Midleton is an ideal base for visitors interested in Trabolgan Holiday Village and Adventure Sports, Fota Wildlife Park, and Lismore Castle and Gardens. It is only 20km east of Cork City and has an eighteen hole golf course .

The town is well known for its large distillery and also the Interpretive Centre which provides a good insight into the history of Irish whiskey and gin. There are a number of good self catering properties available locally.