isn't included given the price of it. They should tell people there is a charge beforehand, we could have taken our own photos had we known. Very unimpressed and would not recommend.
Sinead Flynn — Google review
Absolutely brilliant.
We went to the Halloween event and I have to say the witches were absolutely brilliant, they made the whole experience.
They interacted with the kids, gave us a few friendly frights and made us laugh - well done.
The pumpkin patch itself was good, but a couple of the pumpkins were rotten but we did go later in the month so maybe that’s why.
The café was brilliant - service excellent, food delicious and the cleanliness was great.
All around a great day! Definitely worth the 1.5 hour drive from dublin.
Thanks for a great day.
The only negative I would give is that the house itself wasn’t decorated. Some spooky decorations on the house itself would have been amazing for a photo and a bit of a scare effect.
Again, thanks to all involved especially the witches! A great family day out and a cherished memory we will now have forever.
Isabell Sweeney — Google review
I stayed her as a child in the early 90s and going back was amazing so many happy memories now added too with my own child. The gruffalo trail is amazing my daughter loved every minute spent here as did I. Enchanting for both adults and kids
C MCV — Google review
Really disappointed in the Easter experience. 3 of the "fairytales" hadn't arrived in the time that we were there (11am Saturday). The train ride was laughable considering the options of routes/scenery the grounds have to offer.
The only saving grace were the animals and fairy walk
Cafe - disappointing.
Amy Farrell — Google review
It's a beautiful place "in the making" but unfortunately lacks inspiration. Signage is very dated/hard to read, cafe/house only opens weekends but admission price still the same, this is going to be an amazing tourist attraction and doesn't need much attention to get it noticed but it needs just basic few touches like the signage to uplift it a little. Even the barriers on entry were unloved with no clear guidance on what/where to go. Love this place but please just do something to attract at the driveway entrance/signage. Look forward to visiting again.
M G — Google review
A great walk for the kids. We’ve been several times! Remember to pack a picnic, snacks and a blanket and you’ll be sorted!! A coffee and ice cream van were also on site this time which were a real treat for all of us.
Paudge Gibson — Google review
We visited the Halloween program with small kids. It was a great experience for the whole family! The staff was super, making the visit really memorable.
Unfortunately the pumpkin patch got soaked in the continuous rain of the previous few days, but kneading mud is some of the best fun with little ones - we just all needed our wellies. Plus we also received a reminder about proper footwear the day before.
After the event, we stayed for a walk, playground visit, and getting to know the animals on the grounds. There's plenty to do for a family, including picnic areas, toilets, and a cafe. It's really worth visiting for a full day.
Erzsébet Szilágyi — Google review
Put on your wellies, take a walk around the grounds and bring a picnic. I was pleasantly surprised at the animals there. The kids loved the playground. We didn't stay and paid 5 euro at the gate for entry.
Anthony Connaughton — Google review
Beautiful, recommend for nature walks. Animals were also cute
Flextape lover3110 — Google review
We paid €8 per adult to get in which was quite expensive for what we got. We went for a nice walk around the wood but lots of the sculptures were damaged or had fallen over and the fairy trail was a bit disappointing. You had to pay extra to do the fairytale trail and train which was where the live characters were.
B “Wild'n'free” Wild — Google review
Lovely grounds, kids loved the fairy walk. Would have liked to visit the house but wasn't open when we were there. Very quiet for holiday season.
colleen Booth — Google review
Very nice place to spend whole day with family! We attended tour around the house which was very interesting! Great playground for kids and amazing fairy forest!
Khrystyna Surkova — Google review
This has been a great spot for a family walk. Our 2 year old loved the gruffalo walk and the park afterwards. Unfortunately the cafe and house was closed but we still had a great day out
Sean Trainor — Google review
Went for a walk around the gardens, forest, and trails. All were beautiful, and there was lots of fun had on a monster hunt with my son.
Got to see the animals too..
The beach at Barafundle Bay is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and fishing. It's backed by sand dunes and pine trees, and has a steep climb to get there. The bay is dog-friendly, but there are no facilities or lifeguards at the beach.
At one point voted as one of the Top Ten beaches in the world. I think that’s maybe been reduced to Top Ten in UK, which is still a statement. An absolutely stunning place. Parking is easy and ample. You can pay by app or cash. Getting to the Beach is easy via google. Google will however tell you it’s a 2.5 hour walk to the beach. It’s not!!! It’s 1/2 mile. (20 minutes ish)
Once you park, there are public toilets and it’s sign posted very well too.
The first attraction you come to is Stackpole Quays. A tranquil area. Picturesque and calm. A great place to sit and have a pic-nic. Signs then direct you to Barafundle Bay Beach. There are quite a few steps, for those elderly and infirm or with pushchairs, just to consider.
Once you walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path, the views are breathtaking and you eventually reach the beach. 100% highly recommended. When you reach the beach there are another set of steps. Quite a lot and quite steep again. But, well worth the trip. Absolutely stunning! 🏝
Trehan — Google review
Lovely beach in a bay. Took a while to get there as we walked from freshwater east. It's about hour and a half walk from there with steep hills along the way.
The beach is lovely golden sands, with rock faces at either end , managed to see some shrimp, a crab and anemone in the rockpools along with a couple of large caves. Well worth a visit if you can get there. Would have gone for a swim but didn't bring our trunks.
Jason Lee — Google review
Our first visit to this remote beautiful beach. Thankfully I packed some food and water. From the carpark which you have to pay for, walk past the cafe and toilets and up the steps (see pic 1) from here you'll cross a cliff top grassy walk (just walk straight forward) until you come to the doorway and stairs which lead down to Barafundle beach. I've attached pictures of the route for reference. We walked and carried our 3yr old. The views to the beach are spectacular, the wind when we went was extremely strong which made the walk that much more interesting 😀. Some lovely dunes and walks in all directions to explore for hours of fun. Pack a picnic and some hydration an enjoy a beautiful day x
Lindsay Kitching — Google review
Beautiful and calm beach. Amazing views. Sand only, no annoying pebbles. Quite, not overcrowded. I was just looking into the reoccurring waves and listening to their soothing sounds. People there are very friendly and welcoming. You should do the walks/hikes. There are two routes; a 2hr route and a 4hr route. Both will bring you back to the car park at the Quay. Parking is expensive but worth every penny. Take water bottles and little snakes. We loved the experience.
Abdul Alim — Google review
Lovely clean beach ideal for swimming sunbathing waters ports chilling. We walked through while doing the coastal walk. Didnt like climbing the steps up though on a hot 🔥 day. Lovely outstanding views all around.
DAZ Ashton — Google review
It is worth the 20min walk along cliffs with stunning views. The beach is hidden in a bay, lovely. Beautiful forest walk on the other side of the beach to more cliffs with magnificent views. There is also a small Harbour to explore. Interesting rock formations.
Christel — Google review
Barafundle Beach is absolutely beautiful ...and sandy.
You could be anywhere in the world....
But it does apparently get very, very busy in season. During lockdown it suffered dreadfully from masses of people leaving masses of litter....very sad.
We parked in the National Trust carpark at Stackpole Quay where there is a really nice cafe inside a walled area with fresh ice creams also available. From there we walked up and along the top of the cliffs for about a mile until Barafundle beach appeared before us. It is something to behold the first time you see it. Steps lead down to the beach, but although there are a lot of them the slope is fairly gentle and the steps wide.
It is possible to continue to walk further along the coast, but there is not a car ark nearby that does not involve a walk.
Linda Haylock — Google review
Amazing place to spend time. The sand beach is 15-20mins walk. The rocky part of the beach is only 2 minutes walk. Great parking spaces.
Saneesh George — Google review
This has to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Pembrokeshire. To get here, you need to start from the National Trust parking area at Stackpole Quay. Head along the marked path past the cafe and toilets there, then follow it right and up the steps leading to the open headland. It's just under half a mile trek in total to reach Barafundle Bay. You can reach here by heading from Broad Haven South Sands, but it would be a much longer walk.
There's stunning views of the coastline as you approach the top of the bay with it's stone steps leading down to the beach. There's more than enough room to relax on the broad sands or swim in the crystal clear sea. If you look over to the far end of the bay, you'll see the arches of Lattice Windows along the tip of Stackpole Head. There are a number of paths leading off the beach, one of which leads to the promontory past the arches.
I highly recommend the walk to Barafundle Bay for a full day out on this lovely secluded beach.
David Booth — Google review
Best Beach in the Wales. Calm and quiet…. Nice place to spend time with your loved ones.
Shubhendu Mankotia — Google review
Fantastic beach! We did a nine hour return drive for it. The beach is natural Trust land, so there are many other things to do other than the beach.
No facilities at the beach itself means its a 20 minute walk from the car park, although there are facilities for food and drink at the car park.
Unfortunately people with mobility issues would find visiting the beach difficult as there is no wheelchair access to the beach.
Also check for the tide times before you travel!
Bertil Boyles — Google review
Excellent beauty spot, and stunning beach location. Access via a short 20 minute walk from Stackpole Quay. Steps up to the cliff top walk to the beach, and down to get there, so bear this in mind if carrying beach equipment.
No facilities at the beach, but a great location, and not too busy.
Rich C — Google review
A lovely beach under a kilometre walk from the national trust car park. Not suitable for pushchairs as you have to walk down a long set of steps.
The beach is sheltered on each side by some cliffs, the sand is soft and not pebbly. A perfect sheltered cove for family's.
Please take your rubbish home with you and stop putting dog poo in bags and hanging it off trees.
Chilli_Smoke — Google review
Beautiful beach! Took about 15/20 mins to get there from stackpole quay carpark. Please take change for parking. Lovely café and very helpful friendly staff. Lots of picnic benches at the quay. Narrow roads on way down to car park. Incredible seas and sands and fairly easy walk. Highly recommend!
Victoria T — Google review
Well worth the 20min walk across the field and many concrete steps down to the beach. It’s a beautiful sandy beach (no shops, no services nearby) turquoise waters and lots of rocks pools to discover in low tide. There are toilets, shops & picnic area near the car park, so good for families.
De Mo — Google review
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Stackpole, Pembroke SA71 5LS, United Kingdom
Traeth Mwnt is a charming and picturesque beach situated in the National Trust-owned land. It features a rectangular strip of sand, flanked by towering cliffs, and overlooked by the dome-shaped Foel y Mwnt headland. This well-maintained beach offers several amenities including lifeguard services, beach cafes, and toilets.
This place is great a must if you're nearby. You can spend all day there. Sun and sea galore. Toilets shop attended parking what more could you ask for. Thanks National Trust. My £4 parking fee was money well spent.
Yassar Taj — Google review
Stunning headland and beach.. beautiful ancient church as well.. compliments one of the most superb ..spectacular ocean views..in my opinion..in the world. Visited in hail storm 4 December 2021. A lifelong memory...
Graeme Archer — Google review
Lovely but small beach. Steps down to the beach weren't as step as expected and were fairly easy to navigate down and up. Plenty of coastal paths to explore with some great views. Toilets and small cafe on site.
Sarah Rowe — Google review
Just visit, don't hesitate. The best beach I've visited in Britain, simply stunning! Me and my young family has an excellent afternoon here and we'd certainly visit again in the future.
Parking, toilets, food and drinks are available. The beach is accessed down 100+ steps so please bare this in mind.
Jack Bradbury — Google review
Lovely beach with a mound to scale and a historic church, great views including plenty of wildlife, you may even see a dolphin or a seal. Cafe has had a refurb and is really good, walk to the beach is a few mins down so good steps and is National Park run so you'll have to pay if not a member
Joseph Bryant — Google review
Such a beautiful beach! Not much in the way of rock pooling, so I'd avoid buying anything specifically to use just for catching things here. Coffee was amazing in the cafe, toilets here too and the car park was only £4 all day!
