1. Clonfert Pet Farm, Co. Kildare
If you are looking for a pumpkin patch in Kildare, then head to Clonfert Pet Farm near Maynooth. Clonfert holds an annual Halloween event with haunted stables, spooky walkways, and a pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch at Clonfert is the perfect activity during the lead up to Halloween.
Where to stay:
After taking a trip to Confert Pet Farm to pick some pumpkins, why not treat yourself to an overnight stay at Barberstown Castle which is less than 15 minutes drive from Clonfert. Formerly the home of Eric Clapton, Barberstown Castle has been welcoming guests for over 700 years. Visitors to the castle will experience a very relaxing and welcoming experience while enjoying great food, excellent wines, open log fires and exceptional personal service. This historic 13th-century Irish castle is the ideal base from which to explore Ireland's Ancient East only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre. Essential day trips include a visit to the Irish National Stud, Newbridge Silverware or Kildare Village luxury shopping outlet. Enjoy a short drive to Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens or the site of Newgrange World heritage site.
2. Killarney Pumpkin Farm, Co. Kerry
The Killarney Pumpkin Farm, based just outside the town, is holding its annual pumpkin picking events this month. Visitors can take a walk through the vines of the pumpkin patch, which has the most amazing autumnal feeling. There are lots of facilities at the Killarney Pumpkin Farm, including a spooky corn maze, alpacas to meet, a pumpkin pixie village, and more. Tickets must be prebooked and from the Killarney Pumpkin Farm website.
Where to stay:
Cahernane House Hotel is a 20 minute drive from the Killarney Pumpkin Farm. After a day of exploring the pumpkin farm, relax and dine in Cahernane House Hotel. Killarney has walks to suit all interests from a short scenic stroll through Killarney National Park to exhilarating hiking in the MacGillicuddy Reeks - the highest mountain range in Ireland. Walks of Killarney National Park can start from the hotel or bicycles are available for guests who may prefer to cycle. Why not bring a picnic, supplied by the hotel, along with you? Details of hikes in the Kerry area are available for guests or private guides can be arranged through the hotel.
Cahernane House Hotel is a unique experience of old Irish history mixed with modern luxuries. Beautifully situated on its own private estate on the edge of Killarney National Park, and only a twenty-minute walk to Killarney town centre.
The hotel exudes a sense of relaxation and peacefulness where guests can retreat from the hectic pace of life into a cocoon of calmness and serenity. Dine on local produce in the award-winning Herbert Restaurant or soak up the atmosphere in The Cellar, where you can enjoy a drink or casual dining experience from the all-day dining menu.
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Alternatively, take a trip to Killarney Royal after your trip to the Killarney Pumpkin Farm. Similarly, Killarney Royal is a short 20 minute drive from the Killarney Pumpkin Farm. Killarney town’s most charming boutique hotel. For three generations, the Scally family has held the mantle of caring for guests at the 4-star Killarney Royal, where visitors have been welcomed for over 100 years. Committed to delivering gracious hospitality and creating outstanding memories, the team deliver friendly personal service and true Irish hospitality.
Killarney Royal provides luxurious and spacious accommodation, designed with your comfort in mind. Choose the accommodation option that best meets your needs; from Royal Rooms which are average size; to classic, spacious Deluxe Rooms; to luxuriously appointed Junior Suites with elegant surrounds. All rooms are enhanced with antique furnishings while also featuring modern comforts such as complimentary Wifi and air conditioning. Killarney Royal offers outstanding dining options providing the highest quality of food and service.
The elegant Candle Room Restaurant is the ideal venue for an intimate meal with a special someone, family or friends but also for a larger celebration. The menu features traditional Irish cuisine with a broad range of meat and seafood dishes also, bursting with flavour; there is something to please everyone.
The Royal Bar and Bistro is a more relaxed dining option and is a popular casual choice among locals and guests alike. With a diverse and extensive menu, the Royal Bar and Bistro menu features light snack options such as soup or sandwiches, as well as more substantial alternatives such as a fish dish of the day and Killarney Royal classics.
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3. Nore Valley Park, Co. Kilkenny
Explore everything that Nore Valley has to offer this Halloween and visit their pumpkin patch on select Saturdays before Halloween. You can pick and carve your own pumpkins and meet the animals. Tickets must be booked on the Nore Valley website.
Where to stay:
Butler House is a 15 minute drive from Nore Valley Park which makes it the perfect place to stay overnight after a great day picking pumpkins.
Butler House is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle, since 1786. Nestled in the heart of vibrant medieval Kilkenny, Butler House brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Sleep, dine or celebrate those milestones in life in timeless and unique surroundings.
Butler House boasts seventeen unique bedrooms and suites, each with its own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each room has a modern bathroom and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings.
Butler House offers a range of delightful dining options, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner in the restaurant. Butler House Kitchen ensures every dish is perfect and the ethos is that the best meals start with the best ingredients. Very few places provide a dining experience as elegant and impressive as Butler House.
4. The Jungle, Co. Derry
If you are looking to explore the beautiful surroundings of Northern Ireland and to visit a pumpkin patch, head to The Jungle in Magherafelt in Co. Derry. They have lots of Halloween activities includes picking and carving your own pumpkin and more. Pre-booking is essential and bookings can be made via the website.
Where to stay:
Only a 20 minute drive from The Jungle, Ardtara Country House is the perfect place for an overnight stay after visitin the Pumpkin Patch at The Jungle. Nestling amongst traditional Victorian gardens, millponds and woodland in the heart of Northern Ireland is Ardtara, an elegant 19th-century mansion, once a family home to the Cork linen barons and now one of Ireland's finest restaurants.
Just 15 minutes from Seamus Heaney HomePlace and within 45 minutes of both Belfast & Derry, the Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim coast, Royal Portrush Golf Club and many Game of Thrones filming locations, it’s the perfect base from which to explore the local area and Northern Ireland. While the house is peaceful and secluded, there is that unmistakeable buzz that comes from having a full-service restaurant on site, with extensive wine list and cocktail menu also serving a daily bar/lounge menu. The recently renovated bedrooms respect the era of the house, whilst offering all the modern conveniences along with genuine warmth and hospitality.
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If you would like to explore a little bit more of Derry, Bishop's Gate Hotel is only a 1 hour drive away from The Jungle.
After you spend the day picking pumpkins and enjoying some Halloween fun, stay in Bishop's Gate Hotel in the heart of Derry which is less than an hours drive from The Jungle in Magherafelt. Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls, nestled in the heart of the 'Cathedral Quarter', this iconic landmark is the epitome of Edwardian elegance; an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a residents lounge, fitness area, restaurant and champagne bar. Bishop's Gate Hotel blends stunning Edwardian architecture, stylish appointments and luxurious facilities which have been sensitively restored to pay homage to the rich heritage of the building, whilst exceeding the contemporary needs and desires of its guests.
Expect unrivalled service from a highly professional and enthusiastic team - the way in which guests are welcomed, attended to during their stay and remembered when they come back is the essence of Bishop's Gate Hotel.
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Where to dine:
If you are feeling pecking after your trip to The Jungle Pumpkin Patch, Browns Bonds Hill's delicious food is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
Located on the banks of the River Foyle overlooking Derry's Peace Bridge. Browns boasts a stylish art deco interior and is luxurious and comfortable.
The menu is modern Irish using the best local and seasonal ingredients.
