Jurassic Newpark

Nestled at the edge of medieval Kilkenny City, Newpark Hotel already feels like a resort getaway, with so many attractions on-site that you never need to leave. One of our most unique features is Jurassic Newpark, one of Ireland’s only dinosaur-themed parks, located right here on the hotel grounds in Kilkenny. This interactive walk-through experience brings you face to face with life-sized, roaring, and moving robotic dinosaurs, proof that the giants of the past are once again roaming the land.

Jurassic Newpark is also home to Jurassic Bounce, one of Ireland’s largest inflatable parks; a medieval castle where little adventurers can play at being knights or royalty; the Jurassic Express, a charming train ride that takes you back in time; plus a whole range of other fun activities for all ages.

You’ll find Jurassic Newpark at the rear of the Newpark Hotel, just beyond the back car park.

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Dinosaur Park

Featuring seventeen life-size, moving dinosaurs, you will come face to face with some of the mightiest beasts to have ever lived.

Hear the roar of the Tyrannosaurus, see the size of the Brachiosaurus and marvel at the cunning of the Velociraptor. Alongside our prehistoric pals, you will get to meet many modern-day farm animals, from lovable llamas to incredible Emus!

Follow our Fairy Trail, where you can see the wonderful houses and homes of the wood fairies, and learn all about the park’s animals from Leafy, the talking tree! You can wrangle our ride-on baby T-rex, before looking straight into the enormous teeth of his mother from our treetop walkway!

Whiz around our Go-kart track, grab some Cretaceous Cuisine at the Jurassic Snack Shack, and have a blast at our Prehistoric Playground. There is plenty of ferocious fun to be had at Jurassic Newpark.

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Mini-wildlife Park

Another highlight of any visit to the Newpark is a visit to the mini wildlife farm where you can make friends with llamas, alpacas, emus, highland cattle, goats, sheep, ducks, and guinea fowl enjoy ‘feeding time’ on the farm, and the very popular adventure playground offering fun for all the family.

Jurassic Newpark Opening Hours

Jurassic Newpark’s Opening Hours are regularly subject to change, please keep an eye on our social media for most up to date information.

Jurassic Newpark is open 7 days a week to our Hotel guests from 10.30am to 5pm and closed to non residents on Tuesday and Wednesday.

While the park is open 7 days outside of school holidays, Jurassic Newpark is fully operational on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with all facilities in operation.

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On Tuesdays and Wednesdays some facilities are not in operation. Residents can access Jurassic Newpark at any time during daylight hours using their bedroom keycard and will have access to:

Complimentary access to the Under 3 section of Jurassic Bounce
Full access to Jurassic Castle playground
The Dino Trail and Fairy Trail
The Wildlife Farm
Adventure playground with zip line
Go-karts and pedal tractor area
Sand pit and covered fossil dig site
On-site vending machine
Takeaway beverages available inside the hotel, which can be brought out to the park

Please note that the Train, Pterosaur Mountain ride, the 4+ section of Jurassic Bounce, live shows, and the Snack Shack will not be in operation on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

NON RESIDENTS:

– School Term open Thursday to Monday 10.30am to 5pm Last entry 3pm
– School Holiday Open 7 days during from 9.30am to 6pm with Last entry at 4.30pm
– Bank holiday Monday from 10am to 6pm with Last entry at 4pm

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(All Residents Have Complimentary Entry, Bounce Additional)

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We would love to see how you spent your time at Jurassic Newpark, so why not use the hashtag #notjustawalkinthepark and tag us in your social media posts or images?

Reviews from Visitors

“Visited today with my kids aged between 6 and 12. Very reasonably priced and we really enjoyed it. My dinosaur obsessed 6 year old was amazed by the dinos, the playground had lots to do for all ages and the animals are gorgeous. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food we got was great also. Would highly recommend for a fantastic family day out!”

“Great place to spend a day with a family. Playground, dinosaurs. Is there anything that kids need more? They were running on fumes afterwards”

“We absolutely love the Newpark hotel and have been numerous times. For us the added Newpark Jurassic experience is a fantastic addition and our three kids aged 8, 5 and 2 had a fabulous time. The staff were all friendly and it’s lovely to have an exciting new place to bring the kids. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we spent hours there”

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