Family Hotel Breaks in Kilkenny

Family-Friendly Adventures Await at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

Welcome to Newpark Hotel, one of Ireland’s leading family-friendly destinations, where unforgettable adventures and relaxing family escapes come together. Located on the edge of Kilkenny City within our beautifully landscaped resort, families can enjoy spacious accommodation, excellent leisure facilities, and endless entertainment for children of all ages. From the excitement of Jurassic Newpark with its life-size dinosaurs, fairy trail, adventure playgrounds, and friendly farm animals, to our swimming pool, games rooms, toddler play areas, and Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. After a fun-filled day of exploring, retreat to our spacious family rooms and interconnecting suites designed with comfort, convenience, and memorable family stays in mind.

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Jurassic Newpark: An Adventure of Prehistoric Proportions

Discover Jurassic Newpark in Kilkenny, one of Ireland’s best family attractions and a must-visit, this award-winning family adventure park combines prehistoric excitement, magical fairy experiences, and outdoor family fun all in one unforgettable destination. From roaring life-size dinosaurs and adventure playgrounds to family rides and interactive attractions, Jurassic Newpark offers an action-packed day out for children of all ages.

Step into a prehistoric world along our famous Dinosaur Trail, where families can come face-to-face with over 17 life-size moving dinosaurs including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, towering Brachiosaurus, and speedy Velociraptors. Little explorers can also enjoy the Jurassic Express Train, the thrilling Pterosaur Mountain Ride, fossil dig experiences, Dino Den Theatre shows, go-karts, and our popular Mini Wildlife Farm featuring llamas, alpacas, ponies, rabbits, emus, and more. Every corner of Jurassic Newpark is designed to spark imagination, adventure, and unforgettable family memories.

Families can also explore the magical Fairy Trail and spectacular Jurassic Castle, one of the most unique family play experiences in Ireland complete with climbing towers, slides, lookout points, agility trails, accessible play equipment, crawl tunnels, and family swings. Blending fairytale magic with dinosaur adventures, Jurassic Castle creates a truly unique outdoor family experience in Kilkenny.

For even more excitement, Jurassic Bounce, Ireland’s largest covered inflatable adventure park, offers over 8,000 square feet of bouncing fun with inflatable obstacle courses, slides and even a toddler zone, making it fun for all ages.

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Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp

Need a little parent downtime? We’ve got you covered! Our Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp runs daily during school holidays and every Friday & Saturday evening. Fully supervised, this is the perfect opportunity for the kids to enjoy exciting activities while parents relax.

Seasonal Themed Events in Jurassic Newpark

Throughout the year, we host a calendar of fun-filled themed events designed to create magical memories for the whole family. At Halloween, our famous Wicked Walk Trail transforms the park into a spooky adventure with surprises, eerie decorations, and thrills around every turn. During Easter, families can enjoy our magical Easter Jurassic Experience, packed with seasonal fun and prehistoric excitement. At Christmas, the park becomes a dazzling winter wonderland as sparkling lights, festive décor, and the arrival of the main man himself create an unforgettable festive experience for guests of all ages.

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Explore Kilkenny City and Beyond

Looking to venture beyond the hotel? Kilkenny City offers a treasure trove of family-friendly activities just minutes away. From a Reptile Zoo and Discovery Park to an Equestrian Centre, the options are endless. For more ideas, check out our full list of nearby attractions.

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Come and experience the magic of Newpark Hotel, voted Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year. Make memories that will last a lifetime—book your family getaway today!