Title: Newpark Travel Guide: Best of Newpark, Kilkenny Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newpark](https://expedia.co.uk/Newpark-Hotels.d921517130946875392.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newpark Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newpark.d921517130946875392.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newpark Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newpark.d921517130946875392.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newpark Travel Guide ## Kilkenny ![Castillo de Kilkenny. Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castillo de Kilkenny. Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Newpark Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kilkenny travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny.dx8298) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/394bd90b-648d-445d-8b0b-1cc6a425cd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Castle 4.5/5(22 reviews) After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Attraction) ![Aerial drone view on Galway city. River Corrib and rowing club. Dark dramatic sunset sky. Nobody. Popular tourist and business city with rich history.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174773/655a0450-656f-49ea-9562-9046c37ea55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Hub 4/5(10 reviews) There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.Attraction) ![St. Canice\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090025/5fd74a5f-6c91-430f-8030-c7290c3dbb9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Canice's Cathedral 4/5(4 reviews) St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Attraction) ![Black Abbey which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090023/8ca8fc43-3d97-4561-b236-265de3472a2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Abbey You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Abbey-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090023.Attraction) ![Rothe House featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090021/702a8143-cad7-4870-a68c-2c5ff76f242d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rothe House You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.Attraction) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/649209758610890752/dcdd6670-ad84-4f7f-9be4-1f718926f9d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Medieval-Mile-Museum-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d649209758610890752.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46181928/eaea07a7-86f6-4fb1-8955-52fec6dbe29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb £9 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-st-canices-cathedral-and-round-tower-climb.a46181928.activity-details) ![Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/742990/3e757001-f31a-4b02-8e40-7601434eaf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details) ![Discover Kilkenny on a Guided Walking Tour with a Local Expert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3264300/cb0879b6-bf02-41d7-a84e-6dad29a3967c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories. £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-walking-tour-800-years-of-stories.a3264300.activity-details) ![Kilkenny Dark Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47781570/0567f114-822a-43a4-b9d5-b74f8168f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Dark Tours £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-dark-tours.a47781570.activity-details) ![Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4219222/1ccb4508-a209-421f-a55c-e360eb607216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Tour in French – with Certified Local Guide £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-tour-in-french-with-certified-local-guide.a4219222.activity-details) ![Medieval Mile Walking Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46751968/0429e34d-bf86-491f-88a3-9acd22ccd873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medieval Mile Street Tour £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/medieval-mile-street-tour.a46751968.activity-details) [See all activities in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newpark ![Newpark Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19533/d62f7d46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newpark Hotel Castlecomer Road Kilkenny Kilkenny Stay at this spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (760 reviews) Elevator beside room very load. Water was murky in swimming brownish tint off of it. Terrible smell in steam room and womens changing room was off putting. Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=19533&PinnedHotelID=19533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=19533&PinnedHotelID=19533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) ![LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285000/99284908/6dea0d07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Kilkenny South East Stay at this cottage in Kilkenny. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Great place for 7 of us to stay near town for a wedding. Luckily we had decent weather because it was a bit of a walk down into town (20 minutes). All in all good place for 8 people to stay together Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=99284908&PinnedHotelID=99284908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=99284908&PinnedHotelID=99284908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) ![Lovers' Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44820000/44818000/44817946/23840133_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovers' Lodge Kilkenny Kilkenny (county) Stay at this apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions laser Combat Kilkenny and Nowlan Park are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=44817946&PinnedHotelID=44817946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=44817946&PinnedHotelID=44817946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) ![Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522510/2d69ee91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £103 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Staff were very helpful and polite. The bedroom was spotless, and very warm. We tried to turn the radiator down, but we couldn't, apart from that everything was good. Breakfast had plenty of choice, Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/5ec3183c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £90 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews) Everything was to our liking and the staff was extra helpful, would definitely stay there again. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=921517130946875392) ![Pembroke Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4050000/4044100/4044019/7c1fdc83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pembroke Hotel 11 Patrick Street Kilkenny £131 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deansground While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072) ![Kilkenny Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921516177654784000/80dc175a-bce6-4f4c-ad70-36e33ee3d24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Talbotsinch Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000) ![Kilkenny Castle during the day in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921519065978347520/04bf67a0-fe9f-4292-9e9b-9e2eaff7fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Walkinslough While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maidenhill Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Maidenhill.dx921518345587953664) ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Smithsland Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club. 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