Things to do in Clane
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Clane, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Clane is a Co. Kildare town about 29 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 22 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, one national monument open to visitors within 20 km. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Clane
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 22).
- Enjoy a thrilling family day out at Leinster’s largest hedge maze at the Kildare Maze, in County Kildare.
- The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden,two attractions in the same place, are located only 15kms west of Dublin and are 5kms from 2 arterial roads, N4 and N7
- The Lodge Park Walled Garden is located at The Steam Museum in Straffan, County Kildare. It is found adjoining one of Ireland's magnificent historic houses, Lodge Park.
- The Johnstown Garden Centre is a large, award winning garden centre found near Naas in County Kildare. It was established in 1974. The garden centre has expanded and…
- Clonfert Farm is situated in the beautiful County Kildare countryside, only 8km from the historic town of Maynooth and the M4 motorway.
- Kildare Brewing Company, along the Grand Canal in the picturesque village of Sallins, County Kildare, is a 1,000L micro-brewery based on site at the Lock 13 Brewpub.…
- Lock 13 Brewpub is a cosy canal side venue located in Sallins, County Kildare. It offers warm local hospitality, and brewery tours every weekend.
- Race Circuit catering for Car and Motorcycle Racing & Shows with Motor Racing Experience and Supercar Driving Experience activities. Also hosting training,…
- Donadea Forest Park is in a National Heritage Area and covers 243 hectares of mixed woodland in northwest County Kildare. Explore the history of the park through its…
- Naas Adventure Sports brings adventure right into Naas Town center. Try out our multi-activity camps for Easter and summer holidays. For a birthday parties, family…
- Hebe Adventures helps young people explore Ireland by connecting travellers with over 300 host families, camps and experiences. Find a home away from home for your…
- The Irish Horse Gateway's mission is to connect buyers to sellers of Irish horses and ponies and promote the Irish horse and pony internationally. It is located in…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km.
- This great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the Geraldines.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Clane and across Co. Kildare.
- Pollardstown Fen Nature ReserveThe largest remaining spring-fed fen in Ireland, on the edge of the Curragh, with a boardwalk.
Plan around Clane
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Clane covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €440,040.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Kildare.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.