Overview

Donadea Forest Park includes Donadea Castle and estate, the former home of the Aylmer family up until 1935. There are many historical features including the remains of the castle and walled gardens, St. Peter’s church, an ice house and boat house.
The Lime tree avenue planted in the 19th century formed the original entrance to the estate. Another feature of the park is the 9/11 Memorial, a scaled replica of the twin towers carved in limestone. The small lake is brimming with ducks, waterhens and has a beautiful display of water lilies in the summer. There is a café open throughout the year.

NO MORE COINS!

A NEW CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AT THIS CAR PARK

PAYMENT CAN NOW BE MADE BY CREDIT & DEBIT CARD
OR
ANY AP BASED PAYMENT SYSTEM

Annual passes are still valid and used in the normal way.
New annual passes can be purchased on www.coillte.ie

ENJOY YOUR VISIT

Donadea is a very popular recreation site, so try to travel outside of peak times to avoid delays on entry.

8 KM south of Kilcock 13KM north of Naas on the Killcock Road.


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Things to do

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Visitors Facilities on site

Archaeological

Café

Car-park

Forest Park

Gardens

Leisure cycling

Orienteering

Picnic site

Walking trails

Car Park 460 spaces

Car park opens at 7am (April to September) and 8am (October to March)

Car park closes at 9pm (April to September) and 7pm (October to March)

Car parking (€5 fee using contactless payment card or online payment app – note that coins are no longer accepted)

Toilet facilities are only available during café opening hours.

trail map

nearby pit stops