Family things to do near Liscannor, Co. Clare

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Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballysteen ED · Clare 6 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesFamily pet farm and leisure park near the Cliffs of Moher featuring animals and play areas.

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The Green Room Surf School and Shop

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive Check price
Best for ages 8 and up 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesSurfing and paddleboarding lessons, equipment hire, and kids surf camps right by Lahinch beach.

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Lahinch Beach

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesJust a short drive from the imposing Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Lahinch Beach's flooding tide makes it ideal for fun water activities like surfing, sea kayaking and kite surfing.

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Bens Surf Clinic

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesBens Surf Clinic is based on the sea front in Lahinch, on the Wild Atlantic Way, a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher.

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Lahinch Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 5 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWhether you are an absolute first timer or seasoned professional or just renting a board you can expect to have a wonderful and fun time anytime of the year with Lahinch Surf School.

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Aran Islands - Inisheer - Inis Oírr

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocated 8km off the coast of County Clare, Inisheer is an island of sheer beauty embedded in Irish history.

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Ollie's Lahinch Surf Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated 1-2 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesOllie's Lahinch Surf Centre is situated in Lahinch County Clare and offers surf lessons catering for all ages and skill levels.

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Lahinch Surf Experience

Open dates vary · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLahinch Surf Experience is owned by two west Clare surfing fanatics John Linnane and Dexter McCullough.

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Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Lisdoonvarna · Clare 19 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesExplore local history, sample sulphur mineral waters, relax by the river and enjoy the children's play area and tea room.

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Cliffs Of Moher, Doolin, Ireland

Open dates vary · Check official times Ennis · Clare 19 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesExplore Ireland's famous Cliffs of Moher with coastal walks, viewing platforms, and a visitor centre.

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Irish Mountaineering Academy

Open dates vary · Check official times Doolin · Clare 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIrish Mountaineering Academy in County Clare, provide professional rock climbing training for all levels of climbers at one of the best coastal limestone climbing areas in the world.

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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026

Tue 1 Sept 2026 – Wed 30 Sept 2026 · Check official times Lisdoonvarna · Clare 20 min drive Free
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Why it matchesThe festival is over 165 years old and couldn't be more different from online dating services.

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Moher Hill Open Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMoher Hill Open Farm is beautifully situated overlooking Liscannor Bay in County Clare.

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Burren Free Range Pork Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Kilfenora · Clare 20 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesVisit a traditional small holding to see rare breed pigs, cattle, hens, ducks, and donkeys.

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The Rock Shop

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 4 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Indoor activity Check opening details

Why it matchesExplore gemstone, fossil and mineral displays, browse unique gifts and relax in the tea room with views over Liscannor Bay.

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Walker Cup 2026

Sat 5 Sept 2026 – Sun 6 Sept 2026 · Check official times Lahinch · Clare 6 min drive €45
Children under 16 attend free with a ticket-holding adult a full day Mostly outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesWatch the 2026 Walker Cup amateur golf match between Great Britain & Ireland and the USA at Lahinch Golf Club.

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