Family things to do near Strandhill, Co. Sligo

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Things to do near Strandhill

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Sligo Surf Experience

Open dates vary · Check official times Strandhill · Sligo 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLearn how to surf in the spectacular scenery of County Sligo with Sligo Surf Experience.

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Strandhill Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Strandhill · Sligo 2 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesStrandhill Surf School lets you experience the excitement of surfing and stand up paddle boarding with highly qualified instructors who have valuable knowledge of the local waves.

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Sligo Regional Sports Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo Town · Sligo 14 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSligo Regional Sports Centre offers facilities to suit all the family’s recreational and leisure needs, including a 25 metre indoor heated pool and kids pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room also a well air conditioned.

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Rebelle Surf

Open dates vary · Check official times Strandhill · Sligo 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesRebelle Surf provides lessons, camps, private coaching sessions, retreats and workshops for all levels.

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Carraig Climbing

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 21 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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Five Star Fun

Open dates vary · Check official times Grange · Sligo 24 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Indoor activity Check opening details

Why it matchesModern indoor play centre in Grange with a large play frame, slides, go-karts, toddler area and on-site cafe.

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Glencar teaSHED

Glencar · Leitrim 25 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesCozy cafe and historic tea rooms featuring local crafts and an adjoining children's play park by Glencar Waterfall.

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Glencar Alpacas

Open dates vary · Check official times Glencar · Leitrim 23 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesGlencar Alpacas farm is nestled in the hillside of Glencar Valley, with beautiful scenery extending across counties Leitrim and Sligo.

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Sligo Boat Charters

Open dates vary · Check official times Rosses Point · Sligo 21 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesClimb on board a Sligo Boat Charters boat and have an adventure on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Sligo Kayak Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSligo Kayak Tours run small group (max 10) kayak tours which take into account the stunning local scenery and famous landmarks of Co. Sligo.

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The Strand Bar & Restaurants

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

Why it matchesPub and restaurant on the Strandhill seafront offering casual dining, seafood, and traditional music.

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County Sligo Surf Club

Open dates vary · Check official times Strandhill · Sligo 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFounded in the early 1970s, County Sligo Surf Club is one of the older surf clubs in Ireland.

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Atlantic Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Strandhill · Sligo 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesAtlantic Surf School offers a complete surfing experience for both beginners and intermediate level surfers.

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National Surf Centre Strandhill

Open dates vary · Check official times Sligo 2 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe National Surf Centre Strandhill in County Sligo, provides a thrilling experience which extends the surfing and outdoor activity season for visitors to Strandhill and the wider surfing community.

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Irish Sign Language Tour of Sligo Abbey

Fri 4 Sept 2026 · 14:00–15:00 Sligo 11 min drive Free
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Why it matchesSligo Abbey through Irish Sign Language. This guided tour will be carried out by one of our tour guides and interpreted by a qualified Irish Sign Language interpreter.

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