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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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The fantastic Japanese Gardens of Kildare: all you need to know to plan a visit
All you need to know to plan a visit to the stunning Japanese Gardens of Kildare, one of the prettiest gardens in Ireland. If you love Japanese gardens and aesthetics, you will love to learn that Ireland has a wonderful example of them: the Japanese Gardens at the National Stud Center, Co. Kildare. The gardens are part of a large estate with several beautiful garden areas and the Irish National Stud Farm and they are a delight to visit. Perfectly designed and maintained, they are an elegant corner of Ireland and a treat for plant and garden lovers. If you are looking for an outdoor attraction close to Dublin and…
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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…
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Visiting Trim Castle: all you need to know + fun facts
All you need to know for visiting Trim Castle: practical tips and fun facts for adults, kids and movie lovers Trim Castle is one of the most beautiful and famous castles in Ireland. Located in Trim, less than an hour north of Dublin by car, is the biggest and best-preserved Norman Castle in Ireland and an absolute gem of a place. The castle is open to the public and regular tours allow you to see the interior of this incredible medieval construction and even climb to the very top of its impressive tower. We visited Trim Castle with the children and highly recommend it to all visitors, regardless of age!
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Glendalough: all you need to know for visiting this stunning Irish historical site
All you need to know to visit Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. What to see in Glendalough, how to get there, why it is worth seeing this beautiful natural and historical site. Glendalough is one of my favorite places in Ireland and one I never tire of visiting, no matter how often we go. I first visited Glendlaugh 25 years ago: it was the first stop on my Ireland road trip and I got there as the sun started to set. The place was empty, silent and still and I still remember that first around the lakes as a magical time. Since then, I have been to Glendalough more times than I…
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Visiting Birr Castle: why and how you will love its unique Irish Castle
All you need to know to plan a visit to Birr Castle, Ireland and why this is the best Irish castle to visit if you love astronomy or if you are looking for a fun day out with the kids. I am always on the hunt for good day trips from Dublin we can take with the kids and one day, towards the end of October, I came across a place I hadn’t encountered before: Birr castle. Located in the town of Birr, in County Offaly, Burr Castle seems to have all a good family day trip cold offer an easy to reach location, interesting history and a fun playground…
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The wonderful walk to Lough Dan, Wicklow
All you need to know before you go on the walk to Lough Dan and why we love this peaceful walk in the Wicklow Mountains. The walk to Lough Dan, in County Wicklow, is probably my favourite in the area. It is the perfect walk for when you feel like properly stretching your legs but do not want to go on a proper hike and it is also a great place to feel like you are away from it all, without actually having to drive that far from the city. We take this walk often: we did it before the kids came along and, since then, we have gone often…
