Just a bunny hop from the vibrant town of Naas, Killashee hotel offers a blissful blend of lively surroundings and a serene escape. While Naas is bursting with atmosphere and events, our hotel provides a peaceful space for you and your family to unwind and relax. Whether you’re looking to explore the bustling town or simply enjoy the sweeping scenery of our gardens. This Easter, our nearby neighbours come alive with festive activities suitable for all ages, from family-friendly events to exciting outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect destination for those seeking both relaxation and a bit of holiday fun!
So, let’s hop to it! Here are our top picks for some Easter family fun.
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Kildare Maze
Re-opening this Easter! Located in the picturesque North Kildare countryside, Leinster’s largest hedge maze offers the perfect blend of adventure and classic family fun. Created to mark the Millennium, the maze is designed in the shape of a St. Brigid's Cross and spans 1.5 acres, featuring over 1.5 miles of winding paths and towering hedges standing over 6 feet high. Can you navigate your way out? In addition to the maze, there are plenty of other exciting activities, including crazy golf, an assault course, a petting corner, a zip line, and a picnic area.
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Lullymore Heritage Park
Lullymore offers a perfect blend of education, leisure, and fun, making it one of Ireland's top family attractions. Set in a scenic rural location, the park features state-of-the-art play areas, a pet farm, treasure hunts, and train trips for families to enjoy. With 60 acres of trails through peatlands, lakes, and ancient woodlands, visitors can explore fascinating exhibitions along the way. The park also offers a large café, shop, crazy golf, a large playground & award-winning Peatland Biodiversity trail with numerous picnic areas for a relaxing day out.
This is an eggcellent venue for an Easter family visit as their Easter events kicks off, starting from April 19th and running everyday until Friday 25th April 2025. Join the Easter Bunny to solve the Easter puzzle and collect your egg & prize. The Egg hunt is the most eggs-traordinary adventure of all with the clues hidden all over the park. This can be booked on their website!
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Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
Kildare National Stud offers a fun, family-friendly experience, showcasing Ireland's thoroughbred heritage. Home to award-winning horses, the stud is dedicated to breeding champions. Families can explore the horse museum to learn about Ireland's iconic horses and enjoy the beautiful Japanese Gardens, considered the finest in Europe. The gardens are a peaceful spot to walk, with vibrant flowers, trees, and flowing water. There’s also a playground with swings, slides, and climbing frames to keep the kids entertained.
This Easter, come to see the new born fouls, but stay for the magical fairy trail, games, magic shows and face painting. We hear the restaurant will also be serving for delicious treats! Hop on over to their website for more information!
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Jungle Den Play Centre
The Jungle Den is a top-notch play facility located about 10 minutes away is designed to keep children entertained and active. With activities like climbing nets, rope bridges, tube slides, ball pools, dizzy discs, and mouse holes, there's no shortage of fun! While the kids have a blast in a safe and secure environment, adults can unwind in the café, enjoying a wide menu and expertly brewed barista coffee while have a clear view of the play areas.
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Clonfert Pet Farm
Clonfert Pet Farm, established in 2009, has grown into a fantastic family-friendly destination, especially perfect for Easter! What started as a small farm with about 10 animals now boasts over 60 different species, including exotic creatures. The farm features an outdoor play area, an indoor soft play area, mini-golf, picnic spots, and a cozy coffee shop. With beautiful walkways and exciting new additions, Clonfert Pet Farm continues to provide affordable, fun-filled days for the whole family to enjoy this Easter and beyond.
With the Easter right around the corner, they have an exciting line-up of fun activities with their riveting treasure hunt, or thrilling fun fair. Starting from April 12th to 20th, tickets on sale now on their website!
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Kildare Village
Kildare Village Shopping Outlet is the ultimate destination for a fun-filled day of shopping under the sun! With amazing deals and a fantastic selection of stores for all ages, it’s the perfect place to find something special. This Easter, the excitement kicks off with a thrilling Easter Egg Hunt Adventure from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21 – an event you won’t want to miss! Also, celebrate the Leinster Rugby spirit with a weekend of interactive games and entertainment on April 26th to 27th perfect for the whole family. And, every weekend from April 11th to the 27th, enjoy live music and entertainment as you shop and soak in the lively atmosphere. Be sure to ask for your 10% discount code at the reception desk before to shop until you drop!
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Kildare Farm Foods
In this wholesome family farm setting, you’ll be spoiled for choice with their Easter events, suitable for all age groups. From the first class tour, to the virtual river rapids roller coaster, your family will be kept entrained from the start! When you arrive its all aboard the Farm Shop Express for an Exciting Tour of the Farm, followed by the special Easter Trail where you will walk among the bunnies counting as many as you can. They will also host an Easter Egg Hunt with riddles and clues, followed by a sing and dance at the Mad Hatter’s tea party. More information can be found on their website. Be sure to grab your voucher for crazy golf at reception before you hop along!
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Luggwoods Enchanted Forest
This Easter, step into the magical Enchanted Easter Forest and follow the vibrant Easter Spring Trail, filled with colourful decorations and exciting Easter surprises! As you wander, you'll meet a friendly group of characters, each eager to help you solve the clues and crack the Easter puzzle!
Along the way, enjoy a visit to the Lugwoods Mini Petting Farm, meet the Easter Bunny, and receive a tasty chocolate egg for every child. There’s so much more fun in store for the whole family! Come together and create unforgettable memories in this unique and family-friendly Easter adventures