Adam Miller — Google review
One of the best beaches in the UK, with a lovely waterfall. Good beach to play sports on and build Sandcastles. With clean water to go for a paddle In and hills blocking the intense wind.I highly recommend it for families and friends, going near the place for a few nights.
iHarveyMan — Google review
Can't believe I haven't written a review for Mwnt yet, but here goes. It's one of the best beaches in West Wales - certainly in Ceredigion. The sand is almost elevated here, and you step down into the water. Pretty quickly, you're submerged, not like other beaches where you have to wade out for miles before you can swim. This is great, as it means you can go for a proper, good swim and still be really close to the shore and the sand, but watch out for babies and kids playing for the same reason. View from the engulfing cliffs are also spectacular. From the far side you can look out and over towards Cardigan island and on with weeks like we've been having recently, which have been super sunny, there's no better place on earth. There's even good dolphin spotting here, and they've been very active this late June. Wonderful little cove, and a hidden gem amongst many dotted around the magnificent Welsh coastline.
A few things to note, there is a steep decent down the steps to get to it, and it's unfortunately not for everyone. There are 142 steps in all to get down to the beach. Secondly, the app you might use for parking in West Wales - PayByPhone - does not work here, due to no phone signal in the car park. That's the one with the little church, Eglwys y Grog, in the background. You need to bring change, as well as money for the small shop at the summit of the steps. Just in case, like.
Thom James — Google review
A friend recommended this place towards the end of our holiday in Wales and what a surprise it was what he told me about the beach didn't do it justice. We arrived there early my wife and mother in law stayed at the cafe at the top whilst me and our daughter went down to the beach we spent 2 hours in the bay and when we had finished we climbed up the hill and the view was outstanding and the little church just made the place so beautiful. Definitely going back again if we visit that part of Wales again
Ivor richards — Google review
Been here year on year for 35 years and never ceaes to amaze. Situated on the Welsh coastal path, this sheltered beach doesn't get too crowded. You can often see dolphins here and the huge waves are great for surfers. There are 128 steps to the beach so not for wheelchair users. A cafe at the top offers good value hot and cold drinks and snacks. Don't forget to check out the little Chapel too.
Gareth Clarke — Google review
Absolutely beautiful. The church is lovely to visit. Small shop and toilets on way down to beach. A delight!
L HH — Google review
Welsh beauty like from a fairytale book. A small beach surrounded by cliffs and a hill. One of the places for constant returns. The perfect place for a few days escape from cities and towns for the whole family. A paradise for a dog!
Lukasz Taborski — Google review
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Rhossili Bay
Bay
Outdoor Activities
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Bay along coastal village known for its natural beauty with sand dunes & prehistoric remains.
Amazing place best view for sunset and mind blowing sunflower garden farm🥰
DhavaL Kasavala — Google review
The prettiest walk down from the national trust car park, some areas are steep, but the steps help. The beach itself is very clean, beautiful, and dog friendly. You can see works head from the beach. The walk back up will get you panting but so worth it.
Helen White — Google review
Really lovely beach and some funky sunflowers. Lots to explore
Evelina Sinkeviciute — Google review
Absolutely stunning beach! It's a bit of a steep walk down to the beach and back up but definitely worth it if you can. Gorgeous views from the coastal path at the top too. The beach is so big it didn't seem busy. Plenty of parking when we went too in the National Trust car park. Drive to it was a lot of single track roads, not fun but again worth it!
Karla Bennett — Google review
the beautiful location and the view is a dream. parking is very cheap.
Corina Miron — Google review
One of the most clean and beautiful sandy beaches in the UK. Lovely walks around the cliff with picturesque scenes.
Shahid Lone — Google review
Beautiful beach, tons of shells washed up on the shore, just beautiful. Nice long stretch of beach you can walk along. It is very flat but the walk down to the beach is a steep incline. There is a bench half way to rest on half way. You can see worms head from the beach which you can access from the top of the bay and walk over the top of the cliff. There is a car park at the top which you can park in with decent prices, £3 I believe but national trust members have it free. Great day out!
Laura James — Google review
Absolutely stunning place - one of my favourite spots in Wales. Beautiful, massive beach, clean sea, lots of parking spaces (£6 per day). The only downside is to get there as the roads are extremely narrow at time and 2 cars won't be able to fit in next to one another, other than that it's just perfect for a sunny day out 😊 Also I would mention if you visit this place with someone who struggles with walking uphill/downhill I wouldn't recommend to go down the beach as you have to walk up/down a steep hill to get there.
Monika Śmigiel — Google review
Absolutely disgusting....! Number 1 Old Coastguard House, Rhossili SA3 1PL
(unfortunately the lowest amount of stars for a google review is one, I would rather have given none)
I had an extremely disappointing experience at Number 1 Old Coastguard House in Rhossili, SA3 1PL, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts to help others avoid similar issues.
First and foremost, the property is grossly misrepresented in the online advert. The images do not accurately reflect the actual condition and standard of accommodation. When we arrived, we were immediately confronted with a commercial bin stored on the driveway, which severely limited parking and was constantly accessed by the neighbouring café (The Lookout Rhossili). This contradicted the information in the advert, which promised space for two cars on the drive.
Upon entering the property, we were hit with a combination of unpleasant odours, a mix of grease from the neighbouring café and musty, damp, and wet dog smells. The kitchen was a disaster, with leftover food on the worktops and a pervasive film of grease everywhere. We spent two hours cleaning before we could even think about unpacking.
Our kitchen woes continued when we discovered that the oven door came off in our hands, the fridge leaked all over the floor, and only one side of the toaster worked. After a thorough cleaning, we were finally able to explore the rest of the property.
The problems didn't end there. The shower in the ensuite didn't work properly, and when it did, it flooded the floor, causing one of our group to slip. The ensuite door also had issues, as it wouldn't open from the inside. The overall condition of the property was appalling, with cracked walls, peeling paint due to dampness, and carpets that were meant to be grey but appeared dark brown due to neglect.
To make matters worse, the landline in the property constantly rang with incoming calls, one of which we answered and discovered it was a booking confirmation for the owners. When we reached out to the host with our concerns, they proved to be unhelpful and unsympathetic.
After reading the guestbook and online reviews, I have serious doubts about the authenticity of these positive comments, as they do not align with our horrendous experience.
In conclusion, I cannot in good conscience recommend this property or its host. There is a lovely house next door that appears to be in stark contrast to the deplorable conditions of Number 1 Old Coastguard House. Save yourself the disappointment and explore other options in the area.
Lee Cavanagh — Google review
Came here on a rather wet and cloudy day. The parking was fair, £3.00 for 2 hours. There was a steepish walk down to the beach but nothing too bad. The beach itself was stunning, clear golden sand and plenty of things washed up on the beach to see....we saw starfish and plenty of crabs, and lots and lots of shell's.. it's a lovely walk along the beach, over all one of the best beaches we've been on in the UK..
Matthew Pearce — Google review
Great for walks, picnics, horse riding, body boarding, fishing, running, paragliding , hanggliding, a large clean beach when the tides out with some nice hills. Good selection of cafes.
The BIG Sheep is a family-friendly amusement park in North Devon that offers rides, an indoor playground, and animals galore.
Always a great day out with so much to see and do for children and adults. The staff are fantastic, helpful and friendly. The animals are beautiful especially the lambs, pigs, goats, puppys ....
Tractor ride is a must, ( the driver's jokes are very good).
Put a day in your diary; you will love it.
Geoff Ansell — Google review
Lovely day out, went on the last Saturday of half term, thought ticket prices were a little expensive for what's there. But enjoyed feeding lambs and seeing all the different sheep. Soft play was pretty good, limited table space though. There are rides available, but we didn't use them, so I'm unsure if they are an additional cost or not. We paid extra for a pumpkin (£2 - which was reasonable compared to other pumpkin picking places), and the pumpkin activity tent was nice. Its a shame my toddler was more interested in puddle jumping and leaf throwing rather than anything else there 🤦🏼♀️🙈. Gift shop has some quite reasonably priced products.
Char — Google review
Really good day out for the family. We went with our 1 year old and they had a fab time getting up close and personal to the animals. Lots of wash stations around for when you have touched or fed the animals.
We felt the park need a few more signs at the enterance area to know where everything is especially with a buggy.
Staff friendly and entertaining in the shows. The jokes and banter just made the shows even better. Some parts could be more interactive for the younger children but they were short and sweet so you didn't get bored.
Gutted the animal safari wasn't open today but apparently they are renovating that area, so it's good to hear they are improving things. On that note some areas need a new lick of paint.
Cracking soft play area for kids and adults!! Lots of variation but beware adults that you don't get stuck in the under 3ft area. There aren't many exits and areas are low.
Cafe had a range of drinks and cakes. Slightly overpriced good but super tasty hot chocolate.
J WE — Google review
More than just sheep! Great day out. With lots to see and do my grandchildren and me loved this place. The live shows were well ran by Zoe who was entertaining and informative .
Lunch was very good Cornish pasties.
The sheep racing was a real fun way to finish entertainment.
David Wheeler — Google review
Lovely day out with the family. The kids absolutely loved it. We visited during our short stay in Devon.
The sheep show was entertaining even for the adults.. the kids got to feed the lamb for a few seconds as there were so many children who wanted a go. The train ride which is around 5 mins long is good but the place is a little rundown which was evident on the train ride. Could do with a tidy up. No tractor rides when we visited in feb but the kids enjoyed the soft play indoors. Food ok priced. A bit expensive for what it is. My two month old had to pay £1 which I think it’s not fair as she was asleep in the carrier the whole time. Maybe start charging from 9 months onwards?
Betsabe Wedderburn — Google review
Was presently surprised by this place! - great value for money, and once in food, drink and even the shop are all reasonably priced!
Staff are very helpful... your overwhelmed by sheep at the end of the day though!
- dog kennels are provided! - we used them, although they're very basic, they certain do the job, and it's much better than leaving her in a tent/ caravan whilst on holiday! ...... more places should offer this service.
kyle chapman — Google review
We went as had a voucher for a percentage off and I'm glad we did as I would have been disappointed paying full price. We walked straight in and then went where we thought the main stage was and where to go after following everyone else. We ended up in a new tots outdoor bit, which was really nice but a bit of a confusing place to find ourselves. It's not very clear where anything is and we thought we was possibly not still on site as we walked past the bottom of the roller coaster and the path was gravel and weeds etc. It's difficult to push the pram up there. We ended up asking a member of staff who was the only one we saw when we was up at the tot area and they mentioned the new maps are not very clear. But we had to go back to where we came through and go between the toilets. There is no signs anywhere to explain this and we stopped several groups of people venturing up to where was was to let them know. Once we got into the pain part of the park it was alright. In the main show area we fed the lambs and watched the ducks get guided by the sheepdog. Chris the staff member was fantastic for both and so was Jess the dog. It was rather quiet when we visited but can imagine it would be difficult to get on anything when it's busy season. The indoor soft play was good, but only a very small area for toddlers. We went on both the train and tractor ride..both not really worth it but the staff were pleasant for both. The train ride goes around the park and you see different nursery ryhme characters but they all need some TLC. The tractor ride you go off up to the fields and back down again but the only animals you really see are the pigs, some donkeys and goats. Feels like again you could do more. It's a shame as it could just do with some small improvements and I would probably go back, but I wouldn't bother unless I had a money of voucher again to be honest.
Suzanne Mulligan — Google review
As always a lovely visit to The Big Sheep. We were lucky to see a sheep in lambing and see the farmers support a Ewe during birth and difficulties she was having during a tricky labour. So lucky to hold the 8 week old puppies, 3 day old chick's and a baby Goat.
Lots to see and do and all included in the entry price.
Reasonably priced gift shop and the brewery is interesting too.
We have visited so many times and will always come back.
Donna Griffin — Google review
Great recommendation by one of the locals to visit the Big Sheep with the family. Awesome if your kids are below 12 years of age and our looking to learn about animals, enjoy the rides, play in the soft play area and have a great day.
With 3 kids under 7 years of age, this was a fantastic outing. The sheep pen was fun watching all the different sheep types and their novelties. Followed by the ducks being hustled across gates and into their pond (fun tricks).
