Things to do in Wicklow with kids
9 family days out across Wicklow, from the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of the Garden of Ireland to Glendalough's ancient monastic city. Wild and green, loved and added by home educating parents.
Days out & things to do
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Clara Lara Funpark
A big outdoor adventure funpark in the Vale of Clara near Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, with water slides, go-karts, rowing boats and can…
Zipit Forest Adventures – Djouce Park
Zipit Forest Adventures at Djouce Park near Bray and Greystones — a purpose-built high ropes experience with courses suited to all…
Greenan Maze
A family farm and maze in the Wicklow hills near Rathdrum — twisting hedge mazes, farm animals to feed, woodland playgrounds, natu…
Hidden Valley Adventure Park
A big outdoor adventure park in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow — an aqua park and splash zone, treehouse adventure golf, downhill tubing, l…
3 Trees Forest School
A child-led Forest School with a big home-ed following in Co. Wicklow, run by qualified, Garda-vetted Forest School leaders Marc B…
WhenHomeschool: four days a week, term-time
Russborough House and Park
A grand house and parklands near Blessington with a birds of prey centre you can visit, a café and restaurant, a big playground an…
Powerscourt House and Gardens
Celebrated formal gardens on the Powerscourt Estate near Enniskerry, with terraces, walled gardens and woodland, plus an Avoca sho…
Kilcoole Beach
A quiet shingle beach at Kilcoole, running alongside the railway line, with a lovely walk and plenty of birdlife. Bring a picnic.
Birdwatch Ireland East Coast Nature Reserve
A quiet wetland nature reserve at Blackditch with hides and cabins for watching birds. Park on the roadside and wander in, a calm…
Groups & meet-ups in Wicklow
1Little Explorers Outdoor Meet-up (Russborough)
A relaxed, weekly outdoor meet-up for families at Russborough House and Parklands in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. Meet at the playgro…
WhenEvery Tuesday, 10.30am–1pm
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