Nore Valley Park Open Farm

Nore Valley Park Open Farm

Nore Valley Park Open Farm Kilkenny has operated as an open pet farm and caravan park since 1989 and attracts many families and groups each year. There are a whole variety of animals to see and enjoy.

The farm is a nostalgic trip to the past or a new experience in the idyllic Nore Valley. You can take time out and stroll around the farm, allow the children to play in an interactive and relaxing setting. Bottle feed lambs or goats and feed ducks and turkeys as well as learn about your Irish heritage of farming.

As well as animals to see at Nore Valley Park Open Pet Farm there is a playground, sandpit with diggers, straw play area and Giant chess to keep the children entertained. You can relax with a cup of tea and home baked scone or biscuits.

Even in wet weather there is still plenty of fun to be had, with indoor facilities to amuse the entire family. You can stay as long as you like - a few hours or the whole day.

Additional attractions at Nore Valley Park Open Farm for all age groups include Pedal go-karts, Crazy golf , Indoor 3D Maze and Trailer Rides.

Easter Fun Event

Each year the Easter egg hunt is a big family dayout. It is held on the Saturday a week before Easter and is a great days fun for all the family with loads of eggs to be found.

Nore Valley Open Farm Opening Times

• Open Monday - Saturday  9.00 - 18.00, Closed Sunday 
• From  March - October

Nore Valley Open Farm Admission Charges

• Group guided tour    €6
• Family group (no guide)    €5.80
• Crazy Golf    €3.  -  Group Discount    €2.50
• Pedal Go Karts     €1.50  -   Group Discount     €1.30 
• Maze    €1.00 - per entry/level 
• Trailer ride    €1.50  -  Group Discount     €1.30   

Maze: 3-dimensional indoor maze, a special experience. Different levels for different age groups.
 

Nore Valley Open Farm Activies

• Cuddle a rabbit and pet the animals
• Bottle feed pet lambs or goats
• Pedal Go-Karts & Trailer Rides
• 3-Dimensional indoor Maze, Crazy Golf
• Fun in straw bounce or swings and slides
• Sand pit with diggers
• Identify crops, plants and trees
• Wide range of commercial & small farm animals
• Giant Chess

Nore Valley Open Farm Facilities

• Souvenir and tuck shop
• American-style fort
• Picnic areas (indoor or outdoors)
• Tea/coffee to go
• River walk
• Car/bus park
• Toilet facilities

Nore Valley Park Open Farm School Tours

Teachers and group leaders free. This includes a guide for each class (around 30 children) for the entire 2-hour visit. This  includes picnic or barbecue and play.

Tours are geared to suit different age groups from pre-school to 3rd level students. Bring your own picnic or order a simple barbecue lunch consisting of sausages or burger in roll & salad trimmings, carton of natural fruit juice, an apple and chocolate biscuit bar. Tea/coffee provided free for teachers and coach drivers.

Nore Valley Camping And Caravan Park

Nore Valley Camping And Caravan Park is a family run site which is located in a quiet, peaceful valley and is personally supervised at all times. A high standard of cleanliness is a priority throughout site and amenities.

There are Free showers and hot water. It is situated on the Nore Valley Pet Farm . Patrons have free access to the farm and children are encouraged to assist in animal feeding.

There is lots to do with river walk through farm and woodland, children's play area, sandpit with diggers and chess all free. Also at extra charge poolroom, crazy golf, pedal go-karts, trailer rides and 3D indoor maze. Within10 km swimming, fishing, canoeing, golf, craft shops, horse riding and many historical sites.
 

• Open: 1 March - 31 October
• Area: 4.9 acres
• Number of pitches: 60

Nore Valley Camping And Caravan Park have won the following Failte Ireland Awards:

• 1999 3 Star Park Merit Award
• 2000 Ambience Award
• 2002 3 Star Park Merit Award
• 2003 Best 3 Star Park

Nore Valley Park Open Farm Direction

Nore Valley Park is situated 11 km from Kilkenny and 3.2 km from Bennettsbridge.

From Kilkenny take R700 to Bennettsbridge. Just before bridge turn right at sign, then after 3.2km turn left at sign.

From Waterford Rd. (N10) At Ennisnag crossroads, turn right at sign 2km from the crossroad. Turn right at sign.

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