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Taste & Tour – from ‘Pip to Sip’
Business Details
Highbank Organic Fram, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny
Postcode R95 N1KC
T +353 (0) 56 7729918
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Business Contact Julie Cadler-Potts
Experience
Visit Highbank Organic Orchards and enjoy a guided tour of the Organic
Working Farm and Distillery sampling Single Estate AwardWinning products.
Travel through this wonderful working farm on a tractor train to Burnchurch
Castle to experience Irish historic heritage. Steeped in medieval history the
17th century stone built Highbank coach yard with its small distillery offers a
backdrop to tasting the organic orchard syrup, juices, organic ciders, vinegars
and apple spirits all produced directly from the orchards. The farm is full of
seasonal wildlife and visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and sit by the eco
lakes to enjoy. French and Spanish guides availbable. Duration – 1.5 hr – 2 hrs
Pricing
All Bookings should be in advance
As this is a very specialised, working farm taste and tour experience, prices
are negotiated and tailored to suit individual business or tour operators
requirements.
Tour Operator Rate Yes – All negotiable
FIT Rate Yes – All negotiable
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes – All negotiable
Tour Series Rate Yes – All negotiable
Group Bookings Contact As above
E As Above
T As Above
Opening Details & Refreshment
Mon-Fri: 0900-1700hrs (by appointment at weekends & bank holidays)
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking facilities on site It is a distillery experience and therefore does
not necessarily suit children. Surface is uneven and difficult for wheelchairs.
Warm clothing and good footwear is recommended
Transport
Dublin Coach & Irish Rail –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kilkenny City (13 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport – 1 hr 40 mins
Experiences Nearby
The Bridge Potteries (5 min)
Kilkenny Castle & Design Centre (13 mins)
Nicholas Mosse Potteries and Mill (13 mins)
Barrow River Heritage Tour
Business Details
Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny
T +353 (0) 87 2529700
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Business Contact Charlie Horan
Experience
Using 2/3 person Canadian style canoes you are taken on a trail that is full
of beauty, nature and heritage. The route starts in Graignamanagh, site of
Cistercian monastery since 1204 and finishes at the ruins of the little pilgrim
chapel in st Mullins dedicated to St James.
Your guide will tell you of the History of the local Kavanagh family – including
Arthur MacMurrough Kavanagh (1833 to 1889) who travelled all over Europe,
Russia and India on horseback – having no arms or legs
Translators available on request
Duration – Min 2.5 hrs Max 4 hrs
Pricing
€50pp
Advance booking essential
Min 4 participants & 6yrs min age
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact As above
E As Above
T As Above
Opening Details & Refreshment
0800-2000hrs
Seasonal
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Parking for large coaches. Good mobility required. Outdoor clothing and
footwear recommended. Please bring a change of clothes and towel
Transport
Dublin Coach & Irish Rail –
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1 hr 44 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kilkenny City –
Experiences Nearby
Kilkenny Castle (immediate vicinity)
St Canices Cathedral (immediate vicinity)
Smithwicks Experience (immediate vicinity)
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