Family things to do near Dromore West, Co. Sligo

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Easkey Bike Hire

Open dates vary · Check official times Easkey · Sligo 8 min drive Check price
Best for ages 6 and up a full day Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesRent bicycles for family cycling trips and scenic routes around Sligo.

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Beach Bar Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 15 min drive Check price
Best for ages 7 and up 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesSurf school offering beginner and intermediate lessons, SUP sessions, and summer kids surf camps at Aughris Beach.

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Waterpoint

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo 18 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWaterpoint, in the popular seaside town of Enniscrone, County Sligo is a family orientated facility and is open seven days a week, all year round.

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Wild Atlantic Outdoors

Open dates vary · Check official times Dromore West · Sligo 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWild Atlantic Outdoors (WAO) is an adventure and education provider offering outdoor activities for recreation whilst exploring and learning about the local environment.

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7th Wave Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo 18 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSituated in County Sligo and close to the Mayo border, 7th Wave Surf School is found on lovely Enniscrone Beach.

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Carraig Climbing

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 22 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCarraig Climbing aims to provide an exceptional, exhilarating and educational rock climbing experience on the rock faces around Sligo.

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Scary Halloween Woods Walk

Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 · Check official times The Coach House · Sligo 16 min drive Check price
Suitable from birth Mostly outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesTireragh Community Support is a Community Employment (CE) scheme based in Kilglass House, Co Sligo, with a focus on biodiversity and education.

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Enniscrone Beach

Enniscrone · Sligo 18 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated Indoor & outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesEnniscrone offers visitors a wide range of activities for all age groups, including almost 5km of safe beach, world famous seaweed baths, a marvellous 27 hole golf links course, a leisure centre, playground and.

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Tonnta Adventure

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesTonnta Adventure is located along the Wild Atlantic Way in County Sligo and provides bespoke land and sea adventure experiences.

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Tread Softly

Sat 22 Aug 2026 – Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Check official times Sligo 26 min drive Free
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Why it matchesFor Tread Softly 26 we have commissioned and programmed a wide series of events across multiple arts disciplines, including exhibitions, installations, film, talks, walks, two large-scale public engagement projects, as.

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Inishcrone (Enniscrone) Pier

Enniscrone · Sligo 18 min drive Check price
No specific child age guidance is stated Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesGet lost in the many flora-filled sand dunes that outline the shoreline between Cliff Road and the mouth of the River Moy.

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Beltra Country Market

Beltra · Sligo 14 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Indoor activity No booking needed

Why it matchesWeekly country market featuring local baking, crafts, a coffee shop with crêpes and children's workshops.

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Nolan's Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times Enniscrone · Sligo 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIt is constructed on a raised level platform on top of a small ridge and consists of a rectangular gabled house with 3/4 round towers at the angles.

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Roslee Castle

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRoslee Castle, also known as O’Dowd’s Castle or Easkey Castle, was built in 1207 for Oliver McDonnell, who came to Sligo to marry an O’Dowd.

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Outback Jack's Surf Guide

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 17 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesOutback Jack's Surf Guide is a mobile surf school providing a wide range of lessons from novice to advanced level surfer, including private lessons and guided tours.

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