Kids in Dublin

The Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor Centre

Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

Vast, lush nature area with meadows, walking paths, picnic grounds and a 12th-century abbey ruins.

Greenan Maze

Russborough House & Park

Ornate, 18th-century Palladian villa with collections of porcelain, furniture and art masterpieces.

Funtasia Theme Park | Drogheda

Leisure complex with waterpark, bowling, roller-skating, crazy golf, rock-climbing, casino and food.

The Kildare Maze

Beyond the Trees Avondale

Woodland of sequoia & eucalyptus with riverside walks, plus biking routes & picnic tables.

Blackrock Castle Observatory

Educational centre for science, engineering & technology set in a 16th-century castle.

Castlecomer Discovery Park

80-acre activity park with walking trails, kids' play areas, fishing lakes and a canopy walkway.

The National Reptile Zoo

Zoo housing reptiles from snakes to crocodiles, with supervised handling sessions and soft play.

Glenroe Farm

Family-run venue with a variety of farm animals plus petting zoo, farmhouse museum and playground.

Jurassic Newpark

Treetop Walk & Viewing Tower entrance

Leahy's Open Farm

Go-karts, a petting zoo & an adventure playground, plus an ice cream & chocolate factory, at a farm.

Clara Lara Funpark

Amusement park with family-friendly canoeing, water slides & rafting, plus zip lining & mini golf.

Pirates Cove

Red Mountain Open Farm

The Ark Puddenhill

Secret Valley Wildlife Park & Exotic Animal Rescue

14-acre facility with exotic & native wildlife, plus animal feedings, pony rides & other activities.

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

Family attraction with peat bog heritage displays, a train ride & many indoor & outdoor play areas.