Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesA Halloween trail on a family-run open farm in the Wicklow hills, six kilometres from Rathdrum.
Why it matchesSurf on the East Coast of Ireland, just thirty minutes from Dublin.
Why it matchesLarge floating inflatable water park featuring over 30 obstacles across 1,800 square metres.
Why it matchesEnjoy a unique pumpkin patch experience in partnership with the Down Syndrome Centre.
Why it matchesPremier family entertainment centre featuring tenpin bowling, laser tag, a soft play centre, arcade and more.
Why it matchesCoral Leisure in Wicklow Town offers a 25m deck level swimming pool and a 9m learner pool.
Why it matchesTen-pin bowling, a large multi-tier indoor play area for under 12s, arcade games, and a coffee dock.
Why it matchesExplore a decorated treetop walk, complete a magical object hunt for a prize, and enjoy Halloween surprises.
Why it matchesAiming to provide the best leisure experience for their customers, Coral Leisure in Arklow, County Wicklow, cater for as many different leisure pursuits as possible in a friendly and professional manner.
Why it matchesImmersive bowling, a redemption arcade, private karaoke rooms and kids' party facilities in Courtown.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesAdventure golf, ten pin-bowling, kids karting, bumper boats, fun caves, a games arcade and more are all on offer at Pirates Cove, Courtown Harbour, Gorey, County Wexford.
Why it matchesEstablished in 1723 on the banks of the Avoca River, Avoca Mill is the oldest working weaving mill in Ireland.
Why it matchesChristmas market entry is free. Victorian Santa is separately ticketed: adults aged 13+ €12.95, infants aged 0–2 €15.95 with a gift, and children aged 3–12 €22.95 with a gift. All booking fees included. Santa visits start on 28 November.
Why it matchesOutdoor farm featuring animal feeding, indoor and outdoor play areas, tractors, and an activity bus.
Why it matchesOakwood Stables is a small friendly AIRE approved equestrian centre.
Why it matchesFamily-run open farm with petting animals, mini diggers, go-karts, a maze and a fire-engine ride.
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