Jerpoint Park is a working farm on the site of a 12th-century medieval town, where 90-minute guided tours use cutting-edge archaeological techniques to reveal in detail the settlement that once stood here. This includes the ruined Church of St Nicholas where, according to local legend, St Nicholas (or Santa Claus) is buried. There are also sheepdog demonstrations, angling on the River Nore, and a tea room (open July and August) famed for its home-made scones. It's 3km southwest of Thomastown.
