Things To Do
​You can travel back in time with a visit to our heritage town in County Offaly. Admire the beautiful Georgian architecture, wander the gorgeous gardens, visit the Great Telescope and visit Ireland's Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle Demesne, see the Seffin Stone at the gates of St John's Hall, it's said to mark the centre of Ireland and lots more.
As well as exploring the town, there's also lots of things to do and see in the neighbouring towns, villages and sprawling landscapes.
Birr Castle
Demesne
Birr Castle Demesne spans 120 acres of stunning parklands and gardens, featuring over 5,000 species of trees and plants, wildlife, and scenic trails along rivers and waterfalls. Discover the Great Telescope, the Lunar Heat Machine, one of the world’s oldest darkrooms, welcome videos, a playground, and Ireland's Historic Science Centre.
Explore the legacy of the Parsons family, renowned for their pioneering work in science, engineering, and astronomy over 400 years. Suitable for nature lovers, families, photographers, scientists, and history enthusiasts.
Slieve Bloom
The gentle rolling hills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains rise from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between the counties of Laois and of Offaly. The area is picturesque, peaceful, gloriously multi-coloured and one of the least explored in Ireland.
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A short distance from Birr, the Slieve Bloom region has a diverse range of activities and attractions to discover.