Plenty of open space, with trampolines and free play outdoor area for the kids. The soft play was neat and clean too - good variety to keep the kids occupied.
The Swan boating/paddling was fun too, a must do with the kids. There are some semi-adult rides with the large roller coaster and swings too.
Finally the sheep racing was great fun and excitement.
A great day out overall, will definitely recommend!!!
Neil Dsouza — Google review
Lovely place for children and adults alike. Lots to do including feeding lambs. Sheep jockey racing. Tractor rides and train ride around site. Lots of sheep. Cows and ducks and llamas to look at inside a nice open barn. Plenty of places to eat.
Shirley Sheppard — Google review
A brilliant place to visit with a variety of things to do, from animal shows (ducks, sheep), fairground rides and rollercoaster, plenty of things to play on and see. A great soft play for the kids with some giant slides and ball pools etc. The much hyped sheep race at the end of the day is fun if over a bit quick. Overall a great day out with a lot to keep everyone in the family entertained.
Richard Whillock — Google review
Fabulous day out for nanny. mum and 3 grandkids. So much to do and see. Lots if wonderful rides. Animals. We all loved the sheep shearing and the interaction between the staff and guests was warming. Our grandson is so looking forward to next visit.
Zoe Guilar — Google review
Fun family day out - plenty to do and see to keep the kids entertained (7 & 11).
The eldest is probably close to being too old for most of the activities - worth bearing in mind if you are planning a visit.
4 stars because the indoor play area with the drop slides is the main attractions - there isn’t that many rides and it isn’t always obvious navigating your way round.
Bryn Davies — Google review
This is a great day out for younger children with the rollercoaster to add a little spice for the grown ups and older ones. Plenty to keep them busy all day long with excellent live animal shows, which were quite funny too. Plenty of picnic tables around the place, so easy if you want to bring your own food. For me the food offer could be better as I'm dairy free but I realise it's hard to cater for everyone's foibles and the decaf coffee was OK and oat milk too.
We'll be back with the other set of grandchildren before too long.
Great value.
jerry stampfer — Google review
We had a brilliant time at October half term. We pre-booked using Tesco vouchers and arrived for10am so no queue.
The kids loved it all : the rides which they could all go on, the shows which were very entertaining, the indoor play area and the animals.
We had six hours of great fun and it wasn't too busy - no queues and loads of well published things to do.
A super day out for all the family :)
Daphne Partridge — Google review
We visited The Big Sheep with our 4 year son whilst on holiday in the area for Easter. It was still term time in the area, so some of the attractions here were not open, but it was a toddler takeover day, and our son loved it!
We were also really lucky to see a lot of baby animals in the barn and bottle feed a lamb.
The staff were all friendly and the craft activities etc set up for the little ones were lovely. We had a lovely time as a family. The only downfall was that it closed early at 2pm.
It's cheaper to book online, but you can pay when you get there.
Sara Anne — Google review
Had a great time here with our toddler! The sheep show and duck race were very entertaining, plenty of activites to do to occupy for a good few hours, the farm animal petting area or soft play area with big slides (indoors), we're both great, we even saw some brand new lambs being born! various outdoor bits too! World famous? Not so sure about that, but it's definitely well worth a visit for an afternoon!
Mike McGreal — Google review
Great family day out 👍 plenty of parking. Arrived at opening time and no queues. The Duck Trails were very good indeed and very funny. Visited during half term and got to carve out our own Pumpkin for free ( book tickets online). If you're staying at Bideford Bay Parkdean wait to check in and they will give you a flyer for money, which is a bonus. The soft play area is good for Children and a nice area for adults to sit and have a coffee. Reasonable price for food and drinks. Plenty of activities for children (the tractor ride was great) and feeding the lambs was a highlight. Spent a good 5 hours here and could have stayed longer. Staff very friendly and chatty 🙂 Buy some food for the animals (it's only £2.00) and get to feed lots of different animals 🙂
Nina Goodwin — Google review
We all Loved The Big Sheep!! We visited as a large group of 13 aged from 2 -70. There is loads to do here. A fantastic selection of farm animals to see and pet/feed, A rollercoaster, laser tag, swan boats, bounce bags, softplay, a family train ride and great animal shows throughout the day. The animal show make the day. Gives you something to plan your day around and they are great. There isa sheep show, teaching you about all the many types of sheep. There is a duck heading show and the main event is the sheep racing!! Even a small brewery and gin distillery!! Food is reasonable priced for a theme park. A great day out and would highly recommend visiting!!
tom hunt — Google review
Fab day out for our little one.
She loved feeding the sheep and seeing all the animals. We also went on the tractor ride and it was so Soothing she fell asleep! The soft play is big enough that your not all on top of each other and there was plenty to do for the different age ranges. Great day out, reasonably priced with plenty of parking.
Tanya Morton — Google review
Lovely family day out, and the baby sensory room is just lovely. Food was inexpensive compared to other attractions. We got to see a sheep giving birth. Loved the animals, and the indoor play area makes it an all-weather attraction. Staff ate lovely and very knowledgeable.
Amber Jones — Google review
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Woolacombe Beach is a long, sandy beach located in North Devon. It's known for its surfing waves and expansive views, as well as its dog-friendly policies in the summer. The beach is also popular with kitesurfers and surfers due to its consistent waves and breaks.
Fantastic sandy beach which is a surfers paradise. There's an added bonus of beach tent hire as well as beach hut hire. These are ideal if you're wanting to spend the day at the beach and will be in and out of the sea. There are surf lessons available, aswell as surf board and wetsuit hire. Dogs are allowed off the lead on half of the beach, which is actually the nicer area as it tends to be a bit quieter. Fab day out and a gorgeous beach
KLD84 — Google review
One of the countries best beaches - but it gets full, if your prepared to walk a ways you can find space and enjoy this two mile beach. The car park is six pounds per day so you can arrive when ever you want. The sand dunes at the back of the beach look spectacular. The Eid off the sea can be cold
Graham Short — Google review
Such a big beach and lovely to walk along or sit down to relax. Part of the beach is dog friendly and the other half is not so all are welcome. There is a cafe down there also if you want a bite to eat. The only thing is that the parking everywhere is a bit of a rip off ranging from £5-10 depending on the time of day for whatever duration you choose to stay, even if for an hour or 2. Overall would visit here though if you haven't.
Holly O'Sullivan — Google review
Great day out great venue, been coming with the children for over twenty years. Now children all grown up they still come with use. Great place to walk the dogs. Great venues locally for food plenty to choose from. Plenty of parking as well.
Andy Outten — Google review
A lovely beach. Smooth sand and clean water. Good amenities close by and a nice place to spend the day.
Julian Purchase — Google review
A beautiful beach very calm excellent sand dunes lots of people enjoying the waves surfing and using body boards. Great views and fresh sea air very tidy beach well worth a visit. Excellent for a little exploring in the sand dunes for kids.
Garden Yard Gainz (Boom) — Google review
Fantastic beach great for all the family once you get past the first 100m of crowds. We'll worth parking on marine drive and enjoy the cafe.
Simon Bond — Google review
Gorgeous beach. Feels like you are abroad! Massive and has a grass bank to sit on. Great day out with friends. Have plenty of food places for chips and icecream. The toilets/ changing rooms are clean and kept to a high standard
casey parks — Google review
This is a lovely sandy beach you could spend a day here it has sand dunes walkes but so peaceful miles of sand
Gillian Clarke — Google review
Beautiful beach! Very clean and tidy and dog friendly too.
We interesting display by the car park telling you all about the history of the area in the last 200 years.
Jason Owen — Google review
The most amazing beach. We were so lucky to catch such a beautiful sunset on the beach one night too, which I will remember for a life time.
The beach is clean and has facilities near by. Large car park and the beach is so large it never gets too over crowded.
A must visit!
Georgina Bone — Google review
Wonderful clean, sandy beach with dedicated dog areas. The dogs loved it and do did we... So much so we visited twice during our week in the area
Michelle Dugard — Google review
One of the best beaches I've ever been too. Extremely clean and very very big. A great walk is from one end to another and end with a good lunch at either end.
Lifeguards great as always and water very clean. No litter visible
Olly Stump — Google review
Calm and clean sandy beach. Pet friendly. Easy access from parking. And one of the best place to see the sunset, make sure to take beach rug/mat or chairs (and some wine too if you wanna make it more memorable and romantic😍) There is a nice pizza takeaway in the parking too.
viral mac — Google review
It's a great beach for all sorts of outdoor activities. Parking is the issue during busier times, but there is plenty of room on the sand.
Lazarus — Google review
Stunning, clean, flat long stretch of sandy beach in beautiful north Devon. Perfect for running or walking the dog as there are compact bits, kids swam on a particular hot day. It's great for paddle boarding. Seen two life guards vehicle on beach.
There are plenty of car or caravan parking spaces available in front of beach. Remember it's not free parking lol. Over all one of the great beach I have been to.
AJMAL KAZMI — Google review
Great beach split into dog and no dog sides ,
Food stalls and bins on the beach life guards
Very clean can get very busy but there is plenty of space parking available on the road and carpark at 10 for all-day or 5 for after 4pm
Troy Bailey — Google review
One of the best beaches around uk for relaxing and surfing. You cannot go wrong with this place. Very very busy in high season but definately worth trying. Lifeguards are on duty on both sides of the beach which is divided for dog friendly or not. Plenty of car parking spaces within very short walking distance. Surfing equipment avalible, as well as ice cream coffees and quick snacks.toilets are avalible free of charge on each side of the main entrance.
Michal Sawa — Google review
Fabulous beach. Surfing, lifeguards attentive and vigilant. Toilets, litter bins in various spots along the beach. Food options. Clearly signed areas for: emergency access, dog free areas, dog on lead, off lead and surfing zones. A great day out.
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I'll never travel to Cardiff without this trip planner again
The picturesque Gower peninsula, located west of Swansea, is a popular destination for birdwatchers, sun-seekers and surfers. It was the first area in Britain to receive the designation of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty due to its unspoiled landscapes, lengthy beaches and breathtaking views. With minimal visible industry except for local farms and few shops available, it is an ideal place for those seeking relaxation and tranquility.
Beautiful area. Lovely walk around the lake and the cafe was a perfect stop off at the end for a well deserved lunch
Sarah McAvoy — Google review
Refreshment ifs very much important to your life to reduce stress, depressions. It increase you productivity and also your visualisation how you judge or think the world. If you wanna gain knowledge you have to travel. Travel is not wasting money it’s a way of learn your life. Before your death you should go there and leave your footprint there.Specially summer time is the best time for travel Gower.
MD Rakibul Hasan — Google review
An area of natural beauty and rightly so. If you enjoy scenic views long beaches and walking you’ll love Gower, it’s an untouched gem. Very few shops, no visible industry apart from farms, it’s certainly a place suited to those wishing to relax and unwind.
The roads are very narrow, there are very few paths, it’s a place where you’ll need to drive carefully and with respect of what might be round the next corner.
Richard A'Court — Google review
Beautiful coastal walks.
Roland Bulkyn-Rackowe — Google review
A beautiful place.. must visit with kids. Go to three cliffs bay and Rochilles bay for sure. These are a little bit of a walk to get to. Something to keep in mind for older people and people with younger kids . There are a lot of other beaches too which you can drive down to . Do try out Joe's ice cream and Papi's pizza.
Namritha sen gupta — Google review
An excellent part of Wales, fantastic beaches, superb wildlife, draw dropping views, tranquil hiking, quint towns and villages. Truly one of the best areas of Wales and the UK.
mark shakeshaft — Google review
I've lived in West Wales for 30 years and had never been to the Gower! I finally met a friend in Swansea and we drove to Bishopston and walked through the wood to Pwll Du beach, alongside the coast to Brandy Cove and then back to Bishopston. Afterwards we drove to Caswell Bay. I was just speechless how breathtakingly beautiful the area was and am planning a lot of trips to different parts of the Gower next year.
