Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesExplore woodland trails, solve puzzles, pick pumpkins, enjoy live wizard shows, funfair rides and potion-making workshops.
Why it matchesEnjoy family-friendly Samhain events at VISUAL Carlow, including a scavenger hunt, workshops, and a family fun day.
Why it matchesGraiguecullen Swimming Pool is a modern facility situated in a historic building which was formerly an old National School.
Why it matchesHire electric bikes and child carriers to explore the scenic traffic-free Barrow Blueway and canal paths around Athy.
Why it matchesThe Athy Rowing Club is located in the town of Athy, County Kildare.
Why it matchesKildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop is home to a wide variety of friendly, curious animals scattered around an accessible and buggy friendly facility.
Why it matchesThe Organic Pumpkin Village at Kildare Farm Foods, where the patch is planted with farm-grown pumpkins to pick and carve at home.
Why it matchesBurtown House is a historic Quaker house located in County Kildare and is surrounded by a wealth of farmland walks and beautiful flower gardens.
Why it matchesAn indoor soft-play activity centre for children.
Why it matchesHire children's, adult and electric bikes to cycle the scenic Barrow Blueway route.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesDeparting from the heart of Athy, each trip provides a peaceful cruise along one of Ireland’s most scenic inland waterways, with local insights from your skipper along the way.
Why it matchesCombining advanced technology with the largest collection of Shackleton artefacts in the world, the Shackleton Experience showcases his inspiring journey, from his birthplace in County Kildare to the Polar ice caps.
Why it matchesExplore artisan craft studios, watch makers at work, enjoy woodland walks and visit the children's playground.
Why it matchesExplore the historic town of in Athy on a guided walking tour.
Why it matchesMeet one of Ireland’s most iconic racehorse trainers, Jessica Harrington, during a visit to her private yard.
Why it matchesExplore world-famous horses, Japanese gardens, and a children's playground in Kildare.
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