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This is a proper day out, and it starts the moment your chauffeur pulls up at your door. You’re collected in a luxury sedan or MPV and driven about an hour south of Dublin to County Kildare, where the pace slows right down and the agenda is entirely yours.
It’s private throughout: your own car, your own driver, your own schedule. No sharing with strangers, no rushing to keep up with a group.
Japanese Gardens and the National Stud, Co. Kildare - About an hour south of Dublin, you’ll arrive at the Japanese Gardens, a beautifully landscaped space with bright colours, exotic plants and an Oriental and Buddhist-themed layout that’s genuinely peaceful to walk through. Your entrance fee is included in the price.
From there, it’s a short stroll into Ireland’s National Horse Stud farm, where you can meet some of the country’s celebrated racehorses, learn about the breeding process and find out why Irish horses command top prices worldwide. The tearoom is on-site if you’d like a light lunch or coffee before moving on. (180 min)
Kildare Village Outlet - Just 10 minutes from the Japanese Gardens, Kildare Village is an open-air outlet centre set along cobblestone avenues, with boutiques carrying top clothing and household brands at discounted prices. There are also artisan coffee spots and Italian and Thai restaurants serving food made without preservatives. Browse at your own pace, then your chauffeur takes you back to Dublin, about an hour’s drive. (180 min)
The National Stud is more than just horses. A lot of people treat it as a quick walk-through on the way to the shops, but if you’re interested in how Ireland’s racing industry actually works, give yourself a bit of time here. The staff are enthusiastic and the horses are stunning up close.
Kildare Village has a free personal shopping service. If you have particular brands or sizes in mind, contact them before you visit and they’ll have a stylist ready to help you navigate the outlets. It’s a bit of a hidden perk that most visitors miss entirely.
Get to the Japanese Gardens earlier rather than later. On busy summer days, coach groups tend to arrive mid-morning. If your chauffeur can get you there when the gates open, you’ll often have the place largely to yourself. The gardens are at their quietest first thing, and the light is better for photos too.
The tearoom at the National Stud is perfectly decent. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s a good spot for a sandwich and a coffee between the gardens and the shopping. You won’t need to find somewhere in Kildare Village for lunch unless you want to make a meal of it.
Kildare Town is five minutes away if you want to stretch the day. St Brigid’s Cathedral and the ancient round tower are right in the town centre and free to visit. Your chauffeur can make the detour easily if you’re curious.