Wicklow is a County that is known for being very family friendly and has a wonderful variety of things to do there.
We have gotten lots of wonderful recommendations for things to do in Wicklow, but please let us know if we are missing any of your favourites.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Glenroe Farm – a great day out and the best thing is they have a covered playground so it doesn’t matter if it’s raining there’s still lots of fun to be had!
Clara Lara Fun Park
Powerscourt Estate and Waterfall – Voted 3rd Best Gardens in the World by National Geographic. Waterfall, lopped trails and playground! Bug Buffet kiosk open daily for drinks and snacks.
Glendalough – Lots of options. Green Road Walk. Spinc Route. Lower Lake Boardwalk is a loop of approx 3.5km and brings you into Monastic City. So much space for kids to play around the upper lake and lots of picnic benches
Killruddery – Gardens and Farm. Also Restaurants, Shop, Garden Centre and the ‘Great House’ itself.
Squirrel’s Scamble Ziplines – Tree Adventure Park based in Killruddery
Blessington Lakes
Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens of Ireland – beautiful place to walk around and lovely picnic spot, there is also a lovely cafe
River Walk in Wicklow Town
The Avon – Blessington Lakeshore. Activities: kayaking, SUP, Archery, Climbing, Sailing and more! Cafe, Food Court and Live Music.
Russborough House and Park
Belmont Demesne – nice mountain walk and trails, biking too and great pizzas here.
Wicklow Equi Tours, Glenealy – all levels catered for
Roundwood Reservoir – great family walk
Greenan Maze – Family Farm, 2 mazes, wild nature walks, farm animals and coffee shop
Mount Usher Gardens
Visit Sammy the Seal on South Quay in Wicklow Town! He loves the attention!
Brittas Bay
Silver Strand
Magheramore Beach
East Coast Nature Reserve at Blackditch Wood, Newcastle
Kindlestown Woods
The little Sugar Loaf – situated between the village of Kilmacanougue and the seaside town of Bray. Check @ourlittlehiker
Fatbike Adventures – Shop and Bike Rentals based at Belmont Demesne. Renting regular bikes and also provide guided tours on electric fatbikes.
K2 Alpacas – Aplaca Trekking Experience
Black Castle, Wicklow Town
Devil’s Glen – Waterfall and Seamus Heaney Walk
Kilmichael Point Reserve
Meeting of the Waters, Avoca Valley
Clogga Beach
Wicklow Lighthouse – great place for a family day out, can have a little picnic out there. It is a good bit of a walk to get there, but definitely worth a visit.
Greystones – South and North Beaches. Lady’s Cove.
Playground at South Beach in Greystones
Arklow – Playground and Promenade
Aughrim Village – playground, the Old Mill, Seán Linehan Forest Walk, restaurant and pubs
Saint Kevin’s Way – can walk a section of it with St. Kevin’s Pool – beautiful walk with mixture of river, woodland, walking on sleepers, bridges and wildlife @ourlittlehiker
Shillelagh Playground
Tomnafinnoge Woods
Towns to Visit: Wicklow Town, Bray, Arklow and Greystones
Rathdrum River Walk
Ballygannon Woods – close by is Samuel Hayes Bridge which joins the Jubilee Walk to Avonmore Way in Rathdrum
Ballinastoe Forest Walk
The Ciarán Shannon Walk, Annacurra – buggy friendly [apart from one hill] Playground at the start / finish
Blessington Greenway
Crone Wood, Enniskerry
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Sea Life Bray – Aquatic Zoo with 30+ displays and 1000+ creatures
The Farm Shop, Tinahely – Wicklow’s only indoor beach, play barn and restaurant
Cool Planet Experience – Ireland’s 1st Interactive Climate Action Tour: All ages welcome, but most suitable in general for 7+
Wicklow Lighthouse – Inside of Lighthouse open to the public once a year in August.
Doughbox
FOOD AND DRINKS
The Waffler, Greystones
Brambles Cafe, Kilmaccuragh – Botanic Gardens
The Dough Box, Bray Seafront
Little Acorn, Baltinglass
The Grey Dog Cafe, Wicklow Town
The Brass Fox, Wicklow Town
The Good Life Wicklow: South Quay, Wicklow Town – great coffee and buns
Killruddery
The Martello, Bray
The Eating House, Blessington
Daata Indian and Pakistani Food, Bray and Greystones
Nick’s Cafe, Main Street, Wicklow Town – also dog friendly
Box Burger Bray
Dockyard No. 8, Bray Harbour – indoor and outdoor dining, dog friendly
Byrne & Woods Bar & Restaurant, Roundwood.
The Broken Chair, Arklow – amazing coffee and space for the kids to run
Rise at the Cove, Greystones
The Avon – Blessington Lakeshore. Cafe, Food Court and Live Music.
The Happy Pear – Greystones
Sonny’s, Greystones
Wicklow is such a fabulous County, with an abundance of things for families.
And feel free to tag us @thefamilyedit if you visit any of these places! We love seeing all the family adventures.
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