The Glendalough Equestrian and Adventure Centre is situated on a beautiful estate with woodland and has been used as a movie location. Adults and children can book riding lessons with qualified instructors, individually or as part of a group. Instructors lead treks for riders of any ability. Children age 4 to 17 years can participate in nonresidential pony camps. The center also runs mountain bike treks and features activity camps and days that include pony trekking, mountain biking, orienteering, hill walking and target shooting.
Glendalough Equestrian and Adventure Centre
Glendalough Estate
Annamoe, County Wicklow
Republic of Ireland
011-353-0404-45569
glendaloughadventure.ie
Imaginosity is the first hands-on museum in Ireland for the under-10 age group. Children can take part in classes and workshops for music, theater, computers, and arts and crafts. They can explore play areas for fun and education with activities such as climbing obstacles and learning about construction.
Imaginosity--Dublin's Children's Museum
The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford
Dublin 18, County Dublin
Republic of Ireland
011-353-1-2176136
imaginosity.ie
Westport House was built in 1730 and 30 of its rooms are on show to the public. The main attraction for children is the Pirate Adventure Park within the grounds. Pirate-themed play areas offer fun for children of all ages and include an indoor soft play area, a pirate's playground and dungeons. Visitors can ride the log flume, explore the ship's galleon, coast the lake in a giant pedal boat and board the miniature railway.
Westport House and Gardens (Pirate Adventure Park)
Westport House, Westport
County Mayo
Republic of Ireland
011-353-098-27766
westporthouse.ie
The Pine Forest Art Centre is situated in a beautiful woodland setting and offers courses in arts and crafts for children during the summer holidays and at Easter and Halloween. Children are divided into three age groups for 5 to 12 years, 13 to 16 years and 16 to 19 years. Activities are done outside as much as possible and include painting, pottery, woodcraft, sculpture and printing. In addition to the art sessions, the center organizes nature walks.
Pine Forest Art Centre
Glencullen, Kilternan
Dublin 18
Republic of Ireland
011-353-294-1220
pineforestartcentre.com
