Irish National Stud Tour

Things To Do

Plenty parking on site. Access off the N7. Kildare town 7 mins, Newbridge 15 mins drive, The Curragh 10 mins, Dublin … Drive   

A Cafe on site provides a wide range of meals.

A kid’s zone play area cater’s for the younger members of the party. 

Picnic area for families, toilets, and baby changing facilities 

Most of this experience is accessible to buggy, wheelchairs access as it’s on the flat on hard surfaces, though some of the Japanese Gardens have gravel paths. 

Price / Group Size

We Provide

Guided tour of the National Stud,

 Japanese Gardens self-guided tour,

Full use of facilities.

Please Bring

The National Stud farm has been on this site since 1900 and managed by the Irish Government since 1943. The Guides National Stud Tour is for all the family. You may even see some Epson Darby and Grand National winners. When Queen Elizabeth 2 came to Ireland this was one of the places she had to see. 

The Japanese Gardens have a theme of the garden is ‘Life of Man” as you wander through the paths and Japanese-style planning in the garden.

The Irish Racehorse Experience –  The first immersive experience in the world telling the stories of horses and horse racing has been at the heart of the Irish Culture. The Racing experience takes you on a journey through the rich history and heritage of Irish Thoroughbred racing, breeding, training, and racing. There is an extra charge for this and can be requested at the time of booking 

Good To Know

• Plenty of parking on site.  Access off the N7 Motorway from Dublin to Kildare town; Newbridge 15 mins drive, The Curragh 10 mins, Dublin 40 drive ( depending on traffic).   
• A Cafe on-site provides a wide range of meals.
• A kid’s zone play area caters to the younger members of the party. 
• Picnic area for families, toilets, and baby changing facilities
• Most of this experience is accessible to buggy, wheelchairs access as it’s on the flat on hard surfaces, though some of the Japanese Gardens have gravel paths
• At Activity Days, our priority is your safety, well-being, and enjoyment of this activity. Please note the following;
• It is your responsibility to bring adequate clothing, footwear and equipment where specified. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity if you fail to do so and your activity fee will not be refunded.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the fitness criteria prescribed for this activity. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity on this basis and your activity fee will not be refunded.
• Please note that we and our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the activity if you are intoxicated, if refuse to comply with the instructions of the guide, or if there is a risk to your safety or the safety of others for any reason, or are deemed unfit or unable to participate (in the reasonable opinion of Activity Days or the Guide). In this event, your fee will not be refunded.
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Disability / Accessability

• Most of this experience is accessible to buggy, wheelchairs access as it’s on the flat on hard surfaces, though some of the Japanese Gardens have gravel paths