Days Out in and around Dublin
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The National Wax Museum Plus, Temple Bar. Visit the re-designed
museum that is magical for children (and adults!). The Children's Fantasy World is
a dream world featuring pillars painted like cake and sweets, a tunnel of four worlds
and their favourite wax figures such as the Simpsons and Harry Potter. In the Wax
Factor studio, they can use the green screen technology to make their own YouTube
video. You will love the Hall of Irish Legends, the Grand Hall, the Irish Heroes of
Discovery and of course the Chamber of Horrors. More details.
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Dublinia, Christchurch. A great family day out and one of Dublin’s top visitor
attractions with three exciting exhibitions; Viking Dublin, Medieval Dublin and History
Hunters Exhibition. An exciting, fun and contemporary way for all ages to learn and
experience Old Dublin's sights, sounds, and smells!. Open every day from 10am to
5pm with guided tour at 2.30pm daily. Can book online or drop in. €20 for family.
More details.
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Xtreme.ie Family Adventure, Balbriggan. State of the Art Adventure
Centre just 7 mins from Dublin airport (Exit 5 off M1). The family adventure package
includes archery, zip lining, aerial trekking adventure ropes and climbing wall, for 7+
yrs. Cafe and restaurant on location open at weekends. Ph: (01) 690 2070, email:
info@xtreme.ie or book online. More details.
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Dublin Bus Hop On Hop Off Tour (Kids go Free). Kids love being
on the open-top bus and having the freedom to visit some great places for kids.
Stops include the National Gallery (kids art workshops), St. Stephen's Green
(playground and ducks), Dublinia (exhibition), the National Museum at Collins
Barracks (kids art workshops) and of course Dublin Zoo. Your 2 day ticket allows
you to hop on and off as often as you wish. 2 children under 14 years travel FREE
with 1 paying adult. More details.
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Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood, Powerscourt House and
significant Dolls House encapsulates the grandeur and elegance of three of
Ireland's great 18th Century Mansions. Also includes a collection of dolls, antique
toys and other dolls houses. Click here for more details.
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Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, 9.30am to 6pm. Dublin Zoo is one of the world’s
oldest, yet modern zoos. It's the 28 hectares is home to some 600 animals in a safe
environment where education and conservation combine for an exciting and
unforgettable experience. Santas Grotto is also at Dublin Zoo this weekend and
Christmas Eve weekend. More details.
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Rainforest Adventure Golf, Dundrum Town Center. All the skills of golf.
All the thrills of an adventure! Deep within the rainforest lie the ruins of two ancient
civilisations. Hidden among them, according to legend, are two incredible indoor 18-
hole golf courses. Courses that snake through huge crumbling temples, beneath
statues to primitive gods and past sinister crystal skulls, leading to the ultimate
challenge—the Jaguar Temple. Have you and your friends got what it takes to
triumph against the odds? Family ticket only €28. More details.
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The Irish National Stud, Kildare. Opens Feb 12th. Have a great family day
out at the Irish National Stud, the Japanese Gardens, Fiachra's Garden and the
Horse Museum. You can take a 35 minute tour of the stud, visit the museum, stroll
through St. Fiachra’s Garden which has 4 acres of woodland & lakeside walks. The
paddocks are quite close by so you may see the foals running freely with their
Mothers. Dine in the restaurant, or bring your own picnic and browse our very
unique gift shop. Family ticket up to 4 children is €27. More details.
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People's Park, Dun Laoghaire, the park features the Victorian Shelter (now the
park Tea Rooms), two cast iron fountains, a bandstand with original gaslight
standards, a garden for the blind and a playground. There is also a market every
Sunday. Click here for more details. Free.
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Malahide Castle, 13th Century castle, playground, plus Fry Model Railway
Collection - Largest in Europe, Ph: 8492212. Click here for more information. Free
into park.
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Ardgillan Castle & Demesne, Balbriggan - 17th century castle, park &
gardens, playground, coffee shop, Ph: 8492212. Click here for more information.
Free into park.
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Newbridge House, Donabate, 18th Century House and traditional farm,
playground, Ph: 8436064/8436535. Click here for more information. Free into park.
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Howth Harbour, A fishing and yachting port, and popular suburban village,
playground, lovely restaurants, shops, sailing, scenic walks, history. Click here for
more information. Free
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Botanic Gardens, Beautiful gardens with an Education & Visitor Centre,
Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Ph: 8040300, Email: botanicgardens@opw.ie. Click here
for more information. Free.
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