Ulrike Stanley — Google review
I love the Gower. It of course is well known for it's beautiful beaches, each stunning and different. However, there are a number of lovely walks to be done, both inland and coastal. What is really nice is that the peninsula is reasonably unspoilt by over commercialisation. There are some lovely villages a number of top rated pubs, most serving excellent food and a I love the local beers brewed by the Gower brewery.
chappy nippish — Google review
This is a Fantastic place, shouldn't miss if around. I have been there many times and every time it has over whelmed me with great pleasure. Different seasons at different time it has various looks. It is a great place to take pictures as well.
Dr Uma Ema — Google review
Gower representation in the media: Mumbles set the scene for a six-part drama Ennals Point featuring Welsh actor Philip Madoc. The series focused on the local lifeboat crew (1982); The Susan Howatch novel The Wheel of Fortune is primarily set in and near the Gower Peninsula, which plays an important part in the plot of the novel (1984); The film, Gower Boy, by artist Gee Vaucher and musician Huw Warren—a gentle, contemplative exploration of the Gower Peninsula in Wales—debuted at the 14th Raindance Film Festival (2006); Rhossili and Worm's Head feature in the Doctor Who episode New Earth (2006); Rhossili Bay beach has been the location for the Lloyds Banking Group adverts featuring the iconic black horse galloping along the miles of sandy beach; A fictional village in 1918, near The Worm's Head, is the location of a Charles Todd atmospheric mystery novel, "A Forgotten Place" (2018).
The Vale of Rheidol Railway is a 12-mile long railway that dates back to the Edwardian era. It offers first-class carriages and an audio tour, taking passengers through hillside woodlands. This is a highly recommended experience for visitors in the area. Passengers can also extend their journey by hiking and trailing in the Devil's Bridge area, with two trails available - a 16-minute trail for train passengers and a more difficult 45-minute trail.
Amazing experience through the heritage railway journey. This is one of the must have on the list to experience when you are in this area. If train is less crowded then you get option to extend the time to hike and trail in the Devil's Bridge area. There are two trails which can be taken, one for train passengers who can take 16 mins of trail. Other is 45 min trail which is difficult to do in 1 hour time given to tourists/passengers. As train was less crowded we were given option to return back through other train (the last service). So talk to the ticket agent at counter. They will help and guide accordingly.
Bhushan Vartak — Google review
Lovely trip on a steam train to Devils Bridge. Depending on times you can have a few hours at Devils Bridge to visit the falls etc. Or if you don't fancy driving to Aberystwyth go from Devils Bridge, again check times. The train has a 1st class carriage and open and closed carriages. The journey takes about an hour and you meander along a line take has some excellent scenery. I went with my 9yr and 11yr old they both enjoyed it as I did. There is a nice coffee shop/cafe in Devils Bridge where you can chill before your journey back. You can also get to drive a steam train but I don't have much information on that. But a nice day or half day out depending on what you want to do.
Paul McNiffe — Google review
Just amazing. Just the smell of smoke,stream and oil. Open carriages and enclosed. Takes about an hour with short stops and other passing locomotives. Travel through a completely unspoilt range of tree lined mountains, following the Rheidol Valley next to rivers and reservoirs. Stop at Devils Bridge for about an hour which is plenty of time for the short walk below the 3 amazing bridges. A snack at one of the numerous places available and back to the train for the downhill trip back.
Clive Jenkins — Google review
Lovely day out despite rain showers. Beautiful views and lamb antics were hysterical. Special praise to the young man in the museum, very knowledgeable, interesting and charming.
Ann Philcox — Google review
Absolutely astonishing. Me and my partner concluded our trip to west wales with this rail journey in a beautifully restored steam engine and we were in awe of the beautiful scenery we passed through at a leisurely anachronistic pace. This is fun for the entire family undiminished by the weather and which will ignite passions within.
Dominic — Google review
If you like historic recreation and preservation, this is an absolute must!
From start to finish, an entirely wonderful and enjoyable family experience. Authentic guards dress adds to the day, as does the platform decor and even the lavatories have a 'days gone by' look.
Carriages are well preserved and authentic, as proven by the fun, jostling ride they provide.
Every member of the staff are enthusiastic and helpful, in every way, making the journey as enjoyable as possible.
There are stops along the way, if you want to get off and walk parts of the journey, but the best way is to go all the way to Devils Bridge, where the trip terminates and you can get a good look at the engines.
Also at Devils Bridge, is another terrific little railway gift shop, with some smashing stuff for all ages including books, dad's, posters and railway liveried gifts.
Another reason to get to Devils Bridge, is the opportunity to see the Red Kite Centre and the lovely Two Hoots cafe, where you can get some super, homemade cakes etc along with hot and cold drinks.
Colin Benson — Google review
Lovely heritage railway with some really spectacular views. Both major stations have free car parking and toilet facilities. There are gift shops at both stations. There is a cafe at the Devils Bridge end which offers a selection of sandwiches and light meals and also a varied choice of drinks. This is a reasonably priced day and any money made goes to the railway to cover running costs.
Anthony Bourner — Google review
I’ve done this trip about half a dozen times now - it’s about a one-hour trip and a great one for visitors to see some scenery without the hiking or when the weather isn’t the best. - and a great little cafe on the Devil’s Bridge end. The turnaround time makes visiting the Devil’s Falls difficult if you wanted to return on the next train, but there are timetable options depending on the time of year
Ade Jordan — Google review
Great authentic historical steam railway, which winds its way over several miles up to Devil's Bridge. A brilliant day out for kids and adults alike, and an important working example of many general aspects of life in the remote mountains and valleys for well over 100 years.
Rob Leith — Google review
An amazing day out and well worth booking in advance to make sure you get a seat! We have made many trips to Devils Bridge on the railway and have always enjoyed. Amazing scenery and views along the side of the valley. Trains are kept immaculate and the carriage/compartments too.
Staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about the railway and this shows.
No trip to Aberystwyth is complete without it, 10/10 would recommend!!
Chris Harris — Google review
What a fantastic experience.
From the gorgeous station building, and the superb rolling stock and steam locomotives, to the friendly staff- it was outstanding. Then we set off! The views as we climbed up the valley through the trees were nothing short of spectacular.
Refreshments at Devil's Bridge before heading back down. There's not really enough time to do the walk round the falls, so we made a separate trip to cover that. A great day out.
Gary Franks — Google review
Totally ecstatic and thrilling experience. I would suggest this as a must have itinerary to experience the natural beauty. We took the open coaches so beware of small coal particles flying and sitting all over you and protect your eyes.
Swati Gunjan — Google review
Excellent souvenirs and a pleasantly period setting at the station. Train ride was an hour long and the carriages were both enclosed and open. I used both on the trip and would say to be aware that you do get covered with soot in the open carriages and it can get in your eyes. It's all part of the experience. Dog friendly. Only enough time at Devil's Bridge to walk the Punch Bowl route but we had plenty of time to do it AND get a nice coffee and sandwich at the cafe which had some pleasant souvenirs also.
Leon Bateman — Google review
The Aberystwyth station appears brand new, but in the style of the golden years of GWR.
The staff are unbelievably nice and helpful, and the station shop a delight.
The station is worth a visit just to see the toilets.
The train journey is everything you could want from a great little train of Wales.
At the destination of Devils Bridge there are a few nice walks to see the waterfalls etc, and a nice little cafe to refresh yourself.
john jones — Google review
Such a beautiful journey through and above the valley. The journey to devils Bridge was about an hour, the trip back was slightly faster. The views were breathtaking and just amazing. We saw red kites feeding on the ground in the fields, horses, donkeys, sheep (of course) plus lots of remote houses and countless rivers, streams and waterfalls. We chose the open carriage but had lots of soot on us (and in our eyes) on the way to Devils Bridge, but none on the return journey. If I did it again I'd choose the covered carriage on the way to Devils Bridge and the open carriage on the way back for good photos. Definitely worth the money and get on the website and read about the history... fascinating!
Amy Felton — Google review
Great train ride. Sat in open carriage, directly behind engine. Occasional soot in the eyes and face but it is a steam engine. Ride takes about an hour to get to Devils Bridge. Turn around is and hour but you don't have to get the same train back. An hour is enough time to quickly explore Devils Bridge or get some food at the train stop or shop over the road. Sat in the penultimate carriage for the return ride, had a nice view of the engine travelling in reverse pulling the carriages.
Phillip Gasson — Google review
A delightful way to spend a sunny morning/afternoon/day 😎 The staff are friendly, informative and helpful. The gift shops are so clean and tidy. The engines and carriages are beautifully restored and fantastic, especially the 1st class carriage...something for next time perhaps 🤔 And as if that wasn't enough, the scenery is breathtaking 😍 If you're visiting the Aberystwyth area, it's a 'must-do' Finally, something I rarely, if ever, mention, the toilets were spotlessly clean and fresh. The whole experience, from start to finish was an absolute joy 😊
Swansea Cymru — Google review
Wow!! What an experience! Loved every minute of it. Friendly staff, spectacular views, a ride on a steam train and then the main attraction at Devils Bridge which was exhausting but the kids were still full of energy. Would highly recommend if you can manage just under 800 steep steps but if not then I think the the other attraction, the three bridges is an easier trek. (I was too exhausted to even think about it).
Despite its unusual name, Tunnels Beach is a beautiful and peaceful beach resort that is perfect for swimming in a tidal pool and enjoying the views. The beach has finely carved Victorian tunnels connecting it to sheltered bathing areas, a cafe/bar, and even a tidal pool.
Amazing location that mustn't be missed if you enjoy wild swimming! £3 entry is worth the experience. Changing and toilets available. Small coffee/gift shop. Check tide times for the best time to go. Highly recommended
Martin Gallaher — Google review
Great out of the way beach. We only saw the ladies beach, as the men's beach was closed for a wedding.
With half the attraction closed to the public for a private function, the entry fee should be reduced to compensate, or at least inform customers when they pay. Rock pools and waves crashing on the rocks, made a nice day on the beach.
MrFEFZY — Google review
Well maintained. Toilets that double for changing rooms, which is fine. No shower. But none of that is why you're here. You're here for the tidal pool, and it is ace. Brave the temperature and you'll be rewarded with a bracing swim, great view back up the cliffs and out to sea. The pool really is best 3.5 hours after high tide. A bit of history and whimsy.
David Taylor — Google review
This is a wedding photographers dream venue! I love the uniqueness of its setting and how the spaces inside and out provide the perfect backdrop to the ocean. Outside ceremonies are superb! Great team who make sure everything is on point for the day's celebration and couples can arrange to have their preparations in Bath House or the Courtyard apartments. With access to the beach when the tide is out it gets even better in the evening when it is closed to the general public and you have the place all to yourself in the evening, meaning if you do get lucky with the weather it's one of the best golden hour and sunset spots around! Super atmosphere for a party into the evening as well. Can't wait to go back! Here's a few frames from a Springtime wedding.
Simon Biffen Photography — Google review
Had a wedding here- amazing food and venue. Thought it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in the bath house.
The bath house accomdation rooms- we were lucky to have a room with two windows which open to let air in. Many of the other rooms either had no windows or windows opening into the main dining area which was hot. I think I would have had a few sleepless nights being warm if I was in one of those rooms.
The rooms- the noise does travel from the floors to the rooms. The house itself has been decorated beautifully. Good a TV in the room/ shower was great.
Also, perhaps a baby gate for the stairs to hand in the dining room and bath mats.
Lastly, there was no information on recycling. I don't know if North Devon council compost food/what you csn recycle at kerbside but giving the large house and volume of waste it would be good to be able to recycle as much as possible!
Location is great and parking to hand.
Jean Joslyn — Google review
Been to the tunnels beaches a few times and it never disappoints. The water is lovely and there are places to explore around the rocks. Even when it's busy we have always managed to find somewhere nice to sit and relax.
Chris Humphries — Google review
Tunnels Beach is an absolute must-visit on a lovely sunny day! The beach is stunning, and the tunnels add a unique and interesting element to the experience. The water is crystal clear, with pebbly beaches with sun loungers on hand on use. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day at the beach or to explore the rock pools.
