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Things to do near Templemore

All ages · up to 60 min · any budget

5 strong matches for your family · plus 19 more nearby Live listings from Fáilte Ireland and Heritage Ireland
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Fairy Fort Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times About 10 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can visit a traditional farm with animals, walk through fields and meadows, and explore an ancient fairy fort. There's also a bouncy castle and a picnic area.

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Wild Food Mary

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesJoin Wild Food Mary to ramble through her garden or woodlands, finding edible plants, flowers, fruits and fungi. Learn about foraged food and help prepare a feast in her kitchen.

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Birr Castle Demesne & Historic Science Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the castle grounds, see the historic telescope and science exhibits, and let the kids enjoy the adventure playground. There are over 5,000 plant species in the gardens.

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Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival 2026

Fri 31 Jul 2026 – Fri 7 Aug 2026 · Check official times About 45 min drive Free
Suits all ages Indoor & outdoor Booking available

Why it matchesThis is a week-long festival with a varied programme of events. You can expect a mix of things to see and do for the whole family in Birr.

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Lough Derg Blueway East

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesExplore the eastern shore of Lough Derg by road or water, visiting harbours and villages. You can tour castles, take a waterbus cruise, go for forest walks, or enjoy a floating playground.

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Clonohill Gardens

Open dates vary · Check official times About 35 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore Clonohill Gardens, which are set at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. There is a looped trail through woodland and a gravel pathway with various plants.

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Gardens at Castle Durrow

Open dates vary · Check official times About 40 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can explore the formal gardens, enjoy river, parkland, and forest walks, and go cycling around the historic Castle Durrow estate.

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Cabragh Wetlands Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can walk along the rivers and ponds, explore nature trails, or take the Cosmic Walk to learn about the universe. There are also free community events like Irish nights and workshops.

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Golden Grove Forest

Open dates vary · Check official times About 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can go for a walk through the woods, enjoy a picnic, and look out for local wildlife. In spring, a large area of the woodland is covered in bluebells.

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Coille an Fhaltaigh Millennium Forest

Open dates vary · Check official times About 45 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a walk through Coille an Fhaltaigh Millennium Forest, choosing between a short 2.2km or a longer 3.3km route. There is a picnic area for a break.

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