Photo credit – Visit Offaly Birr Castle, Gardens & Science Centre Rich in history and education, Birr Castle and all that comes with it is also an ideal spot to guarantee entertainment for little ones. Kids can run amuck among the 120 acres of lush gardens and greenery and satisfy adventure needs in the Treetop Adventure Playground. The interactive Science…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Adventure awaits As Westport is Ireland’s adventure capital, there is no shortage of companies offering wild Atlantic experiences for your family to enjoy. Wavesweeper Sea Adventures is a family-run adventure company that will ensure you make the most of your time on the Mayo coastline with activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and coasteering. The Adventure Islands…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock King John’s Castle With its convenient Limerick city location, there’s no excuse not to take a trip through medieval times and visit King John’s Castle. The 13th century castle boasts an amazing visitor centre with activities and exhibitions for every age group, including touch screen technology, computer animations and eerie projections to truly take you back…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock The Kildare Maze Activity Park Reigning as Leinster’s largest hedge maze, The Kildare Maze is sure to provide excitement and adventure for families of every age group. Challenging and exciting, families can work together to escape the outdoor maze while also enjoying the park’s alternative entertainment such as the Wooden Maze, Crazy Golf, an Assault Course…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Titanic Belfast As it is the city in which the world’s most famous ship was constructed, it’s expected that its Titanic experience is one of the best. You and your kids can enjoy informative and interesting interactive tours of the ship, see what the boarders’ living conditions would have been like and even experience the conditions…
Photo credit – Spike Island “The island fortress built to defend an empire that became the largest prison in the world…” Enjoy a day of family fun at the historic and enigmatic Spike Island. The island, which lies a short and scenic ferry ride away from Cobh has layers of exciting and interesting history behind it. In the last 1300…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre If an active family day out is what you’re yearning for, Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre is the way to go. Adventure activities include a high ropes course, climbing wall, archery, laser tag, orienteering and more. There is also a swimming pool with fully qualified instructors and lifeguards on hand. For little ones who may…
By Nicole Harney The popularity of camping in Ireland has grown massively in recent years. And why wouldn’t it? We live in a beautiful country with so much to see and do, and camping is a relatively inexpensive way to do it (after the initial set up costs of tent, sleeping bags and other equipment). The average cost for a family…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Our little island has no shortage of incredible camping sites for families wishing to get out among nature this summer. From coastal camping to midland adventures, there are plenty of choices available. Here are some of our top spots for camping in Ireland this summer. Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park, Co. Galway Situated in Connemara…
Seeking some excitement for the Easter break? Delphi Adventure Resort may be the ideal choice for you. Situated in Connemara, Co. Galway, the 4 star Delphi Adventure Resort is host to dozens of different activities and attractions to suit every age group. From the young to the young at heart, there is something here for everyone. One of Ireland’s most highly rated family holiday…