Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFamily farm with indoor beach, activity barn, pedal go-karts, and animal walkway with donkeys, goats and pigs.
Why it matchesA Halloween train adventure at Rathwood on the Carlow side of the Wicklow border.
Why it matchesExplore twisting mazes, farm animals, three museums, woodland playgrounds and nature trails in Wicklow.
Why it matchesA Halloween trail on a family-run open farm in the Wicklow hills, six kilometres from Rathdrum.
Why it matchesExplore a decorated treetop walk, complete a magical object hunt for a prize, and enjoy Halloween surprises.
Why it matchesHandmade chocolates, artisan ice cream, chocolate-making workshops, café and an on-site playground.
Why it matchesEnjoy a foodie experience, led by pastry chef Lorraine Aispill with the Arán, Im agus Subh tour, celebrating the flavours, stories and heritage of Irish farmhouse baking.
Why it matchesExplore forest trails, a treetop walk, a viewing tower, a playground and Avondale House.
Why it matchesWexford Lavender Farm, Ireland’s first lavender farm, has five acres of lavender, the Purple Haze Café, a children’s playground, woodland walks, a shop, Billy the bull quad barrel train, a maze, plant sales and much more.
Why it matchesSee Highland cows and farm animals, enjoy the countryside, and visit the coffee barn and farm shop.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesA historic rural arts centre hosting live music, visual art exhibitions, family-friendly theatre, and creative workshops.
Why it matchesEstablished in 1723 on the banks of the Avoca River, Avoca Mill is the oldest working weaving mill in Ireland.
Why it matchesBrowse local food, handmade crafts, pottery, and jewellery at the Saturday market in Aughrim.
Why it matchesEnjoy a spooky train ride, clue hunt, crafts, storytelling and a trick-or-treat reward at Avondale.
Why it matchesClonmore Castle is a twelfth century fortress but there was no mention of it until the 14th Century when it was repaired by Sir Anthony de Lucy in 1332.
Why it matchesMacreddin Village Food Market in County Wicklow happens on the first Sunday of every month from 12:30-17:30 from April right through to October.
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