Activities in Kildare

• Ballitore Quaker Museum - The Quaker Museum is housed in the home of Mary Leadbeate, it contains a small collection of artefacts on the Quaker settlement in Ballitore. Open all year.
• Gordon Bennett Route - Let the Gordon Bennett Route take you on the historic journey across the picturesque towns and villages of counties Kildare, Carlow and Laois.
• Pitfield Equestrian Centre, Castledermot. Off road riding, cross country course, floodlit arena. Open all year. 
• Kilmon Riding Centre, Ballyadams, Co. Laois. Beginners to advanced and those in between.
• Madges Lane Stables, Castledermot. Pony Camps, fund days, treks full and half board leassons.
• The Moate of Ardscull - The 13th century Norman Earthwork, improved by the Fitzgeralds in the 15th century, is one of the biggest of its kind in Ireland. An ideal site of a picnic.
• Moone High Cross, Castledermot Abbey, Round Tower and High Cross - Castledermot, site of and early Christian monastic settlement of 500 AD is a must for historians who can discover the 13th century ST. Diarmaid's Church. 2 unique granite High crosses, a 10th century round tower, a Romanesque arch from a church that has since vanished.
• Vicarstown - An attractive port on the Grand Canal, a useful base for walking, cycling, boating and fishing. 
• Stradbally & Mullaghreelan Woods - Offer a great backdrop for a calm walk in the woods, while Kelivelle lake provides a relaxing walk alongside the fisheries lake.
• Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and ST.Fiachra's Gardens - The is one of the country's major tourist attractions and it is the only Stud Farm in Ireland open to the public. Japanese Gardens - The finest Japanese Gardens in Europe. St. Fiachra's Garden - woodland and lakeside walks.
• Kildare Village Outlet Shopping - Located just 15 minutes from Athy, is an unrivalled shopping experience featuring up to 60% off, every day all year round. Exclusive international designer brands.