Things To Do In Cork

Lots of Family Fun things to do in Cork and Kids Activities

We have included details of recommended things to do with the kids in Cork including adventure centres, fun places to visit, arts and crafts, pet farms, zoos and lots more.

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Bantry House And Gardens Cork

15th March to 31st October

Bantry House is a stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland. Children under 14yrs are Free.

Barryscourt Castle

Open June - September:

Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. The present castle, with its largely intact bawn wall and corner towers, is a fine example of an Irish tower house.

Bartizan Game World

Daily from 10.00 to 23.00.

Bartizan Game World brings the best of gaming thrills to you. Utilising the best in cutting edge technology, high speed internet and the hottest games around, we're taking gaming to a whole new level

Blarney Castle

Open Year Round

Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since.

Bridgefield Buggies, Cork

Open All Year Round

Come and partake in the unique "off road" activity trek on your own all terrain vehicle! Suitable for 8 yr olds and up and catering for teen and childrens parties in a beautiful venue.

Call Of The Sea Visitor Centre Cork

Open Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, weekends 1pm to 5pm.

A voyage of discovery through the sights and sounds of the historic Beara Peninsula.

Cape Clear Museum and Archive

Open daily, 12pm to 5pm 1st June to 31st Aug and from Sept to May by arrangement

Cape Clear Museum is housed in a restored old schoolhouse and contains some several hundred artefacts of island maritime and folklife interest.

Captain Americas Cork

Open: 12:30pm-10pm Sun-Wed & 12:30pm till late Thurs-Sat

Captain Americas is a great child friendly restaurant with an excellent kids menu, colouring paper and crayons and clowns to enertain on a Sunday.

Charles Fort National Museum

November - Mid March: Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Mid March - October: Daily 10.00 - 18.00

Charles Fort is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort, commanding the entrance to the harbour of Kinsale.

Cinema World

Cinema World - fun for kids with the latest movies in a comfortanble and family friendly environment. This cinema has five screens with Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Cobh Heritage Centre

3rd Jan - 30 April from 09 30 am - 5pm 1st May - 31st Oct from 09 30am - 6pm 1st Nov - 22nd Dec 09 30am - 5pm.

From 1848 - 1950 over 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland - over 2.5 million departed from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration.

Cobh Museum

Open March to October.

Cobh Museum opened in 1973 and has grown over the years. The exhibitions reflect the cultural, social and maritime history of Cobh and the Great Island.

Cork City Gaol

Open 7 days throughout the year

See Cork's renowned wax figures at the CORK CITY GAOL as you step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th Century life was like in Cork - inside and outside prison walls.

Crawford Municipal Art Gallery

Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00 (last entrance 16:45) Closed Sundays, Christmas Closing 24 December to 2 January Open Friday 28 and Saturday 29 December

Crawford Art Gallery, the city art museum for Cork, is dedicated to informing a wide audience about the significant role that the visual arts play in contemporary life and culture.

Daytona Karting, Cork

Open 7 days, 12.00 to 23.00

Providing a fun karting activity for all the family in a venue that caters for kids and teen parties.Daytona provides all the equipment necessary and a top quality race track.

Desmond Castle French Prison

Mid April - October: Daily 10am - 6pm

Desmond Castle was built by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500. A fine example of an urban tower house, the castle consists of a three storey keep with storehouses to the rear.

Doneraile Wildlife Park

Open 7 days a week

The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the 'Capability Brown' style.

Fota House And Gardens Cork

Open daily year round.

This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum.

Fota Wildlife Park

Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Fota Wildlife Park is an special zoo. Wherever possible they have chosen animals, that thrive in a free-range environment, and are allows to roam free. Also a kids party venue.

Foxs Lane Folk Museum Cork

Open during tourist season,

Come and see how your great-grandparents coped with day to day living before the invention of indoor plumbing, electricity, and the automobile.

Gate Cinema Mallow,Cork

Gate Cinema Mallow - fun for kids and all the family. Gate Cinema Mallow has five screens, all equipped with Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Air Conditioning.

Gate Cinema Midleton Cork

Gate Cinema Midleton - great fun for kids and all the family. Gate cinema has five Screens, all equipped with Dolby Digital Surround Sound and Air Conditioning.

Gate Multiplex Cinema,Cork

Gate Multiplex Cinema - great fun for kids and all the family. The citys newest cinema. Inside it hosts six screens all equipped with Dolby digital stereo.

Gazebos Restaurant,Inchiquin,Cork

Monday - Sunday (May-Sep)

Gazebo's welcome families with children of all ages. They have lots of highchairs, and their restaurant is spacious enough to easily accommodate them.

Glengarriff Bamboo Park Cork

Open all year

Visitors to one of the south west's most exotic gardens will see 30 different species of bamboo, 12 different species of palm trees, superb coastal woodland walks and unique views.Kids are FREE.

March to October: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:30 Sundays 13:00 - 17:00 April: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:30 Sundays 13:00 - 18:30 May and September: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:30 Sundays 12:00 - 18:30 June: Monday - Saturday 11:00-18:30 Sundays 11:00-18:30 July and August: Monday - Saturday 09:30 - 18:30 Sundays 11:00 - 18:30

Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay, Ilnacullin is a small island of 15 hectares (37 acres) known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world.

Kanturk Cinema,Cork

Kanturk Cinema - good fun for all the family in The Cosey Midiplex. Kanturk Cinema has 3 screens all with Dolby Stereo Sound - the perfect night out for family & friends.

