There are lots of family friendly and child friendly things to see and do with the kids. Have a look also at our Family Events section for forthcoming family friendly events to entertain the kids and what to do for free.
The Lough Allen Outdoor Pursuits, Lough Allen Adventure in Ballinaglera offers a host of features for families from kayaking to hill walking. Activities available include windsurfing, kayaking, open boating, rafting, hill walking, camping, expeditions, gorge walks, survival skills and adventure games, archery, treasure hunts, and team games.
A visit to Swan Island Open Farm in Ballinamore will be a treat for all the family with both rare and traditional farm animals to see and feed. There are many activities to keep children entertained including a play area, and Davys Cottage restaurant for a bite to eat.
Parkes Castle is a plantation era manor house located on the banks of Lough Gill. A trip to Parke’s Castle has something to offer history buffs as well as family members who love the outdoors. Opening is seasonal so check before you go. The drive around the lake lets the family take in some spectacular views which are picture perfect and there is a tea room exhibitions and an audio visual shop.
Swan Island open farm has activities for every member of the family and is a good place to spend the day with the family. The farm lets children interact with, feed and learn about farm animals in a fun, family friendly environment. Rabbits, sheep, peacocks, chickens and donkeys are just some of the animals the family can visit. The farm also features power boating around the lake, a play area and a restaurant.
The Rose of Inishfree Waterbus allows you to take a trip to see the lake isle of Innsifree. This island inspired WB Yeats to write Ireland's most popular poem and there are poerty recitals on board. Check with the tourist office (00 353 (0) 71 9161201) for departuretimes.
Aura Leitrim Leisure offers a wide range of activities for all the family. There is an extensive range of fitness classes and state of the art gym. For older members of the family that need to unwind and relax try the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.
The Cavan & Leitrim Railway was one of the most fascinating and at one time busiest of Ireland's narrow-gauge railways. This magnificently restored narrow gauge railway offers families a chance to experience the age of steam transport. The railway brings you back through time to an era when our ancestors travelled through the unspoiled landscapes of Leitrim. An extensive collection of steam, diesel trains, rolling stock and vintage buses allow you to trace the history of the Irish narrow gauge railway system. Diesel and Railcar run on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
There are playgrounds in Mohill, Ballinamore, Carrick on Shannon, Acres Lake, Drumshanbo, McDermott Terrace, Manorhamilton, Fairgreen, Fenagh and Glenfarne.
Ireland visitor discounts is a fantastic free downloadable discount voucher for leading Irish cultural and heritage visitor attractions. You should download a form for each member of the family and bring this with you when you are travelling. Discounts include two for the price of one in leading tourist attractions, free admission at some attractions and between 10 and 20% off other attractions. This really could make a considerable saving for your family.
You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday.
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