Family Attractions

Ireland is packed with incredible family attractions! Explore Dublin Zoo, home to over 400 animals, or take a step back in time at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in Clare. For outdoor fun, cycle the Waterford Greenway or visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Little adventurers will love the underground wonders of Marble Arch Caves, while budding scientists can explore interactive exhibits at Explorium Dublin. Animal lovers shouldn’t miss Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, where giraffes and cheetahs roam freely. Whether it’s history, nature, or adventure, Ireland has endless fun for families.

Dublin & National – Coillte Family Outdoor Activities

They provide some of Ireland’s best outdoor family recreation opportunities from walking and hiking to mountain biking and from family picnics to fishing and nature watching

Dublin – Dublinia

Family events will take place every weekend throughout the year where vistors to Dublinia will meet a character from the Viking and medieval periods

Dublin – Butlers, The Factory Tour

For all budding chocolatiers and chocoholics a visit to the Butlers, The Factory Tour in Dublin, is a real activity treat for adults and children alike and makes for an interesting and unusual family fun family attraction.

Dublin – Malahide Castle and Gardens

A visit to Malahide Castle and Gardensis so much more than just a tour, it is an engaging and truly memorable experience and is guaranteed to be the highlight of your visit to Dublin.

Dublin – Viking Splash Tours of Dublin

Viking Splash Tours is a great way for the Family to see and learn about the history and sites of Dublin city. The costumed Viking tour guides will lead you through the streets of Dublin.

Dublin – GAA Museum And Croke Park Stadium Tour

The GAA Museum and the Croke Park Stadium Tour in Croke Park, Dublin, offers an in-depth behind the scenes look at one of the most historic and modern sporting arenas in the world

Kerry – Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

A family day or school tour at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is always packed with fun. Exciting displays include an Amazon display which is home to piranhas, catfish and many more freshwater species.

Kerry – Dingle Dolphin Boat Trips

Visit Fungie the wild Dolphin in Dingle, Co. Kerry with Dingle Dolphin’s daily boat Trips on a one hour trip to see Fungi in his natural habitat.

Kildare – The Kildare Maze Activity Park

The Kildare Maze is a great family fun day out with activities that include a hedge and wooden maze, crazy golf, pets corner, assault course, picnic area and zip wire.

Limerick – Stonehall Wildlife Park

Stonehall Wildlife Park allows the visitors to experience at first hand a wide variety of animals in a secure and pleasant setting.

Roscommon – Arigna Mining Experience

Arigna Mining Experience provides the family with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley in county Roscommon

Sligo – Eagles Flying – The Irish Raptor Research Centre

Situated amid the beautiful landscape of the North-West, Eagles Flying, Ireland’s largest sanctuary for birds of prey and owls offers you incomparable impressions of majestic raptors soaring.

Westmeath – Glendeer Pet Farm

Glendeer Farm is an award winning 6 acre open pet farm which is family owned and a great day out for the family with lots of fun events. Also makes a great birthday party venue.

Dublin – National Museum of Ireland – Natural History

Special family and children’s events take place at the Natural History Museum

Cork – The Ewe Experience

The Ewe Experience Sculpture Gardens in Cork is a unique combination of nature and art and your Family will enjoy the unique experience.

Cork – Prince August Toy Soldier Factory

Prince August Toy Soldier Factory not only caters for those with historical interest but allows you to be creative and cast your own tin soldier the traditional way and offers families tours, workshops, birthday parties and school tours