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Family walks in and near Dublin you and your kids will love
Best walks near Dublin: a selection of the best easy hikes near Dublin and the best walks in and near the city for the whole family. One of the things I like the most about Dublin is how close it is to beautiful nature. All it takes is a short drive or hop on the Dart and you find yourself along the sea or up the mountains, the Irish landscape opening up in front of you, pretty much without having to make an effort at all! Over the course of the years, we have taken many walks and easy hikes and these are our favorite. They are all walks you…
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Kids attractions in Dublin you and your kids will love
Children's museums, indoor play areas, parks and family-friendly attractions in Dublin for locals and visitors. Our handpicked selection of the best kids' attractions in Dublin.
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10 days in Ireland with kids: the Irish Road Trip Itinerary You’ll love on your first visit
Enjoy ten days in Ireland with kids following our tried-and-tested 10-day itinerary for families. My family itinerary covers the best places to see in Ireland on a first visit and special stops just for kids. Ireland is very kid-friendly and a road trip with kids in Ireland is easily a wonderful family vacation all family members will hold as a cherished memory. I have been living in Ireland for over 19 years and I have two children who called Ireland home. With them, we have travelled extensively in Ireland: we have seen touristy places, local places, hidden gems; we have stayed in hotels, castles, and campsites; and of course, we…
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How to visit Glendalough with kids; why you’ll love it
All you need to know to visit Glendalough with kids. Practical tips and information for a day out in this beautiful and atmospheric medieval site. Glendalough is a beautiful and evocative medieval site in the pretty Wicklow Mountains. Ireland is famous for its emerald hills, medieval past and grey skies and if you are looking to immerse yourself in mystical atmospheres, Glendalough is just the place (except for the crowds, but see below!) Glendalough (pronounced: Glen-da-lock, with a hard ‘c’ sound at the end) is a monastic site dating back to the 7th century A.D. It is located just about an hour south of Dublin, in beautiful County Wicklow, and…
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3 days in Dublin with kids: The Itinerary You’ll love
Three days in Dublin with kids: a fun, expert Dublin itinerary for families with the best things to see, kid-friendly attractions, family restaurants and travel tips, by a local mom. Dublin is a great city to visit with kids. Compact, easy and full of cool activities for kids of all ages, it is a city you can choose as a destination in its own right for a quick city break or add as a stop to a family road trip around Ireland. I know Dublin well, and so do my kids. Did you know that we live there most of the year? We have been living in Dublin for many…
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Avondale House with kids: why you’ll love this stunning estate for a family day out near Dublin with children
Things to do in Avondale house and why we love it for a family day out with the kids near Dublin. Avondale House in a Home and Estate in County Wicklow and a wonderful place to spend a day out with the kids. Originally the house and estate of Parnell, until a few years ago Avondale House was a nice estate with a large playground cfae and a fascinating forest walk. However, Avondale House and Gardens recently went through a significant makeover and it is now equipped with a tree walk, a state-of-the-art playground for children and food options. We used to go Avondale all the time: having family nearby,…
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Fairy Castle Loop: all you need to know about this family friendly Ticknock Walk
What to expect on the Fairy castle Loop, family friendly Ticknock walk with beautiful views over Dublin City and the bay If you are looking for a beautiful family walk in Dublin parents and kids will like, then I highly recommend you head to the area of Ticknock and the Fairy Castle Loop. This is a lovely, easy hike with beautiful views over Dublin and it is perfect when you want to stretch your legs and find yourself surrounded by nature but cannot stray too far from the city and do not want a strenuous mountain walk. The loop takes less than 2 hours to complete and while there is…
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Malahide Castle with kids: all you need to know to visit this stunning estate
Malahide Castle with kids: why we love this family friendly castle near Dublin and recommend it for an easy, fun, family day out with the kids. Malahide Castle is one of the most popular places for a family day out in Dublin and it is easy to see why: the castle that gives the name of the estate is beautiful (and can be nice for parents to visit), there are expansive grounds for kids to run around and wonderful playgrounds with huge climbing structures perfect for children small and big. On top of this, here you have a large Avoca cafe which, while often very busy, is excellent for a…
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Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park: all you need to know to plan a fun family day out in Kildare
Lullymore Village is a beautiful family attraction in Country Kildare. It has a nice playground, a lovely boardwalk, a fun road train, a fairy garden, educational opportunities and a family-friendly restaurant and indoor play area. Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park was a great discovery for us. Located in County Kildare, it is a great place for a family day out with young kids as it has opportunities to walk, play (indoor and outdoor) a fun road train and educational opportunities in the heritage village. We first went where the kids were tiny and we all had great fun! These are the best things to see and do in Lullymore.
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Glenroe Farm: open farm and playground for a great family day out
Glenroe farm in Co Wicklow is a great place for a family day out with little kids. This is our review and why we recommend it for a fun family day out near Dublin with small kids Glenroe Farm is an open farm in County Wicklow with lovely spaces and activities for families with kids. The main house hosts a nice cafe and the grounds have a lovely playground, walks a fairy garden and there is an option to see animals and even pet some of them: they have super cute, soft rabbits! Glenroe Farm is well indicated from the main road between Dublin and Wicklow and we first visited…
