Stuck for ideas about what to do for the next few days? Here are four cool places to take the kids this weekend.
Paddington
Hit the flicks and bring the kids to see Paddington, adapted from Michael Bond’s heart-warming books. Paddington follows the comedic adventures of the adorable bear as he ventures to London in search of a better life. Dubbed a “warm, witty and wondrously inventive, great big bear-hug of a movie” by EMPIRE magazine.
Watch the trailer here.
Dublinia, Co. Dublin
Fast becoming one of the most popular attractions in Dublin, Dublinia is a great way to teach the kids a bit of history.
They’ll learn about life in medieval Dublin and our Viking roots by interacting with the exhibitions and exploring the cool castle. You never know, you might learn a thing or two yourself. Tickets for adults are €5.50, kids €4.95.
Visit their website here.
The Farm Grenagh Co. Cork
With lots of activities for the kids and a superb café and restaurant for Mum and Dad, The Farm Grenagh is a wonderful day out.
The farm has lots of indoor and outdoor play areas and plenty of options for travelling around the farm in pedal carts, mini tractors, and zip wires for the older kids. Admission costs €8 per person.
Pirates Village, Co. Dublin
Take the little ones to the Pirates Village Liffey Valley Shopping Centre this weekend and bring out their inner Captain Hook. Pirates Village is a pop-up play zone and features a shipwrecked galleon, a mega slide, and a pirate’s assault course. It’s open from 11am to 7pm weekends and prices are from €5 per child, adults go free.
The Galway Aquarium, Co. Galway
Visit the Galway Aquarium with your little ones this weekend on the Seafront Promenade of Salthill. They have a wealth of marine life available for viewing that includes salmon, sea horses, octopus, stingrays and a real 60ft whale skeleton. It’s educational and spectacular all at once.
