Dublin is jam-packed with plenty to do and so if you’re planning a few nights at the Rochestown Lodge Hotel, it’s an ideal base for all your kid-friendly excursions. There’s a variety of ‘must-do’ offerings in the city to keep both the young and old well entertained.
So breathe in the fresh Autumnal air, hop on a bus or in the car as it’s only a short ride to experience all the interesting and fun kid-friendly activities around Dublin!
Imaginosity
Imaginosity is a child-centered space where kids and their parents can engage in creative play. The exhibits are educationally designed to inspire learning through play, and it’s a massive hit with kids up to about ten years old. It’s also definitely worth booking in advance and sessions last two hours so make sure you get your full money’s worth.
Sea Life Bray
Just a short Dart or car ride away just on the Dublin border in Wicklow, Sea Life in Bray has loads of different marine life for the kids to enjoy including sea horses, blacktip sharks, and leopard sharks. For any kids tired of the zoo, this is an exciting alternative for them as they can get involved with feeding times and engage with the interactive rock pool. There are loads of great places to eat nearby including Platform Pizza right beside the Dart station which does great food and is super kid-friendly.
Airfield Estate
This working farm allows guests of all ages to learn about food, farming, and nature in a relaxed urban setting in Dundrum. Kids can explore Naturescape which includes an interactive play area for 4-12-year-olds. A zip wire, balance beams, climbing structure, and willow tunnel are proving to be great additions to the estate. Younger kids will be kept busy in the soft play area for 0-4-year-olds and there is an imaginative play area for budding little ones to take on the role of being a farmer, gardener, or chef at Airfield.
Dún Laoghaire Pier
If you to head to Dún Laoghaire on a Sunday you can pop into the People’s Park for the delicious food market from 11 am until 4 pm. And plus there’s a fab kiddies play park too. A lengthy walk on the Pier taking in the fresh sea air with the reward of ice cream from Teddy’s is the done thing when in Dun Laoghaire. There’s plenty to see and do, a great choice of restaurants, galleries, shops, and local history that’ll keep the whole family happy!
Aqua Zone at the National Aquatic Centre
Aqua Zone is the perfect family day out with raging waterpark adventures for the bigger kids and pirate play areas for the younger ones. They’ve got something for everyone at the National Aquatic Centre including some of Europe’s biggest and best water rides! Aqua Zone is one of Ireland’s most popular attractions and the emphasis is on fun for the whole family, young and old alike.
If you are heading to Dublin with the little ones, why not book into Rochestown Lodge for the perfect family getaway. Always book direct for the best deals.
