Family activities in Dublin city

[jdpjamesp]

Taking the family over to Ireland at the end of the month. We've got a couple of nights in Kildare. Suggestions for something to do down that way? We'll have a car.
Then We've got a couple of nights in Dublin. On the transfer day from Kildare we've got to drop the car off at the airport and then we've got the rest of the day to kill before our accommodation is available. Bearing in mind we've got a 6 year old and a 7 year old and we'll have cases each (handluggage size). Want to do Guinness Store House. I've done it before, but I gather it's good for all ages, and likely there'll be lockers for the luggage. I also would love to visit Teeling, but not sure how family friendly that will be?

 

[Old Skier]

The city bus rides can be very entertaining and there jump on jump off so a good way to get about.

 

[Hobbit]

National Stud and Japanese Gardens just outside Kildare.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Leprechaun museum and The Zoo
Both worth a visit,
If it's a nice day take the train to Howth and go Seal spotting

 

[jdpjamesp]

National Stud and Japanese Gardens just outside Kildare.

Yes I've had those recommended elsewhere too. Is it interesting for non-horsey folk?

 

[jdpjamesp]

The city bus rides can be very entertaining and there jump on jump off so a good way to get about.

Yep good shout. Thanks.

 

[jdpjamesp]

Leprechaun museum and The Zoo
Both worth a visit,
If it's a nice day take the train to Howth and go Seal spotting

Ah I forgot to say we're planning a day at the Zoo on the middle day as we're staying over that side of town.

 

[Hobbit]

National Stud and Japanese Gardens just outside Kildare.

Yes I've had those recommended elsewhere too. Is it interesting for non-horsey folk?

I'm not horsey but really enjoyed the visit to the National Stud. The Japanese Gardens were decent too.

Dublin has a million things to do.

 

[jdpjamesp]

Thanks Hobbit.

It's silly - I'm in Dublin about once a month with work but never have the chance to actually do anything touristy.

 

[Blue in Munich]

The city bus rides can be very entertaining and there jump on jump off so a good way to get about.

Second this, great way to get your bearings and might spring something you hadn't thought of. I think we used this one;

https://citysightseeingdublin.ie/hop-on-hop-off/

Book online before you go & it seems quite reasonable for 4 for 48 hours.

 

[SocketRocket]

Don't bother with the Guinness factory in Dublin, it's not good.

 

[bladeplayer]

National Stud and Japanese Gardens just outside Kildare.

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Kildare farm foods is just up the road , apart from the shop there is crazy golf , kids can feed the animals & small train ride around, nice little cafe in it ,
For herself theres Kildare shopping outlet just up the road all the big brands at discounted (allegedly) rates ..

Kildare maze is in prosperous ,has hedge maze , wooden maze & crazy golf , google it as its only open weekend until june/july/august.. havent been but have been told its good , adventure trail & zip wire ..

Also down the road there are barge trips on the canal in robertstown

For the Mrs im told the Style icon museuem in Newbridge cutlery in newbridge town is good

Where are you staying in kildare

Fort Lucan is in lucan , between kildare & Dublin good for kids

 

[jdpjamesp]

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Kildare farm foods is just up the road , apart from the shop there is crazy golf , kids can feed the animals & small train ride around, nice little cafe in it ,
For herself theres Kildare shopping outlet just up the road all the big brands at discounted (allegedly) rates ..

Kildare maze is in prosperous ,has hedge maze , wooden maze & crazy golf , google it as its only open weekend until june/july/august.. havent been but have been told its good , adventure trail & zip wire ..

Also down the road there are barge trips on the canal in robertstown

For the Mrs im told the Style icon museuem in Newbridge cutlery in newbridge town is good

Where are you staying in kildare

Fort Lucan is in lucan , between kildare & Dublin good for kids

Brilliant info. Thanks. We're staying in Kildare town itself. MrsP isn't much into style and I've been advised to keep her away from the shopping outlet unless I've got deep pockets! Boys love golf/crazy golf so that's definitely a good option. Shame about Kildare Maze as we're there midweek, last couple of days in May

 

[bladeplayer]

Brilliant info. Thanks. We're staying in Kildare town itself. MrsP isn't much into style and I've been advised to keep her away from the shopping outlet unless I've got deep pockets! Boys love golf/crazy golf so that's definitely a good option. Shame about Kildare Maze as we're there midweek, last couple of days in May

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Happy Days , there is also an Army Museum in the curragh camp itself (10 min from kildare) again check the opening times but as far as i know its free or fairly cheap .. there are also pitch & Putt courses in Curragh & Athgarvan (all 10/15 mins) if i think of anything else il throw it on ..

The style icon museum is free Marilyn Monroe/ Grace Kelly/ michael jackson etc just google Newbridge Cutlery style icon museum and have a look (says the guy who has never been in it ).. Enjoy trip

 

[patricks148]

you are never too young to start drinking, so i suggest getting on the Guinness'''