Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesTraditional pub with a large family beer garden, secure playground, animals, and scenic walking trails.
Why it matchesActivate Waterford is a locally owned family activity centre in the heart of Waterford City and a winner of "Best Indoor Leisure Facility".
Why it matchesMeet farm animals, enjoy indoor soft play, outdoor play areas and the sand barn at this family-run farm.
Why it matchesExplore a daytime Halloween-themed woodland trail filled with friendly ghosts, ghouls, and eerie sounds.
Why it matchesLocal community playground in Passage East offering outdoor play equipment for children.
Why it matchesThe soft play facilities at Pirates Adventure Play Centre provide children from 6 months to 10 years with a safe, supervised and comfortable facility for play, exercise and socialisation in a warm, dry and comfortable.
Why it matchesSee decorated trucks and glowing tractors roll along the Quays in Waterford for a festive charitable parade.
Why it matchesWalk illuminated woodlands on Waterford Greenway with live performance, lights, fire and special effects.
Why it matchesDunmore East Adventure Centre, situated in a sheltered cove, is suitable for families, adults and children.
Why it matchesExplore medieval medicine, crime, and everyday life through interactive storytelling and tours during the Halloween break.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesWatch the spectacular Santa truck arrive in Waterford City, step aboard to meet Santa and support charity.
Why it matchesVelocity Virtual Reality is a fun, indoor, free roaming multiplayer VR facility featuring a selection of immersive VR experiences.
Why it matchesEnjoy pottery painting, craft workshops and artisan browsing at this coastal studio in Duncannon.
Why it matchesTramore Amusement & Leisure Park is located within a safe, secure family environment, less than 10km outside Waterford City.
Why it matchesAdventure 001 Helicopters Ireland offer 10km Helicopter Buzz Flights from multiple locations around Ireland including Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Donegal, Meath and Laois.
Why it matchesDuncannon Beach is a designated bathing area of approximately a mile long.
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