Castlecomer Discovery Park
Castlecomer Discovery Park
Castlecomer Discovery Park
4.4
09:30 - 17:00
Monday
09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:00
Thursday
09:30 - 17:00
Friday
09:30 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 16:00
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About
Castlecomer Discovery Park is a young park, opened since 2007. Set in a beautiful 80 acre woodland, Castlecomer Discovery Park boasts an exciting range of recreational and educational activities. Suitable for all ages, it is home to Ireland's Longest Zipline, Octagon High Ropes Course, Skywalk Challenge, Free Fall, Climbing Wall, Junior Woodland Adventure Course, Bouncy Net, Archery, Boating & Walking trails. We also cater for School Tours & Field Studies and Team-Building days out. Elf & Fairy Village, Coal-mining museum, woodland Canopy Cafe, animal viewing area, playground and more! Castlecomer Discovery Park is a social-community enterprise, a registered charity and operates on a not for profit basis.
Our activities are currently open midweek to groups only and open weekends to the public!
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4.4
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Suzanne
Dublin, Ireland7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
My family and I had the best time here , we couldn’t fault any part of our day !
On arrival to leaving the staff were exceptional , especially Hannah on the Skywalk who kindly went above and beyond to help my daughter gain the confidence to try the skywalk . Her gentleness and professionalism was simply lovely .
Would highly recommend this park , we look forward to returning again .
On arrival to leaving the staff were exceptional , especially Hannah on the Skywalk who kindly went above and beyond to help my daughter gain the confidence to try the skywalk . Her gentleness and professionalism was simply lovely .
Would highly recommend this park , we look forward to returning again .
Written 11 August 2024
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kedma
Portland, OR26 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited with the family which includes 3 teenage boys. We chose the climbing wall and obstacle course. They didn’t like the climbing wall and honestly I wouldn’t put for it because it was like a five min experience BUT the obstacle course on the other hand was FANTASTIC and they had the best time ever.
Written 22 August 2024
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Sinead C
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
Great experience today @ castlecomer. We booked the treetop walk for family of 4 to include two adults and 7 and 10yr old. The nerves v much got the better of the youngest but the staff were on hand and v encouraging …got through it eventually and smiles at the end…..surrounding area is lovely with plenty of walks and play areas. Just to note, parking is an add-on regardless of booking any activities. 10 year old described it as the highlight of his summer.
Written 16 August 2022
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Roam0806
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We stopped by here on the way home from a family holiday in Waterford. This was not the place to do so. We were 6 adults and 6 children. We would have had to drop over €350 for an activity that lasted max 2 hours. We did the pedalo boats with the kids though and that was good value. The walk was pleasant and lots of picnic areas (but few bins).
The hospitality was a joke. All young teenagers while very pleasant hadn't a clue. They were left to their own devices running a sandwich bar and coffee shop. The food was disgusting. The toilets were not the cleanest. Overall felt like nobody was in charge of the whole place.
The hospitality was a joke. All young teenagers while very pleasant hadn't a clue. They were left to their own devices running a sandwich bar and coffee shop. The food was disgusting. The toilets were not the cleanest. Overall felt like nobody was in charge of the whole place.
Written 27 August 2024
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FishesOnTour
County Wexford, Ireland6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
My 11 year old son chose Castlecomer Discovery Park to celebrate his recent birthday with 9 of his friends and 4 adults and we ALL had a fantastic day out! From dealing with staff via email to initally organise the booking to the final wave goodbye at the park yesterday, the whole process was seamless and so well run.
The staff on arrival were very friendly and efficient. Our activities and their timings were confirmed, wristbands put on the boys and final payment completed within minutes of arrival. I had already completed the disclaimer paperwork prior to our arrival which possibly helped. We were also extended an invitation to use the large bench seated area in reception to have our packed lunch at once we had finished the activities and shown the cafe next to it should we need to purchase any teas/coffees. At the end of the activities we got caught in a heavy shower on our way back across the park so to have a space indoors to relax and eat was an absolute godsend!
We had booked the boys in for the Treetop Walk and Climbing Wall so we headed there first. The staff were ready and waiting to harness the children safely and explained clearly exactly what to do. One of the boys didn't want to do the Treetop Walk but he did want to try the Climbing Wall...there was no problem and no pressure. On the Treetop Walk some of the boys were quite scared initially but again directions and encouragement from the staff really helped. The sense of achievement on the faces of the boys once they had completed the course was priceless!
Next we all tried Archery. The same here, staff were waiting for us and clear, safe instructions were given before anyone tried the activity. We were split into groups for this one and the instructions repeated for each group which I was very impressed with. We had lots of fun and banter with the staff and everyone really enjoyed the activity.
We finished with the 4 adults getting harnessed up for the Zipline. Safety again was paramount here. We all got to the jump off point but only 2 of us actually went through with it...one being my 76 year old Dad! Legend! He loved it and had the walk back to the top not been so far am sure he would have done it again!!
All in all it was a really fantastic day out. The staff at Castlecomer Discovery Park are what makes this place so good. They knew their stuff, safety was foremost in their minds but so was accommodating our requests and ensuring everyone was having fun. The park is fabulous, lots of walking though so bear that in mind. The facilities within the reception building were perfect and very clean.
