Wondering how to create magical memories with your kids in Galway while keeping your budget intact? Even with the chance of a shower, the city and county's charm never fades! Our local guide unveils Galway's family treasures: from sprawling parks where children can burn endless energy to interactive museums where history comes alive through touch and play.
Discover medieval castles that transform little ones into knights and princesses, or cozy indoor activity centers perfect for those inevitable rainy days. As local experts, we've handpicked only the most kid-approved destinations across Galway, complete with up-to-date prices so you can plan without surprises.
Attractions
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| Activity | Description | Location | Age Range | Price | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Atlantaquaria | Ireland's largest native species aquarium with diverse marine life, touch pools, and feeding times. | Salthill Promenade, Galway City | All Ages | Adult €15, Child €10 (3-15), Senior/Student €12, Family from €32 | nationalaquarium.ie |
| Brigit's Garden | Award-winning Celtic gardens with nature trails, play areas, and a café, exploring Celtic heritage. | Roscahill, Co. Galway | Families | Check website for admission fees | brigitsgarden.ie |
| Leisureland | Leisure facility with pools, water slide, inflatable obstacle course, and outdoor adventure golf. | Salthill, Galway City | Wide Age Range | Adventure Golf: Adult €8, Child €6; Check website for pool prices | leisureland.ie |
| Wildlands Adventure Park | Adventure park with zip lines, climbing walls, water sports, play areas, and more. | Moycullen, Co. Galway | Kids & Young Adults | Varies by activity, check website for details | wildlands.ie |
| Turoe Pet Farm | Pet farm with a variety of animals, indoor bouncy castle, play areas, and nature trail. | Loughrea, Co. Galway | Wide Age Range | Adult €9.50, Child €14 (under 2 free), Family rates available (online booking) | turoepetfarm.com |
| Loughwell Farm Park | Farm park with animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, bouncy castles, and go-karts. | Moycullen, Co. Galway | Whole Family | Adult & Child €16.50, Additional Child €12.50, Additional Adult €6.50, Under 2 Free | loughwellfarmpark.ie |
| Monkey Business | Indoor play centre with climbing frames, slides, ball pools, and a toddler area. | Knocknacarra, Galway City | Toddlers to Tweens (max height 4ft 7") | Child €10, Adult €2 | monkeybusinessgalway.ie |
| Planet Entertainment Galway | Entertainment centre with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and a soft play area. | Headford Road, Galway City | All Ages | Varies by activity, check website for details | planetgalway.ie |
| Curry's Amusement Funpark | Traditional seaside amusement park with rides and game stalls. (Seasonal) | Salthill, Galway | All Ages | Admission & 10 Tokens €11 | currysfunpark.com |
| Pallas Karting & Paintball | Europe's largest karting centre with tracks for different ages and paintball facilities. | Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway | Karting: 10+ (min height 4ft 6"), 16+; Paintball: 14+; Splatball: 10+ | Karting from €20, check website for all prices | pallaskarting.com |
| Burren Nature Sanctuary | Nature sanctuary with farm animals, playgrounds, nature trail, and Burren flora collection. | Kinvara, Co. Galway | All Ages | Adult €12.50, Child (3 & under) €10, Child (4+) €14, Over 65s €7, Family €48 | burrennaturesanctuary.ie |
