Family-Friendly Adventures Await at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
As a proud family-run 4-star hotel, the Newpark Hotel is your ultimate destination for unforgettable family getaways. Nestled on the edge of Kilkenny City within a beautiful family resort, we offer a world of fun and excitement for children of all ages. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, our extensive amenities ensure the perfect family escape!
After a day filled with excitement, retreat to our large, family-friendly rooms. We offer interconnecting suites perfect for families, accommodating up to three children (or more!), and travel cots are available upon request for your littlest ones. Relax, recharge, and get ready for another day of family fun!
Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp
Need a little parent downtime? At Newpark Hotel, our Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp is the perfect way for children to enjoy fun-filled adventures while parents relax and unwind. Running daily during school holidays, as well as every Friday and Saturday evening, the camp is fully supervised by our dedicated team and designed exclusively for children attending primary school. With exciting activities, a safe environment, and complimentary evening camp for hotel residents, it’s the ideal addition to your family stay.
Jurassic Newpark: An Adventure of Prehistoric Proportions
Step into the wild world of Jurassic Newpark, where you’ll come face-to-face with twelve life-size, moving dinosaurs! Feel the ground shake as the Tyrannosaurus roars, admire the towering Brachiosaurus, and marvel at the swift Velociraptor. Alongside these prehistoric giants, you’ll meet our friendly modern-day farm animals, from llamas to emus and more!
- Complimentary entry for all hotel residents (additional cost for Jurassic Bounce).
- Adventure Playground with slides, swings, sandpit, and an exhilarating tree-top adventure with a secure zip line.
- Friendly farm animals like rabbits, peacocks, alpacas, ponies, and donkeys are sure to delight little explorers.
- For older kids, there’s a go-kart track for ages 8 and up perfect for burning off that extra energy!
Enchanted Fairy Trail & Medieval Castle
Our enchanting Fairy Trail weaves through the hotel’s scenic grounds and is sprinkled with magic. From life-sized fairy doors and a fairy letterbox to a wishing chair and worry stone, this trail brings fairy tales to life and inspires endless childhood wonder.
At the heart of Jurassic Newpark just past the Fairy Trail lies the spectacular Jurassic Castle, a medieval-style adventure playground designed to ignite imaginations with castle turrets, ramparts, lookout towers, climbing frames, slides, hidden pathways, and secret corners where children can role-play as knights and princesses. Surrounded by life-sized dinosaur sculptures, Jurassic Castle blends fairytale magic with prehistoric adventure, creating a truly unique family experience in Kilkenny. The recently expanded playground now also features a new Agility Trail Adventure Course, a 5-Way Family Swing, a Wheelchair Accessible Carousel, a 5-Metre Climbing Rope Tower, and an exciting Crawl Tunnel Adventure, ensuring even more fun, exploration, and inclusive play for children of all ages.
Whats New in Jurassic Newpark for 2026
Jurassic Newpark is bigger and better for Summer 2026, with an exciting lineup of new attractions and experiences for families to enjoy. New additions include the thrilling Lost World Cyclone Ride, the Jurassic Dino Drop hillside slide, expanded play zones within Jurassic Castle, new dinosaur arrivals, and improved accessibility features throughout the park. Alongside these exciting updates, guests can still enjoy all the much-loved favourites including the Jurassic Express Train, Flying Pterosaur Mountain Ride, Jurassic Bounce inflatable park, dinosaur trails, go-karts, petting farm experiences, and interactive family play areas, making Jurassic Newpark one of Ireland’s top family attractions this summer.
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.
Explore Kilkenny City and Beyond
Looking to venture beyond the hotel? Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s top family-friendly destinations, packed with exciting attractions and activities for all ages. Families can explore dinosaur adventures at Jurassic Newpark, enjoy ziplining and woodland fun at Castlecomer Discovery Park, discover exotic creatures at the National Reptile Zoo, or experience farm activities and tractor rides at Nore Valley Park. The city also offers rich heritage experiences along the Medieval Mile and Kilkenny Castle, alongside indoor favourites including K Bowl Entertainment Centre, The Happy Pottery and The Playbarn. For something different, families can also enjoy scenic river tours with BoatTrips.ie along the River Nore, making Kilkenny the perfect destination for a fun-filled family break.
Experience the magic of Newpark Hotel, proudly named Family Friendly Hotel of the Year at the Gold Medal Awards for three consecutive years. Recognised by The Family Edit, the Hotel of the Year Awards, and the National Parenting Product Awards, Newpark is Ireland’s leading family destination. Make memories that will last a lifetime, book your family getaway today!
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At the 4 Star Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny, we believe in treating yourself. That’s why we offer some of the best Kilkenny hotel deals and offers to guests who book their Kilkenny hotel break directly with us.
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