Activities Around Us

Punchestown Racecourse - Jump Horse Racing and only 3.2kms from us!

An award winning sporting venue that is steeped in history, Punchestown Racecourse near Naas, County Kildare, is the home of Irish jump racing. Punchestown offers an authentic Irish experience where you can rub shoulders with racing greats, and create unparalleled memories.

It is set in a natural amphitheater, within one hour of Dublin and only 3.2 kms from us. The racecourse proudly hosts the famous five day Punchestown Festival that kicks off on the last Tuesday of April each year.

Naas Racecourse - Top Class Flat & Jump Horse Racing in Naas, 5kms from us!

Nothing beats the excitement of a day at Naas Racecourse, home of both Flat racing and National Hunt horse racing. Great food, entertainment and racing are to be had in the Lily and Wilde restaurant. Whether you book a  table in the Panoramic Restaurant, Afternoon Tea or a Buffet option in one of their Private Suites, you are sure to be wonderfully looked after!

The Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens - An day outdoors among champion horses -

Horse racing is a key fixture in Irish culture, and Kildare is the birthplace of champions and legends in the sport. If you’re planning a trip to the Thoroughbred County, there’s one place that needs to be on every horse lover’s bucket list – the Irish National Stud and Gardens.

Take a visit to the beating heart of the Irish horse racing industry and the only stud farm in Ireland open to the public. For a place that has consistently produced equine royalty, it seems only fitting that its former visitors have included queens and presidents. 

Shop at Kildare Village - Over 100 luxurious brands with exclusive savings - Only 22 minutes drive

Kildare Village is Ireland’s premier luxury shopping destination, less than an half an hour from us. Explore over 100 world-renowned brands offering exceptional savings on fashion, lifestyle, and homeware in a beautiful open-air village setting. Enhance your visit with exclusive services such as personal shopping, hands-free shopping, and reserved parking, along with a selection of inviting dining options.

Visit the Arthur Guinness Graveyard - Only 8.2kms away

Uncle Arthur is buried at Oughterard graveyard near Ardclough, a 8.2km distance from us. The tiny cemetery of Oughterard is located on a small hill surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The site dates back to the 6th century and contains a 10th-century round tower, a 14th-century church, and a 17th-century castle. It also contains the grave of one of Arthur Guinness and has become a Mecca for discerning tourists. It is believed that Arthur’s grandfather, William Read, a farmer by trade set up a roadside stand near here to sell his homebrew to soldiers during the Jacobite wars of 1690. From such inauspicious beginnings, a legend was born.