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Things to do near Askaheige

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

15 strong matches for your family · plus 9 more nearby Includes live listings from Fáilte Ireland and Heritage Ireland
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Tinahely Farm Shop, Restaurant, Activity Centre & Animal Walkway

Open dates vary · Check official times Tinahely · Wicklow About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesChildren can play in the Activity Barn with ping pong, fuze ball, and an indoor beach. They can also pet and feed donkeys, ponies, pigs, and goats. There is a pedal go-kart track. Families can eat in the restaurant.

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The Village at Wheelocks

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscorthy · Wexford About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can visit a working fruit farm, pick their own fruit, and learn about farm life. There is also food and hospitality available.

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Kidzone

Open dates vary · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKidzone in Gorey is an indoor play area with a three-tier climbing frame, triple slide, ball pool, and a football arena. It also has a spooky room and is good for birthday parties.

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Rathvilly Garden Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Rathvilly · Carlow About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the garden centre, see the vegetable exhibition, and let children play in the dedicated play area. There are picnic spots and a cafe for refreshments.

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Gorey Market House Festival 2026

Fri 31 Jul 2026 – Sun 2 Aug 2026 · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 30 min drive Free
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis festival offers three days of free music, family fun, and community events. You can enjoy live music, a family fun day in the park, a superhero run, a busking competition, and a street market with food and artisan stalls.

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Arboretum Inspirational Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Leighlinbridge · Carlow About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Inspirational Gardens, find an African mud hut, and spot koi in the pond. There is also a children's playground and a box maze.

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Wexford Lavender Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Inch · Wexford About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore five acres of lavender fields, take a ride on Billy the Bull quad barrel train, get lost in a maze, and play in the children's playground and woodland walks.

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Kia Ora Mini Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can feed and hold animals, ride a fire engine, explore a maze, and play on go-karts and diggers. There are also seasonal events at Halloween, Christmas, and Easter.

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Wells Wonderful Christmas Experience 2026

Sat 21 Nov 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026 · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 35 min drive €27.95
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesFamilies can take a magical train ride through the woods, visit the Elf Village, meet Mrs Claus, and have a private chat with Santa in the library at Wells House & Gardens.

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Wells House & Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore a historic house, wander through gardens with fairy and woodland trails, visit an animal farm, and play in an adventure playground. Afternoon tea is available by booking.

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Tick-Tock Activity Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Arklow · Wicklow About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesChildren can hold and feed farm animals like rabbits, sheep, and donkeys. There are indoor and outdoor play areas, mini tractors, and an activity bus for painting and other creative fun.

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Shrule Pet Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Gorey · Wexford About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can spend time with animals, play crazy golf, swing ball, badminton, or football. Younger children have a play area, track, and sand pit. Horse riding is also available next door.

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Halloween Day Fall Festival- Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Village 2026

Fri 16 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026 · Check official times Clonroche · Wexford About 40 min drive €20
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesFamilies can pick pumpkins, explore a Witches' Village, and walk through a Monsters' Woodland. There are also tractor rides, playgrounds, and a trick-or-treat trail, all within Secret Valley Wildlife Park.

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Secret Valley Wildlife Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Clonroche · Wexford About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can see over 200 animals from 40 species, including rescued exotic animals. There are daily activities and animal encounters, plus seasonal events like a corn maze or Christmas Grinch.

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Greenan Maze

Open dates vary · Check official times Wicklow About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore two mazes, see farm animals, and follow nature walks and fairy trails. There are also three farm museums and a treasure hunt in summer.

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Altamont Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Tullow · Carlow About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can stroll through these lovely gardens, spotting different plants and trees. There is a lake and a river walk to enjoy, with both native and exotic species to see.

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Altamont Gardens Trad Music event

Wed 12 Aug 2026 · Check official times Altamont Gardens · Carlow About 10 min drive Free
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy an afternoon of traditional Irish music in the Walled Garden at Altamont Gardens. Remember to bring your own seat for the event.

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Altamont Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times Carlow About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore 16 hectares of gardens, from sculpted lawns and a lake to an arboretum and an Ice Age Glen. There are rare trees, rhododendrons, and roses in summer.

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The Garden at Hardymount House

Open dates vary · Check official times Tullow · Carlow About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore a large garden with lawns, shrubs, and a walled garden with many plants and flowers. There are grass paths, a pond with lilies and fish, and a vegetable garden.

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Ferns Comhaltas at Ferns Castle

Sat 15 Aug 2026 · Check official times Ferns Castle · Wexford About 20 min drive Free
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy traditional Irish music, song, and dance from Ferns Comhaltas in the grounds of Ferns Castle. It is part of the Ferns Craft Fair Day, which also has crafts and other activities.

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Ferns Castle Craft Fair

Sat 15 Aug 2026 · Check official times Ferns Castle · Wexford About 20 min drive Free
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis craft fair at Ferns Castle celebrates traditional Irish crafts. You can see craftspeople at work and learn about skills and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

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Craanford Mills

Open dates vary · Check official times Wexford About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Craanford Mills to see how water powered the milling process. It has original machinery and tells stories of rural life and local history in a peaceful setting.

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Cois na hAbhann Garden Home and Lifestyle Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Camolin · Wexford About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the garden centre, look at plants, and browse the gift shop. There is a restaurant on site for lunch or a treat.

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Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds

Open dates vary · Check official times Carlow About 30 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the historic walled gardens and pleasure grounds at Duckett's Grove. See old varieties of roses, peonies, and fruit trees, and walk along restored paths and over a sunken stone bridge.

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