Jade Snelling — Google review
Would highly recommend a visit to here … very nice beach and relaxed atmosphere, tickets are about £3-4 per person to enter and this allows you to re-enter all day. There is a small shop there that sells drinks & food halfway through the tunnels and they also rent beach chairs for £2 for a whole day. In general the beach was clean, it was not overcrowded and had a great feel to it. Unfortunately they do not allow dogs onto the beach though so if you have dogs don’t go here!
Daniel Totterdell — Google review
We got married at Tunnels ten years ago and couldn't fault them. We have visited three times since, including a visit for our anniversary yesterday. It's a really lovely site and well priced. The tunnels are interesting and the kids enjoyed playing around the rock pools and beaches. We will definitely return.
Vicky Moore — Google review
The jewel in the crown of Ilfracombe. Beautiful hidden beaches with take away refreshments and toilet facilities. A wonderful, safe tidal pool too. Perfect wedding location.
mick mccann — Google review
This hidden gem built in the 1820’s .. is a series of three tunnels that lead to an 8’ ft sea swimming pool. A £3 entrance fee gets you in for the day. It closes at 6PM so go early and spend the day. A beautiful natural pool looks amazing surrounded by the cliffs
Graham Short — Google review
loved it. I'm definitely going to visit again. Cafe staff lovely, cups of tea & pasty very good. Only be lush if they could dumped 100 ton of golden sand on the beach , as I hate shingle & stones 🤣😁
Suze Forsyth — Google review
Historic, fairly quiet family and beautiful beach in Devon. There is small amount which £3 need to pay to enter into this beach. Cafe, toilets, gift shop and changing rooms are available. Four tunnels add a unique and interesting element to the experience. It's 200 years old beach.
There are pay and display car parks available near to tunnel. Remember it close at 6PM. This is an absolute must visit beach. Highly recommend
AJMAL KAZMI — Google review
Was taken by surprise by this - wasn’t expecting the spectacular views. Cost £12.50 for us (family of 4) to enter.
One of the beaches was closed due to a wedding, however we did enjoy what we did see - it is obviously a popular spot but it wasn’t too overcrowded.
Would recommend beach shoes for children if you do visit as beach is rocky as is the water if they paddle.
Bryn Davies — Google review
The Tunnels. Wow. What a venue! I can’t say that we have been to any other wedding venue with your own private beach!
The location alone is enough to make you interested in The Tunnels but when you get to look around the venue it’s all beautiful. The ceremony space outdoors is great, amazing views to the side and backed with cliffs made it a great space for photography.
We love the multiple levels at this venue. It really allows you to enjoy the views. The reception room for meals and the evening entertainment has huge panoramic windows which, when you have a location like this, is exactly what you want.
The sunset on the evening we were there was gorgeous. Being able to watch it from such a great view while chatting around a fire pit has to be one of the top ways to end your wedding day right?!
We are both huge fans of Devon and love being by the coast. If this sounds like you then you should definitely look at The Tunnels for your venue. The location, venue and staff are all amazing. You won’t be disappointed.
Ivy & Pine — Google review
Didn't know what to expect. But wow, to see all the history and even walk through the history makes you feel like you've gone back in time nearly 200 years. To see the pond slowly reveal itself is amazing. So much to read regarding events and disasters. The old water pump is only just about still standing. It's a great place to go. Buy one of their books about the place too, less than £3 and worth every penny... go you will enjoy it.. Worth the £3.50 to get in.. and the ticket lasts the day so you can go and come back as many times as you like on the day you've paid for...
Tom Phelpstead — Google review
This view is gorgeous , the water is so clear and blue. The staff when going in were very informative and give loads of information about the history. The water was lovely and clear
casey parks — Google review
This was a short but lovely visit, the tide was on its way out, the sea was blue and the bathing pool could be clearly seen.
Julie Argyle — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! When the tide went out the rocks appeared....Great for paddle boarding, snorkeling and swimming. Just be mindful of the rocks if the tide is in. It was fairly quiet on the beach but parking can be somewhat of a nightmare but you will eventually find a space. There is lots to do if you've had enough of the beach. You have the tunnels, arcades, rides etc. Great place to visit 😊👍
Lisa White — Google review
This was one of the best decisions we have ever made, of course after deciding to get married!
Tunnels Beaches itself as a venue is breath-taking. In the wind and rain, as well as the sunshine (all of which we had within an hour!), the views are incredible, the beach is stunning, and the venue itself is comfortable and quaint, with all the modern comforts.
The staff are incredibly accommodating, with special thanks to Anita, Jax, and Naomi, all of whom took the time to listen to our various requests and accommodate everything above and beyond. They were enthusiastic and lovely, and really helped to make our day special, especially accommodating our wish to have the ceremony outside, even when it looked like it would pour with rain!
The food was delicious, and we can wholeheartedly recommend everything we had, ESPECIALLY the freshly barbecued jerk chicken. There is enough variety for everyone, from older folks with more specific tastes to those who will eat anything and everything, and it was difficult to convince ourselves to leave room for cake!
We also had the pleasure of staying in two of the accommodations - Runnymede and Woodlands. These were two very different but incredible buildings, with Runnymede (recently renovated) offering a traditional, wooden feel, although equipped with modern and impressive bathrooms and kitchen, and Woodlands providing a similar, but more sleek and modern design. The rooms themselves are spacious and the beds comfortable, with both kitchens being comprehensive and easy to use.
I can safely say that the higher price is very much justified, and I certainly would say that, if the price is the only thing holding you back, you should absolutely book Tunnels while you can!
The LC Swansea leisure centre in the heart of Swansea City Centre boasts Wales' largest indoor waterpark complete with pools, slides and waves. In addition to the waterpark, there is a gym and spa as well as an indoor climbing wall and sports hall. The facility is open 7 days a week during school holidays with varying opening times and prices which can be found on their website. The staff are friendly and efficient managing to keep the facility clean despite its popularity.
This was a fantastic venue for swimming, with a large entrance area that staff checked me in promptly at! Twisting slides are included and one where you are seated that goes on an up and down journey, hot tub is epic too. Waves machine brings excitement and lazy river was fun, not getting too dragged away!
K. Peake — Google review
Fantastic pool and friendly staff, well managed and clean.
All slides open and very active life guards.
Don't forget your goggles a pair will set you back £20.00
Air dryers for 1 quid for the whole family
And free hair dryers
A great place to take the kids
Matty Austen — Google review
I do like a little bit of water with my chlorine. After we exited the pool, we headed outside to see the view. However, we couldn't, because our eyes were stinging from the notoriously large amounts of chlorine. I counted 5 floating plasters, 3 balls of bodily hair and another 3 in my mouth that I could physically not get out. The changing rooms were absolutely, completely, stunningly, utterly revolting. Our relatives were silently gagging at the horrors that were the changing cubicles. Everyone present in the changing rooms were wandering around in what smelt like others' urine. I thought I could have a nice coffee after my swim in the toilet (oh wait sorry, swimming pool), however the plans were scuppered by the fact that there was no barista, of whom probably had to run out of the building due to the extreme chlorine levels.
Now, for the positives. The lifeguards were friendly, the rides were fun and plentiful and the waves were gigantic; very entertaining! All bar 1 ride - the Boardrider - were working. That's what pushed the review to 3 stars.
Final word; DO NOT ENTER THE CENTRE OF THE LAZY RIVER UNLESS YOU HAVE VERY HIGH CHLORINE TOLERANCE!!
The overpowering chlorine hit us in the face like the equivalent of chopping 30 onions.
10 hours later, we still can hardly see and are wondering how to drive the 4 hours home to Hertfordshire tomorrow.
See you next year! 😊
Edward Bishop — Google review
It was a nice place to go for a visit. 2 things that would have helped would be a better parking facility and the building itself could have been warmer inside, leaving the pool area it was very brisk and the children's pool wasn't that warm at all, my son was shivering. The staff were great and very helpful. The price was reasonable for what we paid for. I think 4 star is a good rating, will revisit in the future.
Mr Happy — Google review
Wave runner has never worked even though on the leaflet it specifically says 'the surf's always up at the LC!', the locker rooms are dirty and cramped, but other than that quite good and fun. Great slides, wave machine is quite fun, lazy river is relaxing with a nice Jacuzzi in the middle, and a lovely warm hot tub. (although going back into the pool from hot tub is quite cold!) Would recommend for people who don't mind dirty cramped places and weren't thinking of going on the wave runner. Would NOT reccomend for people with claustrophobia, people who don't like dirty places (like my daughter) or people who wanted to try surfing. Just go to the beach on a day with lots of good waves and bring a surfboard!
Daddy Daddy Sheesh — Google review
Only allowed a hour and 15 minutes in the pool which I found was expensive for the lack of time compared to other pools. The slides were awful. The rubber ring slide everyone kept getting stuck in, the countdown for the wave machine which was meant to be every 21 minutes for longer. The waves happened ONCE in the hour and 15 minutes we was in the pool. Won't ever waste time or money going here again.
Jessica Read — Google review
What a great morning we had LC Swansea. Visiting Wales for half term and wanted to take the kids swimming. Had low expectations due to various poor Google reviews here (chlorine, dirty, busy) but happy to say our visit was top notch! We arrived early(ish) for the 10am session and it was spotlessly clean, no queues and hardly any people. We all had a great time, all three slides were working (surf thing was out of order). There was a guy cleaning the changing rooms so they stayed fresh - he was doing a great job. Life guards were clearly being attentive (rare thing these days). It was getting busier as we left so I guess it gets busy as people overstay their sessions. Car park next door was free too (Sunday). I don’t doubt previous comments were well founded but certainly not today. Maybe arriving early is the trick???
mike fardell — Google review
Great place to bring the kids. We booked in for soft play and swimming on the same day and the kids had a smashing time!. Was really busy in the pool but enough space to do your thing. Didn't feel like we were squashed in.
Hong Sy — Google review
Wow, Logan on the soft play was an absolute God send. Never before have I seen a staff member so engaging with the children, from talking to my 5 year old about her future career as a medic to playing with my 2 year old in the ball pit to distract her from having hurt herself. He worked his backside off and made it look effortless. The facilities themselves are cracking and priced really well. Best designed soft play I've been to. The pools were fantastic, although the surf area was out of action, the changing rooms freezing and the disabled parking a joke. Still gets a solid 5 stars, a gem of a place that I wish we were locals of.
Julie Bullock — Google review
Great fun in a very reasonable price, Guarantee you kids will be happy and you will walk out stafisfied as Great fun!!
M M — Google review
My daughter's love coming here with the waves, and lots to do in the pool. Wish the water was a little warmer for my 1yr old as she does shiver coming out and the toddler pool is even colder brr...but would highly recommend
Sian Davenport — Google review
Visited for the soft play. Lovely soft play, plenty for the kids to do, my only gripe would be that you only get an hour. It should be an hour and a half in my opinion, most other soft plays are. The hour goes so quick, once you've gotten a seat, taken shoes off etc. Will definitely come back, but an increase in session time would be better.
NiaC90 — Google review
Great swimming pool. The slides and wave machine are loved by my kids. Some of it is looking pretty tired in places but nothing a lick off paint and someone who can use a silicone gun properly can’t fix!
Dave B — Google review
It’s a great pool for kids and families. A Sunday morning session is the best time to go as the pool is quiet for the first hour of your slot and only gets busy towards the end. The volcano slide is more daughter’s favourite, but she also enjoys the baby pool. Once you’re out the pool, soft play is good fun if you or your little ones have any energy left. The only reason I’ve marked it down from five stars is because on a couple of occasions the water in the baby pool/play area has been freezing cold. Though the last time this happened, staff were pretty quick to rectify it. It might have been too late for us, but I appreciated the response.
Matt Smith — Google review
Nice and safe place for kids. My boy has loved it and ask me to revisit. Also, the people work inside are incredibly nice and caring, especially the manger Sasha.
Ahood Amer — Google review
Great place to have some fun with the kids. Clean water and facilities, friendly staff and nice slides. We'll come back again soon. Thanks!
