1. GoQuest Indoor Challenge Zone

GoQuest Indoor Challenge Zone is a purpose built, interactive series of rooms and challenges designed for groups. Challenges can be enjoyed by groups of kids from 12yrs up and especially as a team building exercise for corporate groups, clubs and teams. Children aged 8-11 can participate as part of a family team, children under 8 are not permitted.

As parents, many of us remember the Kyrpton factor from years ago, or other similar mind and trivia games recently like the The Cube. This gets you close to what GoQuest Indoor Challenge Zone is about! More information

2. Epic Ireland Interactive Visitor Experience

Epic Ireland – Interactive Visitor Experience opened in May 2016 in the CHQ building  in Dublin and celebrates the unique global journey of the Irish people, telling the story of the Irish people around the world using state-of-the-art technology to deliver incredible visual stories with a high level of interactivity.

A unique day out in Dublin located in the beautiful vaults of the iconic chq Building on Custom House Quay in the centre of Dublin, visitors can follow a path through 20 immersive and interactive galleries illuminating the story of Ireland’s communities overseas – past, present and future. More information

3. Skill Zone Dublin

Skill Zone Dublin is a multi sport indoor circuit and the first of its kind in Dublin. The location offers an active day out experience incorporating 10 different sports all under the  one roof!

This 16,000 state of the art facility is located in Stillorgan Dublin and is aimed at visitors aged 10 and over. It’s ideal for group days out and is now hugely popular as a choice for kids parties, as well as adult groups like corporate outings and also Stag & Hen parties. More information

4. Kidspace Play Centre

Kidspace Play Centre Dublin is Ireland’s only play centre with a dedicated Sensory space.

This multi sensory room features an image projector, soft light tunnel and bubble light tubes providing a stimulating environment with soft relaxing areas and interactive equipment.

There is lots more on offer at this large indoor place centre in Dublin. From play time, arts & crafts, kids discos, story time and messy morning time!!, kids are in for a real treat! More information

5. Archaeology Museum Dublin

The Archaeology Museum Dublin is a fascinating day out in Dublin and explores treasures of Ireland’