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ACTIVITIES
There are a host of activities available for you to enjoy on our 500 acre estate from Walking
Trails to Falconry. The county of Kilkenny, in which Mount Juliet is situated, also provides many
complementary attractions if you wish to venture out beyond the walls of the estate. We have put
together some ideas below for you to make the most of your time with us.
JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE EQUESTRIAN
To play golf at Mount Juliet is to experience up to MJ Equestrian centre is a rider’s paradise in the
7,200 yards of visionary, a Jack Nicklaus Signature midst of the award-winning Mount Juliet Estate
Designed Parkland, set across 180 acres of rolling with a wide variety of pasture, park and woodland.
Irish countryside. Our Experienced instructors along with our
excellent facilities allow us to cater to groups and
Magnificent specimen trees, miles of rushing river individuals of all abilities with activities to satisfy
and verdant pastures all play their part, bringing their ambitions, expectations and professional
sensational natural beauty to a course that is goals. Our offering includes trail rides, livery,
ranked among the world’s finest parkland courses horse sales as well as horse riding lessons.
and has played host to numerous unforgettable Open 8am-6pm Monday to Sunday
tournaments.
Open 7am-7pm Please see our website for pricing and packages
Golf tuition at the Golf Academy is available by www.mjequestrian.eu
appointment.Hotel residents get preferable golf Email: bookings@mjequestrian.eu
rates. Please call the Golf Shop on Ext 2601 Mobile: +353 56 773 85 62
THE TREATMENT SUITES, OUR BOUTIQUE SPA Please Note: All Estate activities and dining
experiences must be pre-booked prior to arrival on
Time has a habit of slowing down on the Mount Juliet
the estate. Email reservations@mountjuliet.ie
estate; of stretching out and letting you celebrate
or call 056 777 3000.
the things you rarely get the chance to otherwise –
starting, most importantly, with yourself.
Located in and around Hunter’s Yard, you will find
a host of facilities and treatments that are all
designed to help you enjoy your time with us in the
most relaxing and rejuvenating manner.
Open 10am-6pm daily
Please see our Spa Brochure for more information
or call Ext 1316ACTIVITIES
ARCHERY FALCONRY
From budding little Robin Hoods to championship
How often does one get the opportunity to
level bowmen, we welcome archers of all ages and
interact so intimately with one of nature’s most
abilities to practice this ancient art amidst the
beguiling hunting animals? At Mount Juliet, our
evocative, picturesque surroundings of Mount Juliet.
falconry experiences take the form of various
walks through the estate with our expert falconers.
Single €35 per person Not only will you have the chance to witness the
Under 18s €20 per person profoundly close relationship that exists between
Child Under 12 €15 per person falconer and falcon, you will also have the chance
to handle the birds yourself. Don the beautifully
crafted leather glove and watch as it takes flight
FISHING from its perch on your fingers, returning to feed
Even the most eye-catching countryside can be when you summon it.
elevated by stretches of open water, running free
as it cuts a path through pastures and woodland
HEALTH CLUB
alike. At Mount Juliet, we are particularly blessed
in this respect, with not one but two significant For those seeking the euphoric release of a
rivers within its walls: the famous River Nore and perfectly-weighted workout, our health club
its tributary, the King’s River. Both rivers have offers the equipment and atmosphere to break
supplied the tables of Mount Juliet Estate, and the most rewarding of sweats. The swimming pool
other great houses of the area, with plentiful and gymnasium play host to a range of different
catches of salmon and wild brown trout, through classes, while the sauna and steam rooms ensure
the years. you can come back down to earth in
eucalyptus-scented surroundings.
Full day Adults only €100
Half day Adults €50 Open Monday - Friday: 7am to 9pm,
Half day Child €30 Saturday - Sunday: 8am to 9pm
Children’s times: 9am to 6pm
Ghilly Half Day €50
Ghilly Full Day €100
Salmon Fishing Licence €37
Rates include equipment
Please Note: All Estate activities and dining
experiences must be pre-booked prior to arrival on
the estate. Email reservations@mountjuliet.ie
or call 056 777 3000.WALKING & RUNNING TRAILS YOGA
We have many walking and running trails within Please contact the Health Club for more
our 500 acres on the estate to enjoy. information and booking terms.
GO WITH THE FLOW
Estate maps are available at reception.
Go with the Flow are located 30 mins away in
TREASURE HUNTS Graiguenamanagh. Please contact our Front office
team for more information and booking terms.
Discover the highlights of our wonderful estate
in a fun filled Treasure hunt on our picturesque
AL FRESCO DINING ON THE ESTATE
grounds by those who know the estate best.
Afternoon Tea:
GETTING AROUND Something so sumptuous, it deserves to be
savoured in the most fitting of surroundings.
Bicycles are available to hire from reception to
We aim to offer exactly that in the tranquil
explore our wonderful surroundings.
surrounds on the estate . In each picturesque
€20/hour
setting, we serve up a delicately delicious menu
of finger sandwiches, homemade scones, jams,
FAIRY GARDEN macarons, cakes and signature beverages between
Enjoy our Fairy Garden close to the Manor house 1pm and 5pm every day.
and make wishes on your favourite door!
