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Things to do near Glensmill

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10 strong matches for your family · plus 14 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland
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Tropical World

Open dates vary · Check official times About 15 min drive Check price
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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.

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Oakfest 2026

Sat 5 Sept 2026 – Sun 6 Sept 2026 · Check official times About 15 min drive €52
Suits all ages Mostly outdoor Booking available

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.

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Lurgybrack Open Farm

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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.

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Bernard McGlinchey Town Park

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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.

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Muff Féile

Wed 29 Jul 2026 – Mon 3 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 25 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesThis festival celebrates local culture and community with music, entertainment, arts, and family activities. It's a chance to enjoy local talent and businesses.

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Grassroutes

Open dates vary · Check official times About 30 min drive Check price
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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.

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Mulroy Meadow Farm

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Why it matchesMulroy Meadow Farm offers guided tours from spring to autumn. Families can meet farm animals, learn about regenerative farming, and explore the intertidal zone with rock pooling along Mulroy Bay.

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Oakfield Park

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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.

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Ballymacool Town Park

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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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.

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Fort Dunree Military Museum

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Why it matchesFamilies can explore an interactive military museum, old bunkers, and walking trails with views of the Atlantic. There is also local wildlife to spot.

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Dunmore Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 10 min drive Check price
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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.

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Inch Island

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Why it matchesVisit Inch Island to see lots of migratory birds and wintering waterfowl, especially whooper swans and geese. You can also see the ruins of Inch Castle.

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Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the Victorian gardens at Glenveagh Castle, with a walled garden, pleasure gardens, and various themed areas like the Italian Terrace. See a wide range of trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons.

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Doe Castle View

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThis is a scenic spot to take photos of Doe Castle and the bay. You can also look for local wildlife. The castle grounds are open daily, with tours of the inside during summer weekends.

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Glenveagh National Park and Castle

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Why it matchesExplore a castle and its gardens, with lakes, mountains, and woods. Look out for red deer and golden eagles. Have lunch or coffee in the tearooms.

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