Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesTeddy bear making workshops, a silver bear exhibition, a little playground and a fairy forest by Brackley Lake.
Why it matchesMeet friendly farm animals, enjoy outdoor play areas and explore the petting zoo.
Why it matchesEstablished in 2008, Cavan Adventure Centre is an outdoor adventure facility that supplies numerous land and water based activities suitable for all ages.
Why it matchesEnjoy the full range of facilities at Cavan Swimming Pool and Leisure Complex, County Cavan, including a fully equipped gymnasium, sports hall, aerobics room, 25m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and sun bed.
Why it matchesExplore the 18th-century Florence Court estate, expansive gardens, and woodland walking trails.
Why it matchesExplore subterranean rivers, winding passages and limestone chambers on a guided cave tour.
Why it matchesFenagh Visitor Centre, in County Leitrim, has an indoor soft play centre, coffee shop and heritage centre.
Why it matchesExplore ancient trees, walking trails, and historic ruins around Upper Lough Erne.
Why it matchesThe Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in County Monaghan is operated by the Clones Development Society.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesMultidisciplinary arts project featuring nature photography, music, and family-friendly workshops and soundwalks at Johnston Central Library.
Why it matchesWoodford River Walk is a 4.8 km loop walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesThe original round tower at Drumlane Abbey in County Cavan, was made of wood but replaced with stone in the 12th century under the stewardship of Augustinian monks.
Why it matchesBelturbet Railway Station was the Northern Terminus for the famed Cavan Leitrim Narrow Gauge Railway Line which served Belturbet, Ballyconnell, Ballinamore, Dromod and Arigna.
Why it matchesTurbet Island Looped Walk is a 1.6 km loop walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesExplore local heritage and the dedicated Clones Lace Museum at this restored waterside visitor centre.
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