The Barretstown Big Picnic

Join us on Sunday 20th July! Book Circus tickets now.

The Barretstown Big Picnic

Join us for an unforgettable Big Picnic filled with fun activities including Fossett’s circus, canoeing, archery, science shows, face painting, food stalls and much more. The event will take place on Sunday 20th July, with the gates of the Barretstown Campus open to the public. All activities except for the circus are free! Circus tickets must be pre-booked.

We'll be running all our usual activities throughout the day, and we've got a bunch of special guests helping us to make this one to remember.

The Barretstown Big Picnic takes place Sunday 20th July. Gates open from 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Fossett's Circus

Fossett's Circus will join us at the Barretstown Big Picnic to help bring an extra splash of fun to the festivities!

Choose from three showtimes (11:15am / 1:15pm / 3:15pm), with Family Tickets, €50.00* (2 adults & 2 kids) available for each showing. Additional individual adult tickets (€16 per person)* and child tickets (€12 per person)* can also be purchased.
*(Additional booking fees apply)

Click the link below to book your tickets and experience the magic of Fossett's Circus!

Fossett's Circus Tickets

Join us for a very special day

The Barretstown Big Picnic gives families and supporters the rare opportunity to experience the Barretstown Magic for themselves and see what the camp has to offer. It also gives parents, and friends the chance to reconnect with their own childhood through the fun activities.

Fossett’s Circus will perform three live shows for attendees, book here now!

Also, families can enjoy a day of many activities with gates open from 10:30am – 4:30pm.

The Barretstown Big Picnic is set to be an action-packed day of serious fun activities.

Our Big Picnic Activities

- Canoeing
- Archery
- Face painting
- Dancing
- Giant games
- Mini golf ...and lots more!

General access includes all activities in the campus, with the exception of the circus which must be booked.

Check out some of the photos from the last The Barretstown Big Picnic!

Volunteer at the Big Picnic

As always, we rely on help from our amazing volunteers to make this day really special, so if you're interested in volunteering for this year's Big Picnic, please follow the link below and complete the form.

Volunteer Sign Up

Still have questions?

We would be delighted to answer any questions that you might have. Please get in touch by emailing us at the link below or give us a call on (045) 863100

Get in touch

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Are pets allowed?

With the exception of service animals, no pets/animals are allowed onsite

Will food & drink be available?

Food& drink will be available for purchase at the Barretstown Dining Hall, as well as from a number of vendors in the courtyard.

How do I get to Barretstown?

Barretstown is located in Co. Kildare, near to Ballymore Eustace. Our Eircode is W91RDX6. Entry to Barretstown will be through the main entrance (A large green iron gate, with a wooded avenue behind it). Click here for Google Maps to the entrance gate.

The Barretstown Big Picnic is generously sponsored by Brady Family.

The Barretstown Big Picnic