Child Friendly Attractions and Activities in Ireland
Ireland is a pretty child friendly country - and they see fun even in the parts we adults don't like so much, like rain. All those lovely puddles!!
One thing of which you need to be aware is that children are not allowed in pubs after 8pm in the evening.
This may not seem relevant, but many of the best value places to eat in Ireland are in restaurants either in or attached to pubs. It is thus a good idea to eat early if a pub is the best local option, though to be honest the rule is not that strictly applied in practice.
Family Friendly Accommodation
Almost all hotels in Ireland, and most guesthouses and B&B's, are happy to accommodate children, will have family rooms and can provide equipment like high chairs, cribs, foldout beds and so on to their guests.
However you really want much more than just that, and we have a list of places to stay in Ireland that both kids and their parents will really enjoy.
Really family friendly accommodation in Ireland
Fun for Kids!
Throughout the site when we add information about things to do we have indicated whether an activity or place is likely to be enjoyed by kids - this is a collection of most the places we list which are especially child friendly or enjoyable for children.
Many are indoors and so suitable for days when touring is with a bunch of bored youngsters unable to get out and energetic in the open air.
| Activity/Place | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Castle | ||
| The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum | ||
| Ulster Museum | ||
| The Giant's Causeway | ||
| Belfast Zoo | ||
| Gosford Castle & Forset Park | ||
| St Patrick's Trian | ||
| Altamont Gardens | ||
| Bear Essentials | ||
| Bunratty Castle and Folk Park | ||
| The Cliffs of Moher | ||
| Ailwee Cave | ||
| The Lewis Glucksman Gallery | ||
| Barryscourt Castle | ||
| Charles Fort | ||
| Fota Arboretum | ||
| Ballymaloe | ||
| Garnish Island | ||
| Fota Wildlife Park | ||
| The Tower Museum | ||
| Dunfanaghy Stables | ||
| National Aquatic Centre | ||
| The Hugh Lane Gallery | ||
| Dublin Castle | ||
| Calliaghstown Riding Centre | ||
| Imaginosity | ||
| Trinity College & The Book of Kells | ||
| Museum of the Decorative Arts | ||
| National Museum of Ireland (Archeology & History) | ||
| Museum of Natural History | ||
| Dublin Zoo | ||
| Phoenix Park | ||
| Marble Arch Caves | ||
| Delphi Adventure Centre | ||
| Thoor Ballylee | ||
| Killary Adventure Centre | ||
| Errislannan Manor | ||
| Leisureland | ||
| Dingle Horseriding | ||
| Kilkenny Castle | ||
| The Watergarden | ||
| Top Flight Equestrian Centre | ||
| Emo Court | ||
| The Cavan and Leitrim Railway | ||
| Hillcrest Riding Centre | ||
| Westport House and Gardens | ||
| Irish Museum of Country Life | ||
| Trim Castle | ||
| Birr Castle & Demesne | ||
| Hell's Kitchen Railway Museum | ||
| Cahir Castle, Co Tipperary | ||
| Ulster American Folk Park | ||
| Tullynally Castle | ||
| An Dun Transport and Heritage Museum | ||
| Duncannon Fort | ||
| Hook Head Lighthouse | ||
| Irish National Heritage Park | ||
| Glendalough | ||
| Devil's Glen Equestrian Village |
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