Halloween at Castlecomer Discovery Park

Halloween Mid Term Break at Castlecomer Discovery Park Discover the natural world this Mid Term Break! The Discovery park remains open during Level 3 as a recreational resource for the people of Kilkenny. Autumn is known as the season of colour for a good reason! Our woodland erupts in fiery bursts of red, orange and bronze, creating beautiful landscapes for you to enjoy. In this challenging year we are all appreciating the outdoors, the fresh air, the freedom to move and get active whilst being emersed in nature. That’s why a visit to Castlecomer Discovery Park this mid term break is a must do for a day trip or if you are on staycation. Our adventure activities are open for you to enjoy each day during the mid-term break, such as our tree top walk, octagon, archery and junior play areas. Activities are open 11.00 – 3.00 every day from 24 th October to 1 st November. Booking is highly recommended on www.discoverypark.ie In addition, this Halloween we are focusing on nature and family time as our theme. Get outdoors and spend some time getting up close to the natural world and the biodiversity that surrounds us. Family Bug & Nature Hunts | Every day during the school break (24 Oct – 1 Nov). How would your family fare as a nature detective, join us for our Bug & Nature hunts in our stunning forest. This is an activity that all the family can do and is suitable for 5 upwards. Children are natural born explorers and this activity gives them the opportunity to search out the abundance of insect life under rocks, and logs and in ponds. Bug viewers are provided and our trained guide will give you lots of interesting facts about our inspect life. The sessions last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Cost per person is €5. Hunt times are 12.00, 1.15 and 2.30. Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt This Halloween we have created a family friendly scavenger hunt around the park that uses the movie favourite “Monsters Inc” as its theme. Get those little feet walking through our beautiful woodlands to find the many clues along the way, take time to do a small monster craft before heading back to collect a little surprise. In a world behind our closet doors, monsters reign supreme. €7.50 per child (suitable for kids 4 – 8), adults go free. About Castlcomer Discovery Park Castlecomer Discovery Park is set on 80 acres of stunning woodland and lakes in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. It offers a range of adventure activities including tree top walks, Ireland’s longest zip wire and high ropes challenge, climbing walls, boating, archery, adventure playgrounds, woodland café and orienteering. At the hub of the site there is the Irish Mining Museum, a purpose-built cafe, craft village and spaces for educational activities.