Donadea Forest Park

Kildare Check the official website Suits all ages

Donadea Forest Park, Kildare

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site
  • Toilets (likely)

Families can explore the remains of Donadea Castle and its walled gardens, see the church and tower, and spot ducks on the lake. There are woodland walks and a nature trail to enjoy.

Find the remains of Donadea Castle and walled gardens that have been reclaimed by nature. See the church and tower built by the Aylmer family and the home that was inhabited until the last of the family died in 1935. See ducks swim and dive on the large lake dotted with beautiful water lilies during the summer.

Explore the beauty of Donadea Forest Park on a walk along one of the leafy, woodland walks. The 5km long Aylmer Loop brings you across streams and through native broadleaf woods. See marine life all around you on a walk around the lake and see squirrels and birds in the trees on the nature trail. After your walk, relax with a hot drink and tasty snack in the café in the forest park.

The details

Address
Donadea Demesne, Kildare
Cost
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Indoors or out
Outdoors
Booking
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Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions
  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Cycling
  • Walking
  • Castle
  • Attraction
  • Historic Houses and Castle
  • Forest Park
  • Park and Forest Walk
  • Ruins
  • Cafe
  • Food and Drink