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Spooktacular Halloween Family Breaks at Newpark Hotel

This midterm, treat your family to a spooktacular Halloween getaway at Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny! Choose from our action-packed Family Halloween Break Packages and enjoy a magical stay filled with thrills, adventure, and plenty of spooktactular fun.

Perfectly located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City, the hotel offers the ideal base to explore Kilkenn’y Toil and Trouble festival and local attractions while also giving you direct access to the thrills of Jurassic Newpark’s Halloween Experience.

This halloween residents can test their courage with the Jurassic Halloween Experience including the Wicked Walk, the eerie Haunted Cabin and Haunted Castle, along with a creepy-crawly spider Tunnel. Families can also hop aboard the Hallloween Jurassic Express Train and discover even more adventure with the Dino Walk-Thru, Pterosaur Mountain, Mini Farm, Adventure Playground, Fossil Dig Site, and Go Karts. With so much to see and do, Newpark Hotel is the perfect destination for a family-friendly Halloween break, filled with magical memories, thrilling adventures, and spooky surprises for all ages.

Residents can also step into the magical wizarding Halloween Experience, where little witches and wizards can learn some spells, decorate chocolate apples, and enjoy the spellbinding hands-on Wizard Class for just €10 per child, adults are complimentary.

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On-Site Activities for Kids:

Jurassic Juniors Kids Camp: Open daily during midterm from 10am-4pm and in the evenings from 7pm-10:30pm.
Jurassic Newpark: Featuring our Wicked Walk, the Haunted Cabin, Haunted Castle, Jurassic Halloween Express Train, spiders Tunnel.
Fairy Trail: A magical experience for the little ones.
Playground: Complete with a Zip Line and Tree Top Adventure!
Go-Karting Track: For some fast-paced family fun.
Indoor Games Room: Great for some indoor excitement.
Soft Playroom for Under 3’s: A safe and fun space for the little adventurers.
Parenting Room: Equipped with a sterilizer, microwave, fridge, and baby-changing facilities for added convenience.

Jurassic Newpark Halloween

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Families enjoying a playful day with a life-sized dinosaur statue in a vibrant outdoor park at the hotel.

What’s Included:

Accommodation in our spacious family rooms.
Delicious breakfast each morning.
Dinner on one evening of your stay.
Daily Kids Club from 10am-4pm and evening Kids Camp from 7pm-10:30pm.
Complimentary access to Jurassic Newpark during your stay (Excludes Bounce & Jurassic Haunt Wizzarding Experience)

Don’t miss out on a spooktacular Halloween break for the whole family at Newpark Hotel!

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Jurassic Newpark Halloween Experiences

Jurassic Newpark Park entry is complimentary for all hotel residents, giving guests the chance to explore the park throughout their stay.

For even more adventure, Jurassic Bounce and The Jurassic Newpark Halloween Experiences are available at an additional cost. Hotel residents can step into our magical Wizarding Halloween Experience, where little witches and wizards can learn enchanting spells, decorate delicious chocolate apples, and take part in a spellbinding, hands-on Wizard Class. The experience is just €10 per child, with complimentary admission for adults.

Guests in Halloween costumes around hay bales at Jurassic-themed park entrance with pumpkins and vibrant signage.

Jurassic Newpark’s Halloween Experience

Jurassic Haunt

24th October to 1st November

Get ready for a roarsome Halloween adventure with Jurassic Haunt, Jurassic Newpark’s 2026 Halloween Experience in Kilkenny! This spooky season, the park transforms into a magical world of dinosaurs, witches, wizards, wicked surprises and family-friendly frights, with an incredible line-up of activities included in your ticket. Little witches and wizards can take part in the Jurassic Sorting Ceremony and hands-on Wizard Class, decorate delicious chocolate apples, tackle magical games and pose for themed photos before braving The Wicked Walk, Haunted Cabin, Haunted Jurassic Castle and creepy-crawly Spider Tunnel. Families can also enjoy the Dino Dance Show, complete a scavenger hunt to win a prize, hop aboard the Jurassic Halloween Express Train, enjoy face painting and much more, plus complimentary parking. With the perfect mix of Halloween magic, gentle scares, dinosaurs and hands-on family fun, Jurassic Haunt is a brilliant Halloween day out where there’s something around every corner for kids and grown-ups to discover together.

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Jurassic Newpark’s Afterdark Halloween Experience

The Witching Hour

30th and 31st of October 2026

When darkness falls, the dinosaurs come alive… The Witching Hour is Jurassic Newpark’s brand-new After Dark Halloween Experience for Kids, taking place for two nights only! Step through the gates during the eerie witching hours and discover Jurassic Newpark as you’ve never seen it before, transformed into a spectacular nighttime world of dinosaurs, Halloween magic, spooky surprises and family-friendly thrills. Brave the Scare Room, creep through the Jurassic Graveyard and giant Spider Tunnel, explore the chilling Jurassic Castle and take on Pterosaur Mountain and the Lost Valley Cyclone under the cover of darkness before climbing aboard the Jurassic Express for a haunting journey through the park. Gather in the Dino Den Theatre to hear the fascinating 700-year-old legend of Alice Kyteler, Kilkenny’s most famous witch. With roaming characters, eerie Halloween displays, prehistoric creatures, thrilling rides and frightfully good photo opportunities throughout the park, The Witching Hour promises a Halloween night the whole family won’t forget. Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and prepare to experience Jurassic Newpark after dark… if you’re brave enough!

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TOIL & TROUBLE FESTIVAL

Home of Halloween Kilkenny

Step into the magic of Halloween in Kilkenny with Toil & Trouble, a spellbinding festival inspired by the city’s medieval history and the infamous Kilkenny Witch Trials of 1324. Discover a captivating celebration of Irish folklore, storytelling, music, workshops and family-friendly experiences, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of Ireland’s Medieval City.

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Our Other Special Offer Accessories

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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Love Kilkenny Longer

Book a 2-night midweek break and enjoy a 10% discount with this special offer.

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Romantic Breaks

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Family Breaks

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Spa Breaks

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Midweek Breaks

At the 4-star Newpark Hotel, we believe in the art of indulgence.

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Weekend Breaks

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