Dermot O’Neill – Forest Walk & My Favourite Plants

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Dermot O’Neill is one of Ireland’s best-loved gardening experts. His exciting and colourful style brings the joy of gardening to a wide-reaching audience. He has served on the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland and was a founding committee member of the Irish Garden Plant Society.

Free

Rathwood Christmas Santa Train

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Ireland’s most popular Santa Experience. Many generations, from young to old, have enjoyed this magical visit to Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves over the years. A fun filled hour of entertainment, storytelling, train ride, magical forest walk and presents for the children.

Helen Dillon at Rathwood

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Often described as the undisputed queen of Irish gardening, Helen Dillon is a legendary plantswoman, international lecturer, author and creator of the world famous Dillon Garden. Having moved house in 2016 Helen speaks about setting up a new garden at her new home, bringing new challenges and new opportunities. Helen will offer a personal reflection on the pleasing aspects of good garden design and the joys of establishing her new garden.

Free

Teddy Bears Picnic at Rathwood

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

It’s back and bigger than ever! Join us on the Teddy bear picnic for a day you won’t forget. Go on an adventure with Goldilocks and the three bears and visit the teddy bear factory where you will create your very own bear with Goldilocks and her friends.

Sensational Kids Fairy and Elf Festival

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

All children receive a craft activity to take home, a train ride trail with lots of surprises and characters along the way, admission into The Maze of Ireland and a free hot chocolate voucher for the on-site restaurant.

Cinderella

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Help Cinderella find her shoe in time for the tea party at Rathwood. Together with Cinderella, visitors will hop aboard the Rathwood Express Train down to the woodland where they will meet the fairy godmother and feed her geese. During the slipper decorating workshop each child will be able to design their own slipper to bring home. There will also be an afternoon tea party fit for a princess, with Rathwood home-baked treats, a selection of finger sandwiches and yummy hot chocolate.

Easter Fun Train at Rathwood

Rathwood Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow

The Easter Train leaves the Rathwood Courtyard daily and heads to the woods where the Easter Bunny has a secret mission: to deliver a basket of Easter eggs to a very special person. But the Bunny’s mission might not be as easy to accomplish as originally planned