Ovidiu Radoni-Lisacenco — Google review
Mixed reviews about lc2, the soft play is great probably my favourite in the area and some of the staff are great. However today upon visiting the pool with my partner and daughter the young girl on the desk wasn’t very professional or attentive. After she charged us we realised she didn’t give us the resident discount after mentioning this she just froze and didn’t offer to change this so we left it. The reception was incredibly busy and we were told the next swim session wasn’t for another 45 minutes however other customers were paying and going straight in so eventually we did the same and there were no staff policing this so why were we told this?. The changing rooms need a good clean and uplift and are incredibly cold when you exit the pool. It’s also concerning that anyone can enter the changing rooms you should require a pin to gain entry!!
The lifeguards are very young and seem clueless and are too busy chatting away, none are watching the children’s pool next to the main pool meaning you are unable to leave your young child freely walk in the pool due to rough ness of the children using the slide (headfirst, backwards etc.) Better management required!!
Jessica Evans — Google review
Grandkids wanted to do the climbing wall and swimming. They loved every minute of it. Very friendly sociable community pool. We booked on a rainy day and glad we did.
Derek Jephcott — Google review
I like LC2 because they provide for muslim women good chance to swim and do sport in private room
Aika Erkinova — Google review
I joined the gym. Wahay! I committed to a year too, so no excuse.
The facilities are excellent. The gym is very well equipped with some hi tech equipment, and the classes are great too. To top it all, you can swim in the pool as part of the membership, as well as enjoy three hours free parking.
A really good venue with lots to do.
Jason Williams — Google review
Spa facilities great, and Hannah who does the treatments is excellent. Shame swimming pool not available at all times overall clean and well maintained. Every staff member helpful, polite and friendly. Easy to locate but they could advertise better externally and also at the centre itself so you can. Know more about what you can do there and how much it will cost to do things.
Christie Shea — Google review
Swim area really good just a shame the surf area is out of action. Soft play decent. But £3 for a piece cake no bigger than the palm of your hand is a joke
William Middlemass — Google review
Well haven't been here in 35 years. Absolutely brilliant. Busy half term day but that was to be expected. Staff at poolside were brilliant. Not afraid to enforce where young lads were messing about. Great to see strictness at all times. Will defo be back.
Deborah Newton — Google review
I couldn’t take lots of pictures as much as I wanted to because it’s not allowed which is understandable.
It’s a water park and also has other area where kids can play.
I had an awesome experience here, I booked online a day before which cost 8:80 GBP for adults.
Each session lasts for 1hr 45 mins. It has a lovely pool that gives waves like a real beach and water tubes. It’s my first time participating in such and it’s so lovely. There’s a changing room and a locker where you can keep your belongings safe.
Children will definitely have fun too. There’s an area where you can buy snacks and drinks. I recommend!!!!!!!!
Dada Josephine Kehinde. — Google review
Great pool with my first ever waterslide that goes uphill! Climbing wall is stonking good value for the kids.
Scott Andrews — Google review
A lovely visit with our children and family to the soft play area. Convenient location with ground floor access for the soft play and café just across the entrance hall. I will certainly be back as I think it is good value for money and ideal for some fun activity on a drizzly winter day. Many thanks!
Moore Language Solutions — Google review
The water was freezing. The staff were disinterested. When a slide was closed they left the people in the queue standing there for twenty minutes without explaining what was happening. There were staff there - they just didn’t bother to talk to the people in the queue. We got out early - as did several others due to the water temperature
Andrea Yearsley — Google review
We loved the swim had lots of fun in slides had a real laugh my 2 daughters and myself BUT we felt very dirty the walls greasy and could see the band of dirt all way round the pool I just couldn’t wait to get in the showers other than that it was great if the pool walls could get a clean 🧼 🧽 would have rated full 5 🌟 otherwise ☺️
Claire Rees — Google review
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Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3ST, United Kingdom
Quince Honey Farm is a working honey farm that offers honey factory tours, an exhibition on honey bees, nature trails and play areas for children.
Very informative tour with lovely guides. Learned so much about bees!
Cafe offers a wide selection of delicious food, many dishes incorporating honey.
Excited to come back in a few years to see how the gardens have developed.
Megan Currie — Google review
Bees are amazing. Fact.
No bees, no life on earth.
This place is great. We went because I think bees are pretty dope little critters but this place has so much more to it.
Enter through the gift shop and there’s a cafe in front of you. We had lunch there. The service was really pleasant and the food was delicious.
We bought out tickets for the gardens which are really special and designed specifically for bees.
We took the tour which was really well paced and they offer insights into all aspects of the bee life and the products they create. You get to roll a beeswax candle and keep it, learn about the flowers that are bee friendly for you garden in the tour (my wife took lots of notes), plant and keep some seeds, hold some giant bugs, and look inside a couple of hives.
Fascinating day with more than we expected. Really relaxed with passionate staff. Thoroughly recommend.
robert robertson — Google review
Lovely family full day out! Come rain or shine is what is says and it certainly delivers! It rained on and off all day and there were lots of fun activities in the sheltered areas to keep both children (5yr old and 2 yr old) nice and busy! Will definitely be coming back on a nice hot day as think the garden will come into it's own and the children would love the outdoor play area too. Thank you for a wonderful day full of memories
Lucy Ladd — Google review
Such a fantastic place and so informative the staff are all kind and willing to help. The candle making was a really fun activity to do. You got a tasting of the honey and you got a full talk from a bee keeper and all about the bees. The cafe was really nice as well and huge portions.
cooking with yanny — Google review
Had a visit in a wet and cold April afternoon. Kids loved the soft play and grown ups loved the food in the award winning restaurant. Interesting well planned tour around the gardens and factory made it a good value day out. Stayed for 5 hours!
Penny Benjamin — Google review
Lovely few hours spent here. You can take your dog and enjoy a well equipped gift shop pertaining to bee household good quality items. Drinks honeys, chutneys, lemon curds and marmalade all made from the bees 🐝 lots to choose from. Lovely staff .really lovely large comfortable cafe and outside area. You can pay to have a tour around the grounds taste honey and watch candles being made. Worth a visit.
Dawn Scammell — Google review
If you went to the old building, go again, a lot has changed and for the better!
What a brilliant place. Absolutely fascinating tour with a lovely keeper who was not only knowledgeable but super friendly and approachable.
We loved making a candle and bee friendly plant pot.
Families will have a great time and there is a huge indoor soft play and outside play area.
The shop and restaurant is free and does some lovely gifts and we had a great lunch.
Phil Clark — Google review
Absolutely loved our visit. Staff really knew their stuff and their passion for bees was contagious. Cafe food was very tasty and worth a visit just for lunch. Bought our own body weight in honey and other goodies in the shop.....Will definitely revisit 🥰
Sarah Clare-Down — Google review
Really lovely place to visit. Lovely lady doing excellent talks about the bees. Looking forward to coming back in the summer
Stephen Burton — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, highly recommended! This place is completely voluntary and self supported, in other words, the don't have govt funding, so rely heavily on public support. They are doing research into bees and have a high knowledge base. They keep their own bees and produce their own honey. There is a cafe here which serves breakfast up until 12 with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.
They have a shop here where you can buy all sorts of bee related products too. You can buy a tour of their facilities, which if you do, make sure to put 3 hours of your time aside. This is a brilliant tour and highly informative, all for a very reasonable price. They also have their own honey extraction and bottling factory. There is a playground for energetic children
Desiree Mahase — Google review
We couldn't bee-lieve it when we arrived. Minutes off the A361, Quince Honey Farm is a wonderful, easy to get to family day out. The staff are welcoming and friendly. As soon as we were in, only £10 per person, so for a family attraction makes it an amazing experience on a budget, we were told all that the day had in store. We got there just in time for the bee keeper talk, all about the structure and inner workings of the hive, which was fun and informative. Shortly after the same bee keeper talked us through the process of the honey factory, with a cheeky tasting at the end! For an extra £2 per person the bee keeper gave us another talk of the many uses for bees wax showing us how to roll our own bees wax candles to take home. All the talks were fun and interactive and our bee keeper was brilliant. We stopped for a bite to eat in the nectar cafe, so sadly missed the plant potting talk. After all the activities we ventured into the indoor play area so the more energetic and younger ones could blow off some energy, with a small cafe offering an assortment of hot and cold food and drinks. With a quick trip to the outdoor play area for another round of playing we headed to the beautiful gift shop to get our hands on more of that delicious golden goodness to take home.
Quince Honey Farm we will be back for another jar or two!
Weekend Wildness — Google review
We came off season and it was very quiet, which meant we were the only family on most of the activities, Our own personal tour!
The women who did the activities was fantastic, she was very engaging and so good at interacting with our toddler.
The food in the cafe was great! Really recommend.
The soft play was good, quite large in terms of height so easy so parents to clamber around.
The biggest hit of the day for my toddler was the set of tractors/diggers and spades.
Sophi — Google review
Fantastic day out with a toddler in tow, the indoor Play Hive was a real hit!!
Found it really interesting learning about the bees and seeing them in action.
Food in the restaurant was excellent and tried the famous Quince Honey Farm Honeycombe Cream Tea!! STUNNING!!
Staff were pleasant and polite throughout!! Talks given were of a high standard and you see the passion was there!!
Fiona Turner — Google review
A beautiful place with lots to do and look at, great for kids as well with indoor and outdoor play areas. The cafe food was amazing and the chef came out to check a few things with us due to allergies - extremely efficient and friendly chef! The shop is full of beautiful things to buy. The educator today was full of enthusiasm, he made the talks interesting and also funny, you also have the opportunity to roll your own candle and you get to take home your own planted seed to attract the bees. Quince Honey Farm is now in my top ten of places to visit, we had such a wonderful time and couldn’t believe how long we spent there, almost a full day.
Lindsay West — Google review
Fun day out even on a wet day.
Staying locally we knew the weather in north Devon was going to be dull so, we looked to see what was nearby for a young family.
Cafe is very spacious and offers a great variety of food, I had their own version of a cream tea with honey instead of jam. It was delicious.
We seemed to miss all the talks and workshop but they did seem to be running frequently.
If we are ever in the area again we will definitely go back.
Daniel Pattingale — Google review
Absolutely delicious Christmas Eve Brunch, great atmosphere and friendly staff, would certainly recommend also the shop was looking lovely bought three jars of honey from there. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all 🧑🎄🌲
Carol Higgins — Google review
What an amazing day! Staff were super knowledgeable and passionate. We spent 4hrs going to all the talks, shop, cafe, candle making. Could easily have done a whole day to make the most of the soft play, outdoor play area and meadow trail. Highly recommend!
Holly — Google review
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Aller Cross, South Molton, EX36 3RD, United Kingdom
If youre looking for a adrenaline-pumping adventure, the Cliff Railway in Lynton & Lynmouth is the perfect place to go. It's a famous railway that runs between the two towns, and it's fully water-powered so it requires no external power sources. The railway rises over 500 ft (152 m) along 862 ft (262 m) of track making it the highest and steepest railway in the world.
An excellent family trip up the hill. A pleasant and peaceful experience ideal for all the family. There are loads of cafes and shops in the town at the top and the views are spectacular.
Parking (via RingGo) is about £1 an hour and it was almost full when we went (a quiet Friday according to a local shopkeeper).
The train itself cost just under £5 (one way) for 3 adults and one child under 12.
Recommend for all ages especially if you like a bit of engineering!
Graham Todd — Google review
A very well presented water powered cliff railway, everything was very clean and well looked after. Even every bit of brass was polished to a very high standard. The cafe at the top of the cliff does really great cream teas with loads of gluten free options. Unfortunately a little cloudy but views across the Bristol channel to the South coast of Wales. Like any lift railway capacity is limited in the carriages so expect a wait at peak times. At the time of our visit £3.30 for adults and £2.20 for children single journey.
