You won’t find a warmer welcome in Ireland or a better location for your next getaway. Carlow is a place where breath-taking scenery, outdoor adventures, fabulous food and culture combine to create unforgettable experiences.
Discover the timeless and unspoiled Carlow landscape. Picturesque villages, meandering rivers, rolling hills combined with the colourful tales of our people, past and present. Explore our rich heritage and vibrant present. Feel inspired. Feel charmed. Feel free. Wander off the Track and uncover a world of hidden gems in Carlow
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If you want to discover the rich history and heritage of County Carlow, visiting the multi award-winning Carlow County Museum is a must!
The museum has a wide collection of items and artefacts from Carlow, giving a rich insight of our local history. An essential visit for any history buff or curious visitor!
From the 340 million year old fossil to the 20ft church pulpit and an exquisite 2mm Iron Age glass bead, there’s plenty to keep inquiring minds satisfied and entertained.
Among the displays are exhibitions featuring: the magnificently hand carved 19th century wooden pulpit from Carlow Cathedral, one of the top 100 objects to view in an Irish museum; the gallows trap door from Carlow Gaol used in 19th century public executions; an exhibition on the Carlow Sugar Factory, Ireland’s largest sugar factory, which was opened in 1926; the wonderful stained glass panel by Peadar Lamb commemorating the 1916 Rising and its Carlow links; and the newest exhibit the grave effigy of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle and High Sheriff of Carlow, dating from 1594.
Carlow County Museum is part of Carlow Town’s Cultural Quarter and admission is free.
Looking for something to do as a family over the school holidays? Pop into Carlow County Museum and try their Museum Detective Family Activity Quiz! The Quiz leads you through three of the Museums four galleries with a series of clues to help you complete the crossword.
The quiz also encourages people to continue their journey by exploring the history and heritage of Carlow Town and County by following the many town and village heritage trails that are now in the county.
Summer opening hours: Monday to Saturday. 10am to 5.00pm.
Sundays and Bank Holidays; 2pm-4.30pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
The museum is self-guided, but tours for groups (10+) must be pre-booked.
Location: Carlow County Museum, College Street, Carlow Town.
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‘An oasis of peace and tranquillity’, ‘a hidden secret’, and ‘sensory delight’ are just some of the many lovely descriptions of the highly acclaimed, award-winning Delta Sensory Gardens Carlow 2026 set on 2.5 acres with a series of interconnecting gardens to beckon you with bright and beautiful blooms.
Stroll and admire each of the 16 gardens; listen to the dulcet sounds; touch, feel and smell the beautiful array of flowers, plants and trees; enjoy the unique sculptures and bask in the tranquil babble of the many wonderous water features throughout the gardens.
Refuel with tasty treats from the delightfully colourful and spacious Café Thyme and perhaps pick up some plants to bring home from the garden centre or the local arts and gifts selection. Delta Sensory Gardens focus on the five basic human senses of touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. The gardens offer a great opportunity to switch off from busy everyday lives and delight in the natural environment; appreciate the beauty, the sounds, the smells and enjoy the calm of this hidden oasis.
Delta Centre hosts many well established popular events throughout the year. Take a visit during the Carlow Garden Festival 2026 where they will be hosting the following events:
- Creative Plant Combinations through the Seasons in Hunting Brook Gardens with Jimi Blake on Monday, 27th July, 2026, 3pm
- Plantaholic’s Paradise with Helen Picton on Saturday, 1st August, 2026, 11am
Book tickets at: www.carlowgardentrail.com
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🚌 Travel to your Carlow Garden Festival event the easy way. Whether you're arriving in Carlow by train or bus, or staying in one of our local hotels, our Festival Shuttle offers a convenient and relaxing way to reach selected festival venues. Leave the car behind and forget about driving, parking or finding your way. Simply sit back, enjoy the scenery and make the journey part of your festival experience.
We advise passengers to allow sufficient time for connections and onward travel plans. Visitors are welcome to ring Carlow Tourist Office T: 059-9130411 E: info@carlowtourism.com to secure details of alternative rail and bus connections.
For more information and bus bookings visit: www.carlowgardentrail.com
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