Waterford for Family Fun!

There is such a huge choice of family fun activities in and around Waterford.   Check out our Parks & Playgrounds or why not spend a day at one of the 49 beaches scattered along the coast?

Right in the heart of the Viking Triangle, there is so much to discover in and around the city and county.

The hotel is located close to the People's Park, approx 5 minutes walk and here you will find extensive playing areas for children of all ages plus large green areas for kicking a football, skate boarding or just relaxing.

Family fun suggestions:

Hawkeye Falconry - are totally dedicated to this Ancient Sport of Kings.  They adhere to a very high standard of Falconry and only use Practising Falconers for all our services.   Hawkeye Falconry offers you the Bird of Prey experience of a lifetime.  

The 2019 Summer Programme at The Theatre Royal Waterford offers something fun for all the family throughout the summer months.

Parks and Playgrounds 

Waterford City has plenty of open spaces from the People’s Park in the centre of the City, to smaller parks scattered across the City which will be further enhanced by the opening of  Waterford's Nature Park creating one of the largest urban parklands in the country.  Please click here for details on the Waterford Nature Park.

There are a number of other public playgrounds in the City including the Railway Square Playground located on Manor Street.   The community based project New Street Gardens adjacent to the main shopping area is a wonderful oasis right in the heart of the city.   Close by in St John’s Lane is Wyse Park, known locally as the ‘little park’.   Our newest community-led project is New Street Park.    In Tramore,  The All Aboard Inclusion Play Park enables disabled children to interact with able-bodied children which will positively impact on minimizing social isolation and help reduce barriers of discrimination.  For more information on the All Aboard Inclusion Play Park, please click here. 

Situated just 10km south of Waterford City, Tramore is considered the premier resort of the South East of Ireland. The sandy beach in Tramore stretches for almost 5km and has some of the highest sand dunes in Ireland. Tramore has fantastic amenities including surf clubs offering both lessons and board hire.  

Please see list below of surf schools:

See the coast line from a different perspective with Sea Paddling.com who offer sea kayak tours and also run Irish Canoe Union Courses.   If you prefer to stay on dry land, try pony trekking with Lake Tour Stables or practice your driving skills at the Newtown Driving Range.   Tramore now boasts a superb inclusion park/playground adjacent to the promenade, with ample parking and a great spot for a picnic.

If the Sunny South East doesn’t live up to its reputation, there’s still plenty to do indoors. For all the family there’s Splashworld with giant water slides with an Amusement Park covering over 20 hectares just opposite the promenade.  For young kids visit Run Amuck, All Aboard Play Park, Pottery Place, Laser Blast or Pirates Adventure. For information all these activities, please clink on the links below:  

Sea Paddling.com
Lake Tour Stables
Newtown Driving Range
Splashworld
Run Amuck

All Aboard Play Park

Pottery Place
Laser Blast
Pirates Adventure

Petting Zoos in Waterford and surrounding areas

Just outside Tramore, in Fenor is the Copper Coast Mini Farm and further along the coast in Stradbally is the Sallyfort Mini Farm. There are also a number of petting zoos around the South East for your family's entertainment. For further information please click on the icons below:

Copper Coast Mini Farm
Sallyfort Mini Farm
National Reptile Zoo
Ardmore Pet Farm

Dunmore East

While the beautiful coves and beaches are sure to keep both young and old occupied, if you feel like trying something different visit the Dunmore East Adventure Centre which offers sailing, archery, rock climbing and kayaking. For younger children there is a lovely playground in the village park. 

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