Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesA Halloween trail on a family-run open farm in the Wicklow hills, six kilometres from Rathdrum.
Why it matchesPremier family entertainment centre featuring tenpin bowling, laser tag, a soft play centre, arcade and more.
Why it matchesCoral Leisure in Wicklow Town offers a 25m deck level swimming pool and a 9m learner pool.
Why it matchesTen-pin bowling, a large multi-tier indoor play area for under 12s, arcade games, and a coffee dock.
Why it matchesEnjoy a unique pumpkin patch experience in partnership with the Down Syndrome Centre.
Why it matchesLarge floating inflatable water park featuring over 30 obstacles across 1,800 square metres.
Why it matchesExplore a decorated treetop walk, complete a magical object hunt for a prize, and enjoy Halloween surprises.
Why it matchesChristmas market entry is free. Victorian Santa is separately ticketed: adults aged 13+ €12.95, infants aged 0–2 €15.95 with a gift, and children aged 3–12 €22.95 with a gift. All booking fees included. Santa visits start on 28 November.
Why it matchesSituated on the Dublin side of the picturesque village of Kilcoole County Wicklow, and just off the N11, Glenroe Open Farm opens its gates to visitors from March to October each year.
Why it matchesSurf on the East Coast of Ireland, just thirty minutes from Dublin.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesExplore twisting mazes, farm animals, three museums, woodland playgrounds and nature trails in Wicklow.
Why it matchesSquirrel's Scramble is an adventure tree park that offers fun for all the family at Killruddery House & Gardens in the garden county of Wicklow.
Why it matchesExplore atmospheric prison cells, enjoy character-led tours, family discovery trails and seasonal events at Wicklow Historic Gaol.
Why it matchesThe Black Castle ruin stands on a rocky headland over the sea.
Why it matchesExplore forest trails, a treetop walk, a viewing tower, a playground and Avondale House.
Why it matchesVisitors to K2Alpacas farm in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow, can get up close and personal with these fascinating and lovable animals under the guidance of Alpaca Joe and his expert team of trek friends.
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