Things to do in Monasterevin
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Monasterevin, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Monasterevin is a Co. Kildare town about 58 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list ten Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, one national monument open to visitors within 20 km, five nationally rated heritage buildings in the town. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Monasterevin
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km.
- Moore Abbey Wood is a mixed woodland of a variety of broadleaves and conifers, in Monasterevin County Kildare. There are a variety of wildflowers, including spring…
- Emo Court House is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parklands that make the perfect setting for a wonderful family picnic in Ireland. The Laois estate dates back…
- Wild Food Ways, County Kildare, offers foraging workshops that include foods prepared with native wild plants. Stroll around the beautiful Cúl Bán organic farm in…
- Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington, County Laois, is Ireland's first eco garden centre. This eco friendly garden centre has a green ethos at its core and…
- Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop, near Kildare Town, County Kildare, is one of Ireland’s zoos that is free to visit. For a fun filled day with the family, interact…
- Emo Court House is an Irish historic house near Emo Village in County Laois. A long and colourful history has seen the house adapted and renovated; today the popular…
- Located in Monastervin, County Kildare, Jennifer’s Travels offers a beautiful, colourful canal barge for hire. Ideally placed in the scenic Bell Harbour it is easy to…
- Step into the world of Kildangan Stud, County Kildare, home to Godolphin’s legacy, world class stallions, seasonal foals, and a private museum. Discover elite…
- Redhills Adventure is a new activity business located in Redhills Co Kildare only 5kms from Kildare Village, 30 mins from Newlands Cross in Dublin and under 1 hour…
- Barrowline Cruisers is a family owned narrowboat hire company based on the Grand Canal at Vicarstown, County Laois. Their well equipped base is ideally located to…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in Monasterevin from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- The Rock of Dunamase is a spectacular natural feature visible in the landscape of Co. Laois. It takes its name from the Irish Dún Másc, meaning the ‘Fort of Masc’.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Monasterevin 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 Monasterevin
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Monasterevin covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €387,500.
- 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.