Newpark Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Activities
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny Walking Tour – Starts close to Kilkenny castle.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Our pick of the best Newpark Hotel Deals
Newpark Hotel
"Hotel fabulous, staff very helpful And breakfast is lovely"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Lovers' Lodge
"Is a lovely place, has everything, walking distans to town. Perfect place to stay with both a group of friends or family and children."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
"Room was very nice and staff very friendly"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Fast friendly check in. Location is excellent for walking around and exploring. Seems to cater to a pensioner tour group crowd. Easy parking garage across the street for 8 euro/day validated. Room and bed were huge by European standards. Mostly quiet, we heard some schoolkids passing through alley ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
"Great hotel. Only downside was the doors were thin so kids yelling outside kept me from sleeping. Would definitely still recommend!!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"The building is a little old and hard to navigate to your room, unless you are close to the elevator. With any booking you you make in the UK, always book the breakfast of you intend to eat breakfast. It will save you a ton if you prebook and pay for it. Staff were nice and parking onsite made it ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newpark
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to St. Francis Abbey Brewery and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
