12/08/2025
FAMILY FUN DAY AT CASTLETOWN HOUSE, CELBRIDGE, CO KILDARE, THIS THURSDAY - THE KWWSPCA WILL BE THERE
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a family fun day at Castletown House and Estate, Co Kildare, on Thursday 14 August. Admission if free. Bring a picnic and make it a fun day out. Come and meet the volunteers from the Kildare and West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, devoted to the rescue, care and re-homing of animals throughout Kildare and West Wicklow. Some of its rescue dogs will be visiting too.
Castletown Estate will be bustling with exciting activities. Entertainers from Genie Mackers will keep children occupied, from wonderful face and arm painting to mystical magic shows to party games and bubble discos. The Nore Valley Mobile Interactive Pet Farm will offer the chance to meet and greet animals such as baby chicks, bunnies and lambs, as well as a pony, donkey and roosters, in a hands-on and educational environment.
For book lovers, come and meet Mrs Books who is absolutely bonkers about books. Don't miss this opportunity to hear her read, ask questions, and celebrate the joy of books.
Join our knowledgeable tour guides on our free family friendly tours of Castletown House where visitors can explore the exquisite interior that reflects power and grandeur and witness the significant collection of paintings, furnishings and objects d’art.
For nature lovers, Butterfly Conservation Ireland and Birdwatch Ireland will bring visitors through the beautiful parklands on biodiversity tours, identifying native flora and fauna that are at home in Castletown Estate. Visit with the Irish Wolfhound Club of Ireland and interact with the wolfhounds of Irish Legends.
While there is no general visitor parking for Castletown House at this time, we encourage all our visitors to use public transport or active travel, such as walking or cycling, to visit Castletown House and Estate. Remember to respect our neighbours and don’t park in local housing estates.
There is no café facility at Castletown House at present so families should ensure that they bring a picnic.
The Castletown Parkland is open from dawn til dusk for visitors. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead, and kept away from the lake area.