Wayne Avery — Google review
This was the best experience ever. The simple physics that makes something so beautiful and useful is mind-boggling. Its history of it is even better with the one family serving it for 108 years in 3 generations as engineers and builders. Lovely members of staff beautiful display of its souvenirs 👌👌👌👌
Aami A — Google review
Wonderful to see a Victorian piece of engineering still operating today, and not just a couple of times a day but every ten minutes or so. The alternative is a very high gradient, switchback track (tarmacked) that rises approximately 300m from sea level at Lynmouth to Lynton above. The views are spectacular, across to Countisbury, and the lighthouse (where you can also walk around the area but it's steep), the prices reasonable (£3.50 each way as of July 2023) and the staff polite, friendly, funny and engaging. It's beautifully presented and cared for, and I would suggest standing outside of the carriage on your journey up and down, but be advised they don't allow dogs out there.
Ian Hemmens — Google review
The children loved it. Very exciting and novel experience, really friendly staff and incredible views. Fast and good value. I should imagine it gets very busy in peak times but it's well worth the wait. No booking required.
Joanna McLoughlin — Google review
It was absolutely amazing, the gentlemen that took my husband and I up and down were so lovely... Well worth the money for the views along
Deanne Ingram — Google review
Been wanting to visit the railway for ages, and finally made the trip to lynmouth! It’s a lovely activity to do, with so much history! And it’s Dog friendly 🐕
We took the ride up to Lynton and explored, then made our way back down the path.
Kylee Kotyk — Google review
Amazing hidden gem in the most beautiful area with lots of unique features. Includes a few characteristic houses, bendy roads, pubs, local art and crafts shops and lots of ice cream shops..ample parking available on site. very tranquil..
NIRAV PUROHIT — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place. The view from the top was amazing. Also, the cafe at the top served the biggest most delicious scones.
When you do go up to the top, don't forget to walk out and visit the rest of the twin and beautiful shops.
Helen Graham — Google review
Lynmouth is a stunning place. Get there earlyish to get parked in the main car park. The o street only has a 2 hour limit.
The railway itself is small, it’s reasonably priced with great staff.
One thing to note is the entrance to the carriage is quite narrow. Our pushchair was a bit of a struggle.
Once on, the views up just get better and better. There’s a good view from anywhere. It’s amazing how long this ride is. It always feels safe, but can be a little jerky.
Once at the top, the view is fantastic. There are places to get incredible views. It rained on our last visit, so didn’t get much chance to get the “proper “ camera out.
Lynton is just a small quaint village, it’s a nice walk round with some nice shops.
Jason Peacock — Google review
Nice view and quick ride. May be 1-2 hours are sufficient for this attraction. If you go early morning no issue for car park and queue at cliff railway. You cannot buy return ticket, after coming down you have to pay again. I believe it was £3.50 for adult and £2.50 kids and £1 for dogs.
Mahesh Paigude — Google review
£3.50 a single which is not a steep as the railway, ho ho. Lovely ride and ask the brake an on board he can tell you about the history. Very unusual way to travel worth a visit.
Adrian Wales — Google review
Tick price is £3 for adult and the view is amazing. Have a coffee on top and enjoy your gorgeous views. Recommend to walk down to enjoy the blue sky ans see views
Luke Fang — Google review
Lovely place to enjoy the scenic beach view with some walk. Better to park the car in lower part to take the ride from down to top. Enjoy the ride from bottom to top. Then you can walk down the hill and enjoy the view and beach later. There is a nice church too.
Maya S J — Google review
A day out to Lynton & Lynmouth. Never been here before today. Wow. Was so lovely. It was a bit steep going after the moors, coming from Minehead, but hey ho. It was worth it.
A great place to spend a day. It was sunny, but then we got dumped on with torrential rain - see the video.
There was a funicular railway to go up or down the hill, but we walked the steps. Quite steep, but do-able if you go slowly in wet weather.
Had a coffee and cake in a local shop, chatted to local artist in his gallery, and had a very enjoyable time in these friendly towns.
You can go for a walk off into the gorge, but we didnt have the weather for that on the day. It'll keep for another visit in better climatic conditions.
Stu Loveday — Google review
Beautiful unspoilt harbour with outstanding views from the hills above Lynmouth of the last of the Bristol Channel and start of the ocean on clear day seeing south/west Wales coastline. Plenty of eating places and Fish and chips restaurant with array of a gluten free menu. Bus tours and walks. Well worth a visit to step back when a seaside was not tarnished with mega shops etc.
Carolyn Hawkins — Google review
Aug 2023
Beautiful views from this wonderful cliff railway, it really is amazing that it has been here so long and still operating the way it always has.
Although we paid for returns, we took the wagon up and ended up walking back as there were so many delightful things to see coming down the hill. It onlv cost 3.50£ each side !!!
We were 4 adults together, trying to be seated in the front row to capture and get best view!
You can have best home made scone at top, next to the top entrance, must try that one.
So delicious.. costs around 4.20£
I tried hot chocolate, that was fab….
You can explore small village there on top, with church, museum, Restaurant, and ice cream shops and you can come down at any time through rail.
It closes at 0700pm.
When you go top to the cliff you will find variety of ice cream shops which serve ice creams shakes as well.
Shop name Nana Jude’s.
Absolutely love the old school arcade games, even better that they are only 2p, 10p or 20p a go. I recommend please taking cash to use them. The gift shop was lovely, and again good pricing so you can actually buy something after paying the entrance fee.
Praise Peter — Google review
Decided to visit here on a bit of a whim as we had a day with nothing planned. So glad we went, it was brilliant. Nice cafe at the top, lots of picnic tables (some under cover) where we sat and had a coffee watching the railway.
Looking down the rails it's very impressive just how long and steep it actually is and you can see the pulley and how it all works.
Staff were really friendly and they had treats for our furry buddies.
Arthur — Google review
The railway cliff has been running for more than 120 years. Overall a new experience & the stuffs are very friendly as well.
tania tanzin — Google review
We visited here while holidaying nearby in Woolacombe. Myself, wife, and two boys aged 11 & 4, and our dog. We were lucky to get a parking space on the street opposite a Londis at the top of the railway. It seemed most people parked at the bottom. This meant we didn't have to queue to board the carriage. The views are breathtaking. The carriage was clean and looked well maintained (which was a relief to my wife as she is afraid of heights) it travels slowly and relatively quietly, which didn't freak the dog out.
It seemed pretty expensive at £9.20 for a single, but it is a one of a kind journey after all. You dont have to travel on the train to go up and down the hill. There is a walkway that zig zags back and forth over the railway via 3 bridges, which provides great views of it. The area around the railway has plenty of dog friendly coffee shops, a few pubs, and a nice little town with some more quirky shops and plenty of places to eat.
Would definitely recommend.
James — Google review
What a great engineering and vision which we can still appreciate and use over 133yrs later. Lots of information and images to help you understand what they had to do to achieve there goal. Brilliant views at little cost and dogs are also permitted.
Paul Knowles — Google review
What a beautiful place. The cliff railway 🛤 was amazing with fantastic views. Lynton and Lynmouth is lovely. You can easily spend the whole day there it was so nice. Would strongly recommend a visit 👌
Heather M — Google review
A fantastic experience. Our kids really enjoyed the ride. Amazing views on the way up. Staff friendly and helpful. Tickets £3.5 per single trip.
Coney Beach in Porthcawl is a family-friendly destination with a fairground that offers entertainment for kids. Nearby Rest Bay, which has been recognized with a Blue Flag status, is popular among surfers and locals. The area also provides opportunities for stand-up paddle boarding. Additionally, Rest Bay, Coney Beach, and Newton Beach are ideal for surfing and offer ample space for beginners. Porthcawl Surf School offers guidance and equipment for those looking to catch their first wave.
This was in the sun on a weekend is absolutely rammed. It’s like been in Benidorm. It’s great to see so many people out after Covid. You can spend a fortune here too as the rides are not cheap like they used to be. I would recommend a visit tho as it’s great for the kids but not a cheap day out
Brett Watson — Google review
Used to be good. Unfortunately, the park might be closing soon and the attractions are now nothing to shout about. Brand New Breakdance but got rid of their most unique attraction (MegaSpin) which is sad to see.
On a positive note, it is good value for smaller children and those who are popping in for a few rides. But currently Barry Island is so much better ride wise.
ThemeParkJaden — Google review
Great place to take the kids, the rides are very good and all of them were attended by staff. The was a que when we got their but quickly went down. The park was not too busy and only had to wait for one ride of people before it was our turn.
Matthew Elwell — Google review
Lovely beach especially in the sun, nice and clean, good parking, lovely walks :) fab place. Everything is very expensive (£5 for a slush puppy, £5 for a burger, £24 per person for the rides) my advice take a pack lunch and just enjoy the beautiful beach. Otherwise fab day out, just expensive 🙂
Adele Hawker — Google review
A first visit with the next generation of my family. He thoroughly enjoyed the fairground even though the weather was wet. A payable car ark is available just across the road from the beach and funfair. Good local fish 'n' chip shops, too.
Grayson James — Google review
Brilliant place to be a child again or to take the kids. Spent a few hours here on the rides and then in the arcades.
I have posted a picture of the opening times and ride costs. £5 for 10 tokens so choose wisely.
In the arcades it was a pound per machine but they had a ticket office where you could exchange your hard earned tickets for a naff souvenir.
As a big kid we enjoyed the Go Karts. Petrol powered carts around a tiny track. Exhilarating.
@momentsofoutdoors
Moments Of Outdoors — Google review
Beautiful beach and lovely place to picnic. However, I couldn't see any public toilets nearby the pavilion walk.
Brother Bhaskar — Google review
Porthcawl is OK, it has a descent beach, a fun fair, arcades, fast food places, if your lucky you can find on road parking, but there are pay and display car parks. There is an Aldi right by the beach which is ideal for getting food for picnics on the beach. There is a distinct lack of public toilets which is a shame if you have a need for one. Good luck finding one. The town centre is ok nothing special.
Andy M — Google review
One of the best beaches in the UK without a doubt. Beautiful and not overly busy. The rock pools had loads of snails, little fish, and crustaceans to keep the little one amused.
A small arcade, some food stalls and shops to wander around. Good family day out overall.
Cam — Google review
Beach is lovely, been going her since childhood and it would be nice to see it have a makeover at some point as a little tacky but good fun. Fairground area was very expensive for what it is, we paid for 20 tokens. One ride cost 12 tokens, each other ride is minimum of 6 tokens per person which meant we couldn't go on anything else together and no refund option. I guess trick is to figure out rides and cost before buying tokens. Also we were left waiting on one ride for 15mins in the cold before enough people filled the ride for it to start, my son was freezing and we tried to get the attention of the ride operator to get off but they had dissappeared, ride eventually got going and was fun.
Stephen Lewis — Google review
Lovely experience. Perfect for young kids. Wrist bands are the best as can go on rides as many times as you would like for cheaper than paying for each ride !.caravan place nearby to rent too. Amazing for a little get away.
Kali D — Google review
Had a great time kids really enjoyed it and we will be back, I do recommend you take advantage of the half price wristband offer after 5pm.
Beach looks amazing and we look forward to coming back
Steven — Google review
A truly unfortunate place. Walls were generously plastered with dire warnings about parking, disease and danger.
fx kraft — Google review
Nice day out for the family beach shops shows the works
Paul Davies — Google review
Amazing beach, we stopped here on the way back to London as we were doing a tour of rural countryside Wales. Really lovely beach, clean and very busy as would be on a weekend. The weather was perfect, the water was not too cold either! Lots to see and do here definitely a great spot for just relaxing and getting in some downtime from the usual hustle and bustle of city life.
Jas Singh — Google review
It’s a great family day out with lots to do that entertains kids and adults alike.
The downside being that the rides are more representative of a touring fairground and misses the feature of a signature roller coaster.
Don’t get me wrong as a tourist it was great fun and good prices.
Plenty of food and drink, great beach and the tacky seaside type shops.
Scotty Grech-Matthews — Google review
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Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl, CF36 5TS, United Kingdom
The Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, Mid Wales offers a captivating experience for visitors. This family-run farm hosts daily feeding sessions where hundreds of majestic Red Kites swoop down to feed, creating a magnificent spectacle. Visitors can observe this breathtaking sight from open fields or viewing hides located just meters away from the action. The farm also provides specialist photographic hides for photography enthusiasts.
