Kilkenny City

Kilkenny City

Things To Do In Kilkenny City Centre

With The Club House Hotel Kilkenny being located right in the heart of the city, it provides you with the perfect spot to base yourself while enjoying the best this city has to offer. While staying with us, you can easily enjoy the city and its vibrant history on foot. There is a unique heritage walk along what we call The Medieval Mile. It starts at the world-famous Kilkenny Castle, which is less than a 2-minute walk from our front door, before ending at the stunning Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower. Along the way, you can visit Kilkenny Design Centre, take in the Medieval Mile Museum, visit Rothe House & Gardens and whet your whistle at the world-renowned Smithwick’s Experience.

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Guided Walking Tours

Guided walking tours are a fantastic way to see Kilkenny City through the eyes of a local. On your journey you can listen to stories of bygone days and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the medieval capital of Ireland. There are a number of fantastic guided walking tours available, each offering a truly-authentic Kilkenny experience. We’d be happy to help you arrange one at a time to suit you or your group, all year round.

Shopping in Kilkenny

For those of you who love shopping, you can find an entire range of independent boutiques and craft shops on the streets of Kilkenny, including Roudolf Hetzel, Yesterday, Foulkster and Wine Buff. So, whether you’re out to bag a bargain or simply going window shopping, Kilkenny’s blend of beautiful artisan shops and the biggest high street brands is your perfect dose of retail therapy.

Kilkenny Walking Tours

Guided Walking Tours are a fantastic way to see Kilkenny City through the eyes of a local, listen to stories of bygone days & be immersed in the history & culture of the medieval capital of Ireland.

Click here to arrange a walking tour with a local qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable guide and historian Pat Tynan’s who’s Medieval Walking Tour offers an authentic Kilkenny experience.

Shopping in Kilkenny

For those who love shopping, you can find an entire range of independent boutiques and craft shops on the streets of Kilkenny. So, whether you’re out to bag a bargain or simply just window shopping, Kilkenny’s blend of artisan shops & high street brands is your perfect dose of retail therapy.

Click to download a map of Kilkenny’s medieval mile