Thing To Do In Galway

Discover Family Fun Things To Do In Galway and Kids Activities

Discover lots of things to do with the kids in Galway with activity centres, fun places to go, adventure centres and lots more. You can also find up to date information on events and movies on our Kids Events On Now and Kids Movies Out Now zones.

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Athenry Castle Galway

Athenry Castle Galway

Easter to October.

Built in 1249 ,The castle was restored in 2005 using the building techniques which would have been used when the castle was built. There are guided tours during the summer.

Aughnanure Castle Oughterard.

Aughnanure Castle Oughterard.

Open Late Spring to early Autumn

Built by the O’Flahertys c. 1500, Aughnanure Castle lies in picturesque surroundings close to the shores of Lough Corrib

Cactus Jacks Galway

Cactus Jacks Galway

6pm to late [Mon to Sun]

A child friendly restaurant serving quality mexican food with the genuine hospitality of the Mexican people. The childrens menu includes the usual kids favourites.

City Limits Entertainment Centre

City Limits Entertainment Centre

Open Daily

City Limits Entertainment Centre for all your family fun, kids entertainment and party venue in Oranmore Galway.

Connemara National Park

Connemara National Park

March - October

Attractions include exhibitions, nature trails, audio-visual show. In addition there is a summer programme of walks, talks and special events for younger visitors.

Connemara Trail

Connemara Trail

For over 30 years the Leahy family have enjoyed introducing visitors to this very special part of Ireland. Their friendly care ensures that every rider goes home with special memories.

Coole Park And Gardens

Coole Park And Gardens

Coole Park, now a nature reserve, was the home of Lady Augusta Gregory, dramatist and co-founder with Edward Martyn and W.B. Yeats of the Abbey Theatre.

Corrib Cruises

Corrib Cruises

May – October

Corrib Cruises offers pleasure cruises on Lough Corrib, Ireland's largest lake and one of the most scenic in Europe.

Dan O'Hara's Heritage And History Centre

Dan O'Hara's Heritage And History Centre

Award-winning Dan O'Hara's Heritage and History Centre, listed as one of Ireland's top tourist attractions, offers unique experience which should be part of everyones visit to the West.

Dun Aonghasa

Dun Aonghasa

Mar - Oct: Daily 10.00-18.00 Nov - Feb: Daily 10.00-16.00

Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands.

Dunguaire Castle Galway

Dunguaire Castle Galway

April to Oct.

Dunguaire Castle has, for hundreds of years, stood proudly on the site of the seveth-century stronghold of Guaire, the King of Connaught.

Eye Cinema Galway

Eye Cinema Galway

Eye Cinema in Galway has nine screens which are all wheelchair accessible and suitable for those who are hearing or visually impaired. Perfect for everyone in the family in Galway.

Galway Aquarium

Galway Aquarium

The Prom, Salthill, Galway

Galway Aquarium Ireland's National Aquarium is home to 170 species of fresh water and marine life. It is also a great Kids Party venue in Galway.

Kiltartan Gregory Museum And Millennium Park

Kiltartan Gregory Museum And Millennium Park

Summer: Daily Winter: Sundays only

The Kiltartan Gregory Museum and Millennium Park is a restored school that was built in 1892. It includes a classroom that appears as it was 100 years ago.

Leenane Cultural Centre

Leenane Cultural Centre

A beautiful purpose built visitor centre.

Leisure World Galway

Leisure World Galway

Leisure World is an all weather family recreation centre which includes Ten-Pin Bowling, Kiddies Adventureland, Pool/ Snooker Tables, Air Hockey Tables and the latest Video Pursuits

Omniplex Galway

Omniplex Galway

Open daily from 2pm and from 12noon Saturday and Sunday

Galway Omniplex - good fun for kids and all the family with kids club! Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex has become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities.

Omniplex Oranmore

Omniplex Oranmore

Open daily from 6pm and from 12noon Saturday and Sunday

Oranmore Omniplex - fun for kids and all the family! Boasting the latest in projection and digital sound technology, Omniplex Cinema has become the standard bearer for multiplex facilities.

Pallas Karting

Pallas Karting

7 days a week, 10am to 5pm, If you wish to visit after 5pm reservation is essential.

Take a spin to Pallas Karting. Here you can be in the driving seat, jostling for pole position in one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports in Ireland today on Europe's largest Karting Centre.

Patrick Pearse's Cottage Galway

Patrick Pearse's Cottage Galway

A small restored cottage overlooking the breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara, used by Patrick Pearse (1879–1916) leader of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence.

Portumna Castle

Portumna Castle

The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde.

Rathbaun Farm

Rathbaun Farm

Pet Farm In Galway

Rathbaun Farm is situated in a rural area of Southwest County Galway in Ardrahan. The Connolly family have been farming the 80 acres of land for over 200 years.

Stagecoach School Galway

Stagecoach School Galway

Stretch your child's imagination in three directions at once. Stagecoach teaches them to act,sing and dance.

Thoor Ballylee

Thoor Ballylee

Thoor Ballylee is well known as the summer home of the poet W.B. Yeats and as the setting of his poems, "The Winding Stair" and "The Tower".

Turoe Pet Farm

Turoe Pet Farm

Loughrea Link Road, Galway

Located in a beautiful rural setting, the 14 acre Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park has extensive all weather family facilities.