Family things to do near Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

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Fenagh Visitor Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinamore · Leitrim 7 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFenagh Visitor Centre, in County Leitrim, has an indoor soft play centre, coffee shop and heritage centre.

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Bear Essentials

Open dates vary · Check official times Bawnboy · Cavan 14 min drive Check price
Best for ages 3-10 2-3 hours Indoor & outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesTeddy bear making workshops, a silver bear exhibition, a little playground and a fairy forest by Brackley Lake.

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Lough Allen Adventure

Open dates vary · Check official times Drumshanbo · Leitrim 23 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAt Lough Allen Adventure you can enjoy kayaking and SUP tours through the mesmerising Drumshamazon or navigate around iconic O’Connors Island.

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Glenview Folk Museum

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinamore · Leitrim 4 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe private collection at Glenview Folk Museum includes an array of farmyard equipment and a street scene with a variety of shops, including a pub.

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Drumcoura Equestrian Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinamore · Leitrim 8 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWith the largest indoor arena in County Leitrim, Drumcoura Equestrian Centre in Ballinamore is a highly professional, well-run centre that caters for riders of all levels.

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Ballinamore Town Loop

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballinamore · Leitrim 6 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesBallinamore Town Loop is a 4.4 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Crummy Loop

Open dates vary · Check official times Drumshanbo (8km) · Leitrim 11 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesCrummy Loop is a 10.2 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.

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Aghacashel Loop

Open dates vary · Check official times Drumshanbo (8km) · Leitrim 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAghacashel Loop is a 3 km loop walking trail graded Easy.

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Sliabh An Iarainn Visitor Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Leitrim 22 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor Centre is located in the picturesque setting of Acres Lake in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim.

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