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Maze of Ireland
How well do you know Ireland? Test yourself on the 32 counties in Rathwood's Maze of Ireland! The Maze is planted in the shape of Ireland and each county is built to scale... The only maze of it's kind in the country!
Spooktacular Pumpkin Train Adventure
Halloween Pantomime - The Witches Of Rathwood
Running the 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of October!
There's something spooky in the forest. This year the Rathwood Express will give a modern spin to a classic fairytale adventure in our magnificent Halloween Pantomime "The Witches Of Rathwood" by Verdant Productions.
Witches Petronilla & Goody are on the loose this Halloween! – After being frozen for many years under a magical spell - they have finally been set free... and now they are about to cause to havoc and seek their revenge on the people who put them there. Their plan is to steal all the Pumpkins in Rathwood! It’s up to the people of Rathwood to stop them in their tracks and the best way to do this is with lot’s of singing and plenty of dancing – get ready for a scary show with potions and maybe the eye of a toad!
The Witches of Rathwood must be stopped and we will need your help to do this… so dress up and come in disguise!
With an all singing all dancing cast and just a little bit of fairy magic, this show will have the whole family screaming... with laughter.
- Hop aboard the magical Rathwood Express train and travel through a forest full of spooky characters and surprises to our newly refurbished Rathwood Big Top.
- Come join a spook-tacular musical show "The Witches Of Rathwood" with songs, dancing and a little bit of fairy magic. Things get a little spookier during the 2.30 shows, so we recommend that younger or sensitive children come to the earlier shows.
- Don’t forget to dress up in your favourite spooky costume on the day (this includes mammies and daddies!).
- Warm up with free hot chocolate for every child booked on the Rathwood Halloween Train.
- Pick out a complimentary pumpkin from our pumpkin patch to take home as a spooky souvenir.
- Visit our funfair on the day for even more excitement!
Other Attractions on the day
Rathwood Express Train
Hop aboard the Rathwood Express Train! This train has been running for 25 years and is still one of the highlights of the Rathwood experience! Tour our extensive woodlands, feed the geese and look out for the animals along the way....
Deer Park
Rathwood is home to many forms of wildlife but our most popular is definitely our deer! Stroll down to say hello or give them a wave as you pass on the train... you won't be disappointed with these beautiful creatures!
The Ark Playcentre
The Ark Indoor Playcentre is state of the art play facility for children from ages 0 to 9. We have plenty to keep your children entertained while getting great exercise at the same time!
Restaurant
The MerryTree is a popular, relaxed restaurant serving Rathwood visitors from Breakfast (9:30am - 12), until 7:30pm each evening.
Beauty Salon
Specialize in brand favourites including Waxperts, Bellamianta spray tan & Dermalogica skin treatments.
Eddie Rockets
Famously delicious burgers, fries and shakes right next to the fun fair ( Please note Eddie Rockets is only open during major events)
Sheriff & Bean Coffee Trailer
Enjoy Sheriff & Bean Coffee at Rathwood serving all your coffee needs by the Big Top! ( Please note Sheriff & Bean will only be present during major events)
Fashion
Country chic, glamourous, casual, active and outdoorsy.. our boutiques and fashion brands have plenty of character and style