We spent about 4 hours here, from arrival to departure.
Great day out...highly recommend!
The staff on arrival were very friendly and efficient. Our activities and their timings were confirmed, wristbands put on the boys and final payment completed within minutes of arrival. I had already completed the disclaimer paperwork prior to our arrival which possibly helped. We were also extended an invitation to use the large bench seated area in reception to have our packed lunch at once we had finished the activities and shown the cafe next to it should we need to purchase any teas/coffees. At the end of the activities we got caught in a heavy shower on our way back across the park so to have a space indoors to relax and eat was an absolute godsend!
We had booked the boys in for the Treetop Walk and Climbing Wall so we headed there first. The staff were ready and waiting to harness the children safely and explained clearly exactly what to do. One of the boys didn't want to do the Treetop Walk but he did want to try the Climbing Wall...there was no problem and no pressure. On the Treetop Walk some of the boys were quite scared initially but again directions and encouragement from the staff really helped. The sense of achievement on the faces of the boys once they had completed the course was priceless!
Next we all tried Archery. The same here, staff were waiting for us and clear, safe instructions were given before anyone tried the activity. We were split into groups for this one and the instructions repeated for each group which I was very impressed with. We had lots of fun and banter with the staff and everyone really enjoyed the activity.
We finished with the 4 adults getting harnessed up for the Zipline. Safety again was paramount here. We all got to the jump off point but only 2 of us actually went through with it...one being my 76 year old Dad! Legend! He loved it and had the walk back to the top not been so far am sure he would have done it again!!
All in all it was a really fantastic day out. The staff at Castlecomer Discovery Park are what makes this place so good. They knew their stuff, safety was foremost in their minds but so was accommodating our requests and ensuring everyone was having fun. The park is fabulous, lots of walking though so bear that in mind. The facilities within the reception building were perfect and very clean.
We spent about 4 hours here, from arrival to departure.
Great day out...highly recommend!
Written 23 February 2020
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irl
Dublin, Ireland101 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My family completed the 2 hours Skywalk ovwe 3 levels. The cost was 25euro each. It was on the pricey side but well worth it in the end. They completed all 3 levels. They were so tired after it!! It is a very well run place and staff are trained to a very high level. Parking over 1 hour costs 4 euro. We will return.
Written 4 November 2023
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Sheena M
8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The team organised the most wonderful day for a family event. They allowed us access to the Upper Lake to launch a handcrafted kayak made by my father. The team, Jo, Stephen , Monique and the rest of the team were super, they looked after 40+people on the day. We hired one of the Domes and got caterers in for the event.
Boating and ziplines fantastic experience
Boating and ziplines fantastic experience
Written 24 June 2022
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Brenster75
Fundao, Portugal26 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great day out at the park. We did the Octagon & Zipline package. The staff were very professional and friendly. They hooked us up to the harnesses and checked everyone was prepared and made us practice before we climbed on to the game. The Octagon was a workout trying to balance at a height. The zipline is great fun, I was nervous as I was due launch from drop off point, but the staff member was lovely, and she put me at ease. Once you get moving it is a thrill and over in a flash, but the views over the park as you move across it are beautiful. I can't wait to go back.
Written 2 August 2023
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Mairead2104
Mountmellick, Ireland36 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Hubby and I went with our teen and daughter in early 20s. On landing we thought it was just for younger kids but not so. We did one of the walks and thoroughly enjoyed it. We then went on the zipline. It was such fun. Then we ate our picnic in the courtyard being blessed with a lovely day. There is a restaurant but we were self-sufficient so just got coffees. Then we went to the museum. It is so interesting and so well presented. Our only suggestions would be to tell people to move to the next station as we sat and wondered the first time what we do next. Also the next station starts quite quickly once the previous one is finished and we wondered if our older rellies might have time to get to the next point on time if they had been with us.
Written 9 April 2022
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TippGirl61
3 contributions
Aug 2021
My friend had booked the tree top climbing and zip line for our daughters 12 and 15 years old.
I was disappointed in that there was no supervision around the tree top climbing, at one point there were 4 girls on one platform and I had to ask staff to do something about it. Three of them were waiting to walk across a line to go on the zip line platform, but someone decided to to return to the climbing from the zip line platform . This should not have been allowed.
Except for one staff member who was with those waiting to go on the zip line, all other staff members were under the cover as it was raining at the time.
I was disappointed in that there was no supervision around the tree top climbing, at one point there were 4 girls on one platform and I had to ask staff to do something about it. Three of them were waiting to walk across a line to go on the zip line platform, but someone decided to to return to the climbing from the zip line platform . This should not have been allowed.
Except for one staff member who was with those waiting to go on the zip line, all other staff members were under the cover as it was raining at the time.
Written 3 August 2021
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70vicky
Dublin, Ireland
Does the park have camping facilities or are there any close by.
Written 25 July 2018
hi Elizbeth are there daily passes or how are the activities paid for ie how much is it in general for a couple of kids for the day?
Written 30 March 2016
Hellow,
Is it possible to get there in a public transportion?
If there is what is the best way?
Thank you!
Written 28 July 2015
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