For over 30 years, Nore Valley Park has been offering exciting and educational school tours. Whether your students are learning about farm life, animals, or enjoying a hands-on experience with nature, our tours provide the perfect mix of fun and education. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff make learning interactive, while ensuring that every child enjoys a memorable experience.
Each school tour is personally guided, giving students the opportunity to interact with farm animals and learn about the environment and how a working farm operates. Children are encouraged to ask questions and get involved in the learning process, making the experience both educational and fun.
Our petting and handling sessions are designed to give children hands-on experiences with our friendly farm animals in a safe and supervised environment.
Tractor and Trailer Ride Take a scenic ride around the farm with a knowledgeable guide.
Pedal Go-Karts: Let your students race around our track for some outdoor fun.
Outdoor Playground: An exciting space for kids to play and enjoy.
Indoor Sandpit: A fun and safe play area where kids can dig, build and let their imaginations run wild.
Hot and Cold Lunches: Hot food options available or bring your own packed lunch to enjoy in our indoor or outdoor picnic areas.
Souvenir Bags: Pre-order souvenir bags filled with small treats and items like a notebook, pencil, rubber, and jelly sweets for younger students.
For senior classes, we offer additional activities to engage and challenge students:
Farm Team Building Activities designed to foster teamwork, improve communication, and enhance problem-solving skills.
Photo Orienteering: A fun, competitive activity where students search the farm for key features and mark their locations on a map. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Hear from some of our happy visitors who have enjoyed a day at Nore Valley Park’s Pet Farm or have stayed at Nore Valley Park, our reviews are for both the pet farm and campsite.
Bart Piasek2 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience, farm is located in a secluded and peaceful location, that is far from the hustle and bustle of town noises. Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We were able to experience a first hand baby lamb feeding and even petting a rabbits and pigs 👍 There are some long walking trials on the farm and a bit more compressed too. The place must be amazing during spring/summer as you can also come up and rent a camping site or chose from selection of mobile homes. All reasonably priced. Toilets were super clean and functional, I did see table tennis facilities, bbq spots and many more. Mark Alcorn15 January 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An amazing place. Perfect for families and kids or anyone wanting a beautiful camping holiday. There is so much to see and do, feeding baby goats, holding chicks and baby rabbits, go-karts and tractor rides. Located just outside Kilkenny near Bennetsbridge it’s a short drive into the city and other local attractions. Highly recommended Maria Griffin27 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our second year to visit we love the experience and the staff the eleven were brilliant this year can't wait to go back next year 😀 Kirsty Simpson25 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The santa experience was one of the best we have been too, absolutely highly recommend 👌 Sharleen Fitzgibbon22 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10/10 this experience is amazing! We have been for the last 3 years and hope to continue going for years to come 💛 Santa is amazing! His elves incredible! Thank you for this family tradition 🎄 Sabrina Phelan22 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Santa, interactive with the kids and looks the real deal, more expensive than others in town but happy to pay for the experience. Can’t deal with a fake beard or padded tummy, the two guys in macdonagh are authentic. Kids loved them and it’s the same guys year on year which is fab for the pictures. Highly recommend 🥰 Sabrina Hurley17 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an excellent service. Everyone we meet were brilliant at their job. As for the main man!!! Derek, thank you for your magic!! Santa my two girls were delighted to meet the real one 😉
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