Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesExplore woodland trails, solve puzzles, pick pumpkins, enjoy live wizard shows, funfair rides and potion-making workshops.
Why it matchesCountryside Leisure Activity Centre is open all year round for bookings.
Why it matchesExplore artisan craft studios, watch makers at work, enjoy woodland walks and visit the children's playground.
Why it matchesJoin a professional artist at Portlaoise Educate Together to create a community mural inspired by Irish nature and folklore.
Why it matchesJurassic Newpark is Ireland's only dinosaur theme park, now including Jurassic Bounce, a 50m covered inflatable jump park.
Why it matchesCastlecomer Discovery Park is home to the longest over water zipline in Ireland.
Why it matchesThe National Reptile Zoo, located in Kilkenny City, is Ireland's only reptile zoo.
Why it matchesAt Roll 'n Bowl in Portlaoise, County Laois, choose from ten pin bowling, laser quest, a soft play centre, teddy bear making and roller skating.
Why it matchesA four-day Samhain festival in Kilkenny with family experiences, folklore, performances, and outdoor animation.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesHeywood Gardens were completed in 1912, and consist 50 acres of gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features.
Why it matchesExplore Kilkenny's historic sights on guided family-friendly bicycle tours or self-guided cycle rentals.
Why it matchesKilkenny Animated returns with a lively weekend of animation, illustration, anime, cartooning, screenings, talks, workshops, live drawing and creative fun.
Why it matchesThe Irish Fly Fishing and Game Museum is a treat for anyone interested in country life.
Why it matchesAbbeyleix Heritage House was once home to the Abbeyleix Carpet Factory, where a number of hand tufted carpets were made for the state room for the Titanic.
Why it matchesFound in Durrow, County Laois, Castle Durrow is one of Ireland’s most luxurious country house hotels.
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