Kartworld Adventure Centre

Kart World is open seven days a week, 11.30am to 9pm weekdays and 10.30am to 7pm weekends.

The ultimate experience in karting, pulse ranger, power turns, laser clays and archery.

Kino Cinema,Cork

Open 7 days a week

Kino Cinemas - enjoyable for all the family with the latest releases and foreign films. Kino Cinemas is a one screen cinema, providing 188 seats, and is open 7 days a week.

Kinsale Harbour Cruises

Late March to Early November

Kinsale Harbour Cruises are ideal for families who wish to enjoy the scenic beauty on Kinsale Harbour out on the water. Kinsale Harbour Cruises offer culture, education and enjoyment for familes.

Kinsale Heritage Town

Jun-Oct: Wed-Sat: 10.30-17.30. Sun: 14.00-17.00 Nov-May: Wed-Sat: 10.30-14.00.Sun: 14.00-17.00

Kinsale the most cosmopolitan and charming of ports in Ireland. But where Britons, Spaniards and Irish once fought, yachts now disgorge their sailors to sample "fruits de mer".

Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre

Kinsale, Cork

Childrens Art at Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre is a hugely popular part of their teaching programme – fun and learning for those aged between 5 and 12

Leahys Open Farm

Dungourney, Co. Cork

Leahy Open Farm is a great day out for all the family, with a huge selection of animals as well as playgrounds, go karting, boat rides, leprechauns cave and more. Also Kids Party Venue in Cork

LeisurePlex Cork

Cork

LeisurePlex Cork has loads of fun filled activities and Action Packed Adventure for all the Family!

LeisureWorld Bishopstown

Mon - Fri 7.00 - 22.00. Sat - Sun 9.00 - 19.45 Bank Hols 10.00 - 19.45

At LeisureWorld Bishopstown they provide public swimming throughout the day in their Swimming Pool with Slide, Fun Pool and Learner Pool.

LeisureWorld Churchfield

Monday & Wednesday 07.00 - 21.45 Tuesday & Thursday 09.00-21.45 Friday 07.00-21.15 Saturday & Sunday 09.00-18.45

At LeisureWorld Churchfield we provide public swimming throughout the day in our Swimming Pool with Slide, Fun Pool, Learner Pool.

Little Rascals Funworld, Cork

Majestic Business Park, Gloudshill, Mallow, Co Cork.

Little Rascals Funworld, Cork is an ideal for party venues or activity centres for your kids to enjoy safe indoor fun all day in Mallow, with Gymboree for the younger kids.

Luigi Malones Cork

Open 7 days a week from 10am-till late

Kids are very welcome at Luigi’s.They offer a special Luigi’s Kids Menu with a main course, soft drink and ice cream all in at €9.90.

Michael Collins Centre

Mid June to mid September Mon - Fri 10:30am to 5pm Sat 11am - 2pm Open on Sundays for Groups only, by appointment Open all year round for Groups, by appointment

The Crowleys opened a Heritage center on their farm in 2000 and Michael Collins slide shows were held two evenings a week during the summer months.

Monkey Maze

Glanmire Road, Glanmire, Cork

Monkey Maze in Glanmire, Cork is a state of the art indoor activity centre and party venue for children up to the age of 12

Omniplex Cork

Open daily from 1pm and from 12noon Saturday and Sunday

Cork Omniplex - great for families, especially with The Big Scream! Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex Cinema has become the standard bearer for multiplex

Perks Entertainment Centre And East Cork Superbowl

Daily:14.00 - late

Perks Entertainment Centre And East Cork Superbowl caters for all your indoor entertainment needs and is brilliant for family fun in activity centres and great for themed birthday party venues.

Reel Picture, Blackpool

Reel Picture, Blackpool - great fun for kids with Kids Korner at weekends. Blackpool is a seven Screen Cinema with digital sound theatres and luxury stadium seating.

Reel Pictures Cinema, Ballincollig for kids club cinema

Reel Pictures Cinema, Ballincollig - good fun for kids with Kids Korner at weekends. Ballincollig is a Six Screen Cinema with Digital Sound Theatres with Balcony Seating in Larger Screens.

Rolfs Restaurant

Jun.-Aug. 7 days a week Rest of Year Wednesday-Sunday

At Rolfs Country House you and your family may choose to enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner in the cosy, informal ambience of the Restaurant / Café.

Schull and Fitbones Cork

Open Daily all year with summer camps in June, July and August

Schull and Fitbones is run by a qualified personal trainer. If your kids are looking for fitbones through fun and adventure or summer camps then this is the place in Cork for you.

Scoozis Restaurant

Scoozis are a friendly family restaurant where children are made very welcome. They have a Children's Menu and also hold a weekly colouring competition.

Supernova Activity Centre

Open Seven Days A Week

Supernova is an activity centre with an indoor play area, ice skating weekdays and soccer seven days a week. Great location for birthday parties or fun family days out.

The Donkey Sanctuary

Mallow, Co Cork

The Sanctuary is set in the beautiful rolling country side of County Cork just outside the village of Liscarroll. Also A Pet Farms

West Cork Model Railway Village

Clonakilty, Cork

Model Railway Village in Clonakilty takes you back in time to the 1940s with the minature town built to a scale of 24:1. Perfect for a family history lesson or party venues with a difference in Cork.

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