Children Acitvies

Malahide Castle Playground

The children’s playground, is split into sections for toddlers and older children. With slides, swings and climbing frames, the playground has something for all ages, including picnic tables where parents can keep an eye out!

Gannon Park Playground

This is located in Gannon Park, 500m from the Hotel along the Coast Road toward Portmarnock. A modern playground with lots to entertain the children.

Leisureplex

Situated in Coolock on the Malahide Road, (6km), this site features an ice skating ring, bowling alley, quasar, Pompeii paints, zoo (children’s adventure play area) and a diner.

For more information phone: 01 848 5722.

Dublin Zoo

Located in Phoenix Park (12km), Dublin Zoo is one of the world’s oldest, yet most popular zoos, the 28 hectare park in the heart of Dublin is home to some 400 animals in a safe environment where education and conservation combine for an exciting and unforgettable experience. For information visit their website.

Directions: Drive to the city centre via the Malahide road, Fairview, Amiens street. Cross the river Liffey and turn right down the quays as far as Heuston station, turn right back over the Liffey and turn left and then first right onto Parkgate Street. Enter Phoenix Park at the main entrance off Parkgate Street and follow the Zoo signs. From the City centre, the 25 & 26 buses from Middle Abbey Street pass the Zoo.

Tayto Park

Tayto Park, set on 55 acres in Ashbourne, County Meath, hosts a variety of playgrounds, restaurants, shops, animal areas and open plains hosting rare creatures such as Ocelots and Amur leopards. Popular attractions in Tayto Park include the Eagle Sky Adventure Zone, the Tayto skywalk, the pow wow playground, critter country, the pet corner, the Tayto plains, the buffalo ridge, factory tour, teahouse in the tree house and the largest 4 line zip (230 meters) line in Europe. For more information visit their website.