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Just 40 minutes outside of Dublin, the stud farm is the home of equine royalty.

Beautifully set on 850 acres of green rolling hills, the Irish National Stud & Gardens real gift is that it offers an opportunity to become truly immersed within the heart of nature. Children have the opportunity to interact on a tour of a working stud farm and should they complete the Wonder of Horses tour they get the chance to enjoy a fun, activity session in our classroom where they can touch and try on our range of equestrian equipment.

You will also get the opportunity to meet with the Living Legends team which are made up of famous retired racehorses, learn what they eat, how far and fast they travel and how quickly they can learn. After the guided tour explore our two amazing gardens with caves, monastic cell, stepping stones and a host of wildlife.

Visit our fairy trail and burn off some energy in our playground. Teachers can enjoy our beautiful surroundings knowing the children are in safe hands and being happily entertained. As an accredited SFI Discover Centre our school tours cover curriculum-based themes including Animals and Living Things, Maths, Materials, Environmental Awareness and Care.

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  • The Wonder Of Horses

    Our specifically trained tour guides will bring to life the story of the thoroughbred with a tour of the working Stud, and a chance to meet the horses including the Living Legends – hear stories about the racing careers of Beef or Salmon, Faugheen and Hurricane Fly while watching them enjoy their retirement here at the Stud.

    Visit time: 2-4 hours
    Age: Tour suited to primary school level
    Booking quote: The Wonder Of Horses

    For more information or to book, call +353 45 521617 or email [email protected]

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  • Regular School Tour

    Your guide will bring to life the story of the thoroughbred, from birth to the racecourse with an approx. 60 minute tour of the farm, introducing the students to these magnificent animals.

    After the tour, explore the new Irish Racehorse Experience, playground, and gardens. Please note the Irish Racehorse Experience must be pre-booked and is an added cost.

    Students can also meet the Living Legends: Our infamous living legends Beef Or Salmon, Faugheen and Hurricane Fly and hear the amazing stories of their racing careers, and watch them as they enjoy their retirement here at the stud.

    Discover our Fairy Trail & Gardens: Visit the Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden where there is much to explore with caves, monastic cells, stepping stones and a host of wildlife. For younger groups, follow the magical Fairy Trail throughout the Stud, which starts at the Fairy Village equipped with a Fairy Bakery, a school, the Magic Wishing Well and much more!

    Visit time: 2-4 hours

    Age: Tour suited to primary school level

    Booking quote: Regular School Tour

    For more information or to book, call +353 45 521617 or email [email protected]

    Book now

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Irish National Stud & Gardens,
Brallistown Little, Tully, Co. Kildare,
R51 AP20, Ireland
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