From €40 per person
PLAYGROUND
Picnics:
Outdoor playground to enjoy with your children on
What finer way to enjoy our wonderful estate
the estate. Open from 8am daily.
than a private lunch outdoors. We will assemble
Complete with Zipwire, swings and slide is the a bespoke gourmet hamper that meets your
perfect place for fun. requirements and dietary needs, which you can
share with your loved one, creating new memories
TENNIS COURTS here at Mount Juliet Estate.
Enjoy a game of Tennis in our outdoor tennis court, From €45 per person
surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the
estate. Please Note: All Estate activities and dining
experiences must be pre-booked prior to arrival on
the estate. Email reservations@mountjuliet.ie
or call 056 777 3000.TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN KILKENNY CASTLECOMER DISCOVERY PARK For families who love an adrenalin filled day followed by a picnic, then Castlecomer Discovery Park is the ideal place. The 80-acre activity park features a wide range of exhilarating activities for all ages, from the fun and challenging tree-top walk high amongst the sycamore trees to archery and zip lines. For the younger children, there’s a playground, an elf and fairy village, a giant bouncing net and a Junior Woodland Adventure Course where children navigate a series of low-risk challenges, balancing and steering their way through the obstacles. Visit www.discoverypark.ie or call 056 44 40 707. NORE VALLEY PARK Set in Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny, Nore Valley Park is a family-run camping and caravan park as well as an activity centre and open farm with a variety of animals. Mobile homes and Lodges are available for rental. For children who adore animals, Nore Valley Park offer families an opportunity to bottle feed the baby lambs, or handle a small rabbit. Picnics are encouraged and a small on-site shop offers coffee and tea and home baked treats. Visit www.norevalleypark.com or call 056 77 27 229. KILKENNY CASTLE PARK & PLAYGROUND Kilkenny Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic and historic sites, year-round tours are available, and the parkland of the castle has 50 acres to explore. Kilkenny Castle Park provides the ideal spot for a picnic no matter how big the family are!! The park also has one of Kilkenny’s only outdoor cinemas which runs throughout the summer; woodland walks & a superb children’s playground with swings, slides, bridges and benches for adults too and is open until 8.30pm during the summer. Visit www.kilkennycastle.ie or call 056 77 04 100. DUNMORE CAVES Dunmore Caves is the perfect location to go cave exploring with the kids and is just a 10-minute drive outside the city. A series of limestone caves can be toured with a guide for as little as €13 for a family. The knowledgeable guides will fascinate young and old alike with the gory history of the caves. The caves boast wonderful examples of stalagmites and stalactites. The highlight of the tour comes when all the lights get switched off! It also has an Exhibition area for those who don’t wish to visit the dark depths of the caves! Visit www.Heritageireland.ie or call 056 77 67 726. MEDIEVAL MILE MUSEUM No visit to Kilkenny is complete without a trip to the Medieval Mile Museum in the converted St. Mary’s Church. Situated in the centre of the city and of the Mile, this is a wonderful place for families and group tours to experience life centuries ago in the city. The 45-minute guided tours are available from €12/€5 for adults/children, and the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and events. Visit www.medievalmilemuseum.ie or call 056 78 17 022.
WOODSTOCK GARDENS The stunning Woodstock Gardens are located in the south east of Kilkenny just outside the picturesque village of Inistioge. The gardens, overlooking the River Nore Valley, offer visitors a wide variety of attractions and are a relaxing and beautiful environment in which to spend a day! There are picnic tables around the gardens, a playground and an orienteering course for the more adventurous families. There is a €4 admission fee per car, payable on exit. Visit www.woodstock.ie or call 056 77 94 373. KILKENNY CYCLING TOURS What better way to see the city while taking in some exercise than taking a guided cycling tour! Kilkenny Cycling Tours offer three guided cycling tours per day during the summer from customer’s hotels or a pre-arranged location in the city centre. The tour is approximately two hours and can be shortened or extended to suit all ages. Bike and Hike involves cycling from Kilkenny City to scenic Bennettsbridge. The cycle is about 10km and takes approximately 45minutes. Self- guided tours are also available. Visit www.kilkennycyclingtours.com or call 086 89 54 961. NATIONAL REPTILE ZOO Meet some of the world’s rarest and most unusual animals at Ireland’s only reptile zoo! Situated in Kilkenny City, the National Reptile Zoo is dedicated to the conservation of these amazing creatures and their habitats. Open 10am to 6pm, seven days a week, year round, the zoo has over 50 exhibits, Animal Encounter Zone, Nocturnal Realm, Media Room, Education Rooms, Coffee Shop, Souvenir Shop and Play Area, we can keep the entire family entertained and educated all at once! When it comes to looking for things to do, the Reptile Zoo is the obvious answer! Visit www.nationalreptilezoo.ie or call 056 77 61 783. KILKENNY CITY ROAD TRAIN All aboard! The Kilkenny City Road Train Tour is a wonderful way to see all the historical sites and points of interest in Kilkenny city. Departing from Kilkenny Castle you will be taken on a historical and fascinating tour with a full commentary of detailed insights, facts, and folklore of the medieval city. Rated as the number 1 Tour it has also seen it been awarded the “Certificate of Excellence” by Tripadvisor.com, which is awarded based on consistently earning great reviews from travellers! Visit www.kilkennyroadtraintours.com or call 087 67 78 832.
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