What ages is the camp suitable for?

The camp is designed primarily for children, though specific age requirements can be confirmed by contacting Barnagh Greenway Hub.

Is prior baking experience necessary?

No prior experience is needed. The camp teaches all essential baking skills from measuring to mixing.

Can parents stay during the camp?

Parents are encouraged to drop off and pick up children but are not required to stay on site during the sessions.

Are food allergies accommodated?

Barnagh Greenway Hub requests allergy information in advance to adjust recipes and ensure safety.

What do children take home after camp?

Each child leaves with the recipes they made, their baked goods, and a personalized recipe folder.

Is lunch provided during the camp?

Yes, a special tasting treats lunch is included each day for participants.

Barnagh's Halloween Baking Camp at Barnagh Greenway Hub | Events

Situated in County Limerick near Newcastle West, Barnagh Greenway Hub offers a unique twist on outdoor learning with its Barnagh's Halloween Baking Camp—an immersive, two-day culinary experience designed especially for children. This camp breaks the mold of typical outdoor recreation by blending hands-on baking with the fresh air rhythms of rural Ireland. Here, young adventurers step away from screens and into the kitchen, crafting sweet and savory recipes under the guidance of Head Baker Joanna.

Set in the heart of Barnagh, an area characterized by gently rolling fields rich with native grasses and a scattering of mature hedgerows, the camp taps into local community values of creativity, teamwork, and independence. While the surrounding landscape invites hikers and bikers year-round, this baking camp transforms the Hub into a space where kids can develop essential life skills like measuring, mixing, and food preparation.

Each day runs for approximately 4.5 hours, allowing participants plenty of time to engage with ingredients and kitchen tools, culminating in tastings and the pride of taking home their creations alongside a personalized recipe folder. The camp emphasizes learning by doing, fostering confidence in young bakers regardless of previous experience.

Barnagh Greenway Hub uniquely connects outdoor adventure with culinary craft, supporting family-friendly, skill-building activities beyond traditional trail-focused outings. It also stands out in the local recreation scene as a year-round destination hub where nature and community-based workshops meet. Whether you’re pursuing active outdoor days or cultivating new interests in the kitchen, Barnagh’s Halloween Baking Camp offers an enriching, hands-on experience close to Newcastle West's vibrant cultural and natural landscape.

About Barnagh Greenway Hub

Barnagh Greenway Hub is a community activity and visitor hub located in Newcastle West, County Limerick, serving families, schools and visitors exploring the Limerick Greenway. The Hub operates Platform 22 Café next to the Barnagh Tunnel and Fergusons Viaduct, providing refreshments and a scenic rest point for walkers and cyclists.

Seasonal and year-round experiences include guided Greenway walks with local stories, family events such as pumpkin hunts and Halloween scavenger hunts, baking camps and hands-on Create & Bake sessions for children, a Teddy Bear Picnic with Barney the Barnagh Bear, and special events including Breakfast with Santa and Women's Little Christmas afternoon tea.

Barnagh Greenway Hub also hosts school tours with structured group activities and birthday party packages offering movie, puppet, baking and LEGO options. Community gatherings such as coffee mornings welcome residents and visitors to enjoy homemade scones and locally brewed beverages. The Hub emphasises child-friendly programming, safety, and local heritage interpretation while coordinating refreshment and catering through Platform 22 Café.

Local operators and volunteer guides deliver experiences that highlight the Barnagh Tunnel, nearby viaducts, and regional folklore. Bookings and enquiries for organised groups, birthday parties and seasonal camps are handled through the Hub. The Barnagh Greenway Hub supports sustainable outdoor recreation on the Limerick Greenway and promotes accessible family-friendly activities with a focus on creativity, learning and local culture. It maintains clear booking information, safety protocols appropriate for children, and collaborates with local suppliers for seasonal produce and cafe ingredients, reinforcing community links and visitor confidence and stewardship.