Things to do in Kilcullen
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Kilcullen, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Kilcullen is a Co. Kildare town about 40 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 17 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, one national monument open to visitors within 20 km, three nationally rated heritage buildings in the town. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Kilcullen
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 17).
- Riverbank Arts Centre is based in Newbridge, County Kildare, located just off the M7 motorway, a short 40 minutes drive from Dublin City. They offer a multi…
- Found just 3km from Newbridge, County Kildare, Pollardstown Fen is about 220 hectares of alkaline peatland. It is a unique system that contains rare types of…
- Harristown House was built in the second half of the 18th century under the supervision of the architect Whitmore Davis. It was rebuilt after a fire in the 1890s by…
- The physical environment, the military presence and the social aspects of life on the Curragh plains are told in the museum.
- Discover the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre at Newbridge, in County Kildare. See the factory showroom, Museum of Style Icons and the shop selling famous…
- Enjoy a unique experience at Irish Working Sheepdogs in Ballybaught, County Kildare. See daily sheepdog demonstrations, informative talks on sheepdog training and…
- Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) is a division of Horse Racing Ireland based in Curragh, County Kildare. It is funded by the Irish Government through Horse Racing…
- The Kildare Genealogy Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare provides a genealogical research service for people whose ancestors originated in County Kildare, and also a…
- The Irish passion for horse racing is legendary and experiencing it at the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare, is unforgettable. Enjoy a day at the races in a…
- Weatherbys Ireland GSB is the approved Thoroughbred Stud Book Authority under Irish and EU law. They issue each animal with an identity passport which incorporates a…
- Athgarvan Pitch and Putt Club is situated in the scenic Curragh of Co. Kildare. It is a championship 18 hole course open to green fees, 365 days a year. Enjoy fun…
- McDonagh Pitch and Putt Club, Curragh Camp, County Kildare, welcomes visitors to avail of their facilities which includes a bar and meal service.
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in Kilcullen from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- The ancient church of Old Kilcullen is situated on a high hill with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Kilcullen 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 Kilcullen
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Kilcullen covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €430,000.
- 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.