Step back in time and see what life was like for a wealthy 17th century merchant and his family. Visit Ireland’s best-preserved Tudor townhouse and garden – right in the heart of Kilkenny city. Join a guided tour to get the complete story of John Rothe and his family or explore at your leisure on a self-guided tour – wander through the three houses, cobbled courtyards and restored garden to get a sense of what it was truly like for a family to live here. Entrance to the restored garden is included in general admission – the perfect place to relax and escape the crowds. Genealogy Services I Historical Books I Gift Shop I Events Guided tours daily, please check our website for the most up-to-date tour times. Self-guided tours available at any time during opening hours. Last admission is one hour before closing time.

St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and named after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the church that originally stood on the site in the 6th century. The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City. Tourists can enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing great views of the city (weather permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is one of only two Round Towers that people can climb in Ireland.. Admission fee applies for visit into Cathedral and Round Tower.

Jurassic Newpark is Ireland's only Dinosaur Theme Park, now including Jurassic Bounce: our 50-metre covered inflatable jump park. Walk the Dino Trail & encounter 17 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, explore the adventure playground complete with zip line & believe in magic as you wander the fairy village. Jurassic Newpark also boasts an incredible array of animals with the mini wildlife farm — meet the alpacas & emus, the miniature donkeys & bunny rabbits, the sika deer & goats, plus many more. Burn off some energy on our pedal go-kart track, or excavate some ancient treasures in our fossil dig site before embarking on an incredible educational journey with a fascinating Dinosaur Show in the Dino Den arena. Feeling peckish? Tuck into some refreshments at the Jurassic Snack Shack or the Dino Delights Dessert Bar, with a menu which promises something to satisfy the whole family. Avid dinosaur fans can become an Honorary Park Ranger with a range of merchandise in the gift shop.