One of the best afternoons out ever! Booked a photographers hide and managed to get some epic shots of the red kites. You get to see hundreds of red kites metres away from you. Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating at the farm. Its well kept and the cafe is wonderful. I spent almost 2 hours in the hide enjoying all the birds. Worth every penny! I hope to be back again in the future
Samuel Higgins — Google review
Excellent experience, we went in hide 1 and was great to see the red kites feeding. Need to have some patience to wait but once the crows come down then the red kites will swoop in for the food. Lovely site with very friendly staff. Gift shop was lovely with beautiful items and pictures. You can also have a cup of tea and cake and sit outside. Kids loved also seeing the donkey, the cats and the dog on site also.
S Evans (Sevs) — Google review
Magnificent. Stunning. Mind-blowing.
Book a place in a hide, and make sure you have plenty of battery and storage space in your phone or camera.
You'll never have another experience like this. Believe the hype.
Blue badge holders are allowed to drive right up to the hides. Staff are all friendly, helpful and welcoming, especially the blue-haired young lady who sold us cake.
Well worth the money, and the time.
Fox Vicsson — Google review
Even if you are not really into nature and birds, you will find this extremely interesting!
Amazing g the work that they do here and managed to build the numbers up from near extinction to the amazing display of so many Kites in the photos and videos here.
Tom — Google review
A wonderful experience. You get up close to these versatile birds and see them in large numbers coming to feed. You are courteously greeted at the entrance. Well stocked gift shop. Cafe too. Take your time. Arrive around 2pm, relax and watch the kites reeling around waiting for their 3pm feed. The hides are good and they have a strict maximum number policy so no crowds.
Anthony Langrish — Google review
Brilliant experience, well worth the very cheap entry fee. All the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. The hides were well maintained and they made sure to not overcrowd them.
Unfortunately someone walked off the trail straight into the feeding area, it was reported and staff dealt with it immediately. This did scare off the kites for a while, but patience paid off and we witnessed the remarkable!
Just visit, if you’re reading you’re already interested. You wont need binoculars they get that close!
Laurie Simmonds — Google review
Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Lovely coffee shop and gift shop.
The hides were great, not over crowded and really close to the action!
The Red Kites were fed at 3 o'clock but were circling hours before and the trees were full of them. When the food was driven in literally hundreds of Kites were dropping out of the air, it was just awesome.
We used canon R6 and R7 with 200-500 lens and took an 800 but I found the crop was tight as they were much closer than expected! They drop in so fast and don't really land so you have to be quick. I gave up and just watched the aerial acrobatics instead. They hung around even after the food was gone so plenty of time to watch and take photos.
The farm is in a beautiful setting with limited parking so it's best to book in advance. They have toilet facilities and picnic benches and also a viewing field.
An all round amazing experience for birders and nature lovers! We are definitely going back in the spring/summer as although it was dry it was very grey and chilly and a bit of sun would make for better photos. A really wonderful day!
Sallyanne Redden — Google review
We had such a great time watching the red kites feeding. It is 100% worth the journey and the money. The shop is expensive but the business is completely reliant on the money it receives from entrance and souvenir fees. Will definitely return and bring more people next time, the birds are beautiful ❤️
L HC — Google review
A ‘must-do’ if you are in the area with an afternoon spare. It is quite an incredible sight to witness as the daily feeding starts and these magnificent birds gradually circle in from all directions.
We were fascinated watching their caution and their social rules they seemed to follow as the birds grew in number circling in the air. We paid to sit in one of the hides but the experience would have been equally amazing just sitting on the hill watching the birds fly in.
The tea shop offered Red Kite and nature themed collections as well as ice creams and delicious cakes.
We booked ahead the morning we visited and arrived at around 2pm and had tea and cake. Feeding is at 3pm daily during summer time or 2pm winter time. We watched the birds for well over an hour from the hide then took advantage of a way-marked 1.5 mile walk up the hill for fabulous views of Rhyader and the surrounding countryside, then back down through a lovely wooded area alongside a small brook.
Many birds were still circling at 5pm when we left.
Paul Williams — Google review
If your a nature Lover, this is a wonderful opportunity to get close to hundreds of Red Kites and two Donkeys.
The Farm is easily accessible and there is a coffee shop there to. We took a Picknick that didn't seem to be a problem. The staff are also very helpful.
It is a very uplifting experience being able to witness these majestic Birds.
Bagpuss — Google review
The whole family loved it, unbelievable just how many wild red kites came once the feeding commenced, plenty of room and the coffee shop is amazing with gifts, delicious coffee, their are toilets on site along with a campsite. Fun for all the family whatever ages. We ranged from 7 to 78 years young.
Daniel Acton — Google review
We enjoyed our visit to see the Kites yesterday. It was dull but the rain held off. It took the Kites around an hour to start feeding and they seemed very watchful but we were told they’d been buzzed by a helicopter the previous day and it may have upset them. Definitely worth a visit to see these magnificent birds!
Jane Palma — Google review
Absolutely incredible. This has to be one of our favourite afternoons out ever. To be able to have seen one red kite close up would have been incredible but to see hundreds of them and so close up feeding from one of the hides was such a special experience and made us pretty emotional. We were even allowed to take our dog with us which was even better. The owner and staff are so friendly also and there is a lovely cafe, gift shop, picnic benches and toilets also. There are other animals around including the lovely couple of donkeys. Plus there is a lovely walk there to do which has fabulous scenery. The only thing we wish was that it was open for longer as we would have liked to spend longer there chilling out and taking in the gorgeous scenery. Absolutely fantastic place.
Kathy, Mark & Trigger (the greyhound)
W Somerset Railway is the longest heritage railway in England, providing picturesque journeys on classic steam trains. Instead of hiking, visitors can enjoy a leisurely ride along the 20-mile route from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, taking in stunning coastal and countryside views. With various ticket options available, passengers have the flexibility to hop on and off throughout the week for an extended exploration of the area.
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The Royal Mint Experience
Coin dealer
Museum
Visitor center
Recently, I visited The Royal Mint Experience for the first time and had an enjoyable and unique day out. The attraction has a convenient large parking area nearby and a modern entrance. A knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide led our group tour, which lasted approximately one hour. We explored a few museum exhibits and observed the staff bagging up coins through a factory window. Although the tour touched on collecting and commemorative coins, there weren't many on display, which was disappointing as commemoratives often attract collectors.
A great day out for the family particularly when raining. Our tour guide was great and we learnt so much about currency production! To see all those coins is surreal! We even stamped our own coin.
The gallery/museum section was fascinating and larger than expected.
There is a cafe there selling hot food but we didn't use it but it smelt lovely!
Alice Jones — Google review
Wanted to visit here for years and we weren't disappointed. Small tour group with a knowledgeable and funny guide. No photos in the factory but really informative. There was something for adults and children. Large free car park on the side with easy access to the visitor centre which includes a souvenir shop, cafe and toilets. All together we were here 2 hours, 45 mins guided tour and then we roamed around the exhibits. Really good value for money, highly recommended.
Gary Jones — Google review
From the moment we set foot into the experience, we were greeted by very lovely and helpful staff. We got to do an experience, which was very informative. Our guide was Carys and she was very happy to answer any questions we had and she was very knowledgeable. Our time here was extremely pleasant, friendly and informative. Definitely worth a visit.
Debbie Dale — Google review
The Royal Mint is definitely worth a visit. We paid for a tour around the workshop. We got to see coins being struck from behind a glass wall. Then we got to strike our own £2 coin celebrating 150 years of the FA cup. Phil was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable on the whole process of coin making. After the tour, we looked around the museum. Lots to see. We spent just over three hours there. The car park is my next to the mint, and it's free. If you get a chance to visit, then go.
Mark Purcell — Google review
What an experience! We went for a family experience including lunch and tap your own coin (2 included with the family of 4 experience) you can purchase more at the gift shop. The tour is not to long we did it with a 2 year old tow, so it's not bad. Very informative, no photography is allowed in the factory so pictures and video are only of the exhibition. Tour guide Ceris(hope that spelt right) very passionate knew everything about the coinage well versed in all the history. Patient with my boys few interruptions with questions and wanting talk about their own collections. Lovely choice of food, quality amazing. Kids menu is quite varied also. Recommend, we spent most of the morning here, large gift shop. Friendly staff.
Gemma Claus — Google review
What a wonderful place to take the grandchildren. I've been quite a few times with students and loved it every time. The staff are so friendly and seem so happy that they must enjoy their jobs.
It's so well organised, clean and tidy, you wouldn't believe how many millions are stored there.
The cafe is lovely, lots of space.
The children had a great time. The price is amazing especially with the presents the children had from father Christmas. I would highly recommend the Christmas experience to all.
helen such — Google review
Visited for the first time recently.
A interesting day out and great to do something different.
Big carpark just a short walk away, nice modern entrance.
We had a group tour by a nice lady who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about coins. This lasted about an hour.
We seen a couple of museum exhibits and then a window into the factory where you seen staff bagging up coins.
The tour discussed about collecting and commemorative coins yet we didn’t see a lot of them which was a shame, most people get into collecting because of the commemoratives.
Lunch was nice in the cafe. My ticket was tour for Two with lunch, this allowed £10 per person for lunch which was sufficient.
I will revisit again some day.
Shane B — Google review
Just amazing how the world's coins are made, not just the pound. Had an amazing tour guide called Cat, and a very knowledgeable security guard. It did cost £55 for 2 of us with a meal and you get to mint your own 50p x 2 (just push a button) but still worth it. Would recommend it and if I'm down that neck of the woods I would go again. Best to book online before you go.
Kevin Duffy — Google review
Great place to visit to learn the history of coins , we took the tour to see how they are made and even have a turn at striking your own coin.
Tommy our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging .
Museum was very interesting aswell full of history and hands on exhibitions .
Well stocked gift shop and great cafe.
All in all a great visit , highly recommended.
Sharon Carr — Google review
We were gifted a Royal Mint tour & afternoon tea for Christmas and attended today. We had an absolutely fascinating tour - including speaking to current factory workers and getting to handle freshly minted money, getting to strike our own coins and learn so much we never had a clue about. We followed that up with the afternoon tea part which was fabulous and we were truly treated like Royal-Tea! If there was one thing I could improve it would be to be given more time on the tour to take in all the information that had been provided - there was quite a bit we didn't get to read or look at. Otherwise well worth it!
Jessie Shedden — Google review
We went on the tour yesterday & the whole experience was excellent. The parking facilities were good, the shop and the cafe really good. We entered the building and went through the security checks, our guide Daniel was knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. We learnt loads about the process of making coinage and really enjoyed seeing inside the factory. The exhibition was really good with lots of information about the history of the mint, interactive sections for children. This is a great place to visit for any age and if you’re interested in coins (or even if you’re not), I would highly recommend a visit. You can’t take photos in the actual factory section, but outside of the processing area, you can take as many as you wish.
Mandy & Antony — Google review
Absolutely amazing place to visit, well worth doing the tour, our guide was very informative and answered all questions with ease. We struck our own coin which was a fab experience to see this happening in front of us. Would certainly recommend.
Kelly Ambler — Google review
We decided to do the two people tour with coin striking and a meal ! For £55 bargain.
Out tour guide Ian was very helpful and informative - tour was around the right time not too long but not too short - good value for money - it would be nice to know what coin you would be striking upon booking as I feel more people may opt into do this ?
Meal at the cafe was lovey very friendly staff and they had gluten free options available upon asking which was fantastic !
Definitely worth a visit u if you are already up this way !
Thank you for the lovely experience ☺️
Coral Williams — Google review
Great visit to see how money is made, coins only. Staff friendly and very knowledgeable. Great cafe with lots of choice.
Chris Shaw — Google review
Absolutely loved in here. Enjoyed the tour definitely worth doing and we had lunch there which was lovely. Interesting place to visit.