- Tree Grove Camping Park (also known as Kilkenny Camping) just outside Kilkenny city is one of the most prominent and practical choices, a small family-run site with 30 pitches, free unlimited hot showers, a campers’ kitchen, laundry, TV room with pool table, sheltered eating area, and bike hire, providing a convenient base within a short walk or cycle to the city centre’s medieval attractions.
- Nore Valley Park near Bennettsbridge stands out as an award-winning family-friendly site in a serene valley overlooking the River Nore, with touring pitches, high cleanliness, an onsite open farm for animal feeding and activities like go-karts and tractor rides, plus a river walk for leisurely strolls.
- Carrigeen Glamping (with camping elements) near Carrigeen offers low-density pitches in well-maintained gardens, often combined with glamping options, and easy access to nearby Waterford or Kilkenny.
- Carrigeen Glamping near Kilkenny is highly prominent, featuring unique options like the Hares Hut, McClure Yurt, Cosy Caravan, and Lilac Hut Shepherd’s Hut, with garden views, free parking, outdoor dining areas, and a welcoming atmosphere just a short drive from Kilkenny Castle and the city.
- Glamping at Treegrove (at Tree Grove Camping Park) offers wooden glamping pods or similar units alongside camping pitches, with comforts like electric blankets, mini fridges, and heaters, in a peaceful farm setting surrounded by fields and trees, within walking distance of Kilkenny city.
- Hawthorn Hut Kilkenny Glamping at Jenkinstown House provides charming shepherd’s hut-style accommodation with garden views, patios, and a countryside escape near the city.
- Other standout options include various yurts, shepherds’ huts, and cabins listed on platforms like Booking.com or Glamping in Ireland, often pet-friendly or family-oriented, blending medieval-inspired charm with modern luxury in the county’s lush landscapes. Notable mentions online include Brandon Hill Camping for a peaceful rural spot near Graiguenamanagh with dog-friendly facilities, and smaller sites focusing on tranquillity amid the county’s unspoiled scenery and outdoor pursuits.
Kilkenny:
Kilkenny is a county of medieval charm, with Kilkenny City’s castle and St Canice’s Cathedral showcasing well-preserved architecture and round towers. The Dunmore Cave offers intriguing limestone formations, while the Nore Valley’s walking trails provide scenic beauty. Other attractions include the historic Jerpoint Abbey’s intricate carvings. Kilkenny is Ireland’s 16th largest county by size (2,062 square km) and 21st largest by population (104,160). Population peaked at 202,420 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 60,463 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Kilkenny is Ireland’s eleventh most visited tourist county with around 207,000 international visitors per year.
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