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All ages · up to 60 min · any budget
Why it matchesOakfest is a music festival with a mix of tribute acts and original bands. There is also children's entertainment and food stalls.
Why it matchesAt Lurgybrack Open Farm, families can see and feed farm animals, cuddle rabbits, and enjoy a playground, sandpit, and barrel train. There's also a riverside walk.
Why it matchesSee hundreds of free-flying butterflies, exotic birds, lemurs, marmosets, owls, meerkats, sloths, and toucans. There is also an indoor play park, moving dinosaurs, and a bug and reptile room.
Why it matchesThis town park has a playground, a pump track for bikes and scooters, and walking trails. There are picnic spots and a sculpture trail to explore.
Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, see the Drumboe steam engine and other railway carriages, and try out Ireland's first full-size interactive railway cab.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the parklands, woodlands, and lakeside, spot wildlife, find sculptures, and try the hedge maze. There are train rides and a castle folly to see.
Why it matchesThis town park has a big play area and a multi-use games area for children. There are also picnic spots and nice walks where you can see plants and wildlife.
Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the pier, enjoy a coffee from a local cafe, and take in the views of Donegal Bay, Bell's Isle, Summerhill, and Murvagh Beach.
Why it matchesFamilies can explore the walled garden, with its plants, paths, and ponds. You can also look for the remains of an old fort in the woodlands.
Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.
Why it matchesTake a boat trip around Donegal Bay, see Seal Island and its seal colony, and enjoy views of the Bluestack Mountains. There's live music and a dance floor on the way back.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a peaceful walk through this award-winning garden, taking in the varied plants, trees, and views over Donegal Bay. It is a good spot for a quiet outing.
Why it matchesExplore the romantic gardens of Lower Cranny, with a lake, tree-lined walks, a wildflower meadow, bluebell woods, and a fairy ring.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Drumboe forest. There are three trails to choose from, including a nature trail and a multi-access trail.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a short walk through Ballykeeran forest on a waymarked trail. It is a good spot for a bit of fresh air and a stretch of the legs.
Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk in Drummonaghan Forest. It is a Coillte forest recreation site with a car park, open all year round.
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