Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesSituated on the Dublin side of the picturesque village of Kilcoole County Wicklow, and just off the N11, Glenroe Open Farm opens its gates to visitors from March to October each year.
Why it matchesAn inclusive weekly comic-making and graphic novel club for children aged 9-12 at Bray Library.
Why it matchesSquirrel's Scramble is an adventure tree park that offers fun for all the family at Killruddery House & Gardens in the garden county of Wicklow.
Why it matchesFamily fun day featuring a mobile petting farm, kids DJ, face painting, and BBQ at two Dublin venues on Sept 5.
Why it matchesTucked between Bray Head and Little Sugar Loaf, Belmont Demesne is the perfect destination to get into the great outdoors.
Why it matchesIreland's National Circus offering fantastic family entertainment with live acts and shows.
Why it matchesTen-pin bowling, a large multi-tier indoor play area for under 12s, arcade games, and a coffee dock.
Why it matchesThe enjoyable group challenges that Alive Outside provide are built to get people working together, to solve problems, and have fun in a safe and energising environment.
Why it matchesCoral Leisure in Wicklow Town offers a 25m deck level swimming pool and a 9m learner pool.
Why it matchesGreystones South Beach is a mix of pebble and sand which follows on from the shingly north beach at the harbour.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesPremier family entertainment centre featuring tenpin bowling, laser tag, a soft play centre, arcade and more.
Why it matchesVisitors to K2Alpacas farm in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow, can get up close and personal with these fascinating and lovable animals under the guidance of Alpaca Joe and his expert team of trek friends.
Why it matchesOther activities available at Bray Bowl Family Entertainment Centre are quaser laser, snooker, pool, American pool, video arcade and the Perfect Theatre, with two state of the art studios.
Why it matchesEstablished more than thirty years ago, Brennanstown Riding School is one of Ireland's foremost Riding Schools.
Why it matchesIndoor adventure centre featuring over 50 challenge rooms combining mental puzzles and physical tasks.
Why it matchesEnjoy a unique pumpkin patch experience in partnership with the Down Syndrome Centre.
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