The Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre
Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.
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Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can watch craft demonstrations, tour a cottage, take a boat trip with folklore, and children have plenty of activities like rope climbing, bumper cars, and a playground.
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.
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.
Why it matchesWalk along the pier and take in the views of the headlands. You might see surfers on the waves. You can also get a ferry to one of the islands from here.
Why it matchesTake a 45-minute ferry trip to Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier. You can enjoy the scenery and look out for wildlife. The island is known for its culture, music, dance, and the Irish language.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why it matchesFamilies can take in the views of the rugged coastline, inlets, beaches, and headlands, along with the islands of Inishsirrer, Inishmeane, and Gola. Best at sunset for the red cliffs.
Why it matchesTake a walk along the Glenevin Valley to see the waterfall. There are picnic spots and footbridges, and you can cross the stream using stepping stones.
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