Other attractions to visit nearby
These wonderful sites are within walking distance of the Castle.
Medieval Mile Museum (300m)
Uncover 800 years of the City’s Medieval history.
Butler Gallery (600m)
Butler Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery and museum with a permanent collection in the South East of Ireland.
Rothe House & Garden (650m)
Nestled in the centre of the Medieval Mile, it is Kilkenny’s Tudor hidden gem.
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny (650m)
Immerse yourself in the story of Smithwick’s, told as the locals know it. A 300-year heritage combines with world-class brewing innovation to create a Smithwick’s tour – an experience that can’t be beat
St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower (1km)
St. Canice’s Cathedral is one of the most prominent sights in Kilkenny, standing on a 6th century ecclesiastical site.
Kilkenny Famine Experience (2kms)
This free AV tour will bring you around the buildings of the Workhouse telling the human stories of the inmates that lived and died within the walls.
