Set in a stunning 80 acre woodland, Castlecomer Discovery Park boasts an exciting range of recreational and educational activities. There’s a whole day of fantastic activities to be experienced for visitors of all ages so come see for yourself! At Castlecomer Discovery Park we offer a wide range of fun, challenging and exhilarating activities that can be enjoyed on your own, as a couple, together as a family or as a group of friends, colleagues, teammates, classmates or scouts group etc Timber Tumbles Playground Set at the entrance to the park, the Timber Tumbles Playground a fun adventure play area suitable for children aged 2-14 year-olds. The playground reflects the coal-mining theme of the local area and includes a mini zip-wire, climbing wall, swings and slide. The playground was designed following extensive consultation with local children and incorporates a mining theme to reflect Castlecomer’s rich coal mining heritage e.g. a truck cart, tunnel conveyor belt, amphibian creature etc. The playground uses Robina wood and other natural materials to fit with the wooded setting. The Timber Tumbles Playground is owned and managed by Kilkenny County Council. All children using the playground must be supervised by an adult at all times. Junior Woodland Adventure Course The exciting new Junior Woodland Adventure Course was specially designed to encourage small children to become more active and adventurous in a woodland environment. Made of natural materials, traditional rope and Larch wood, it’s a series of low-risk challenges where children balance and steer their way through the course. ISuitable for 3-8 year-olds, and helmets are provided. First come first served basis, tickets at reception or at the course Check for open periods Elf & Fairy Village FREE to enjoy everyday..this enchanting woodland area is a magical experience for all the family! The Elf & Fairy village has a small yellow sweet shop, cute café, an underground bunker, and an amazing Head Quarters for the fairy folk! It’s full of colourful hand-carved toadstool mushrooms where children can meander through the woodland paths. Visitors, of all ages, can enjoy the woodland village which is FREE and is a short 7-10 minute walk from reception. Next to the village is the stunning new hexagonal shaped ‘Bluebell Playhouse. Handcrafted, the playhouse has a number of rustic benches for children to read some of the books from the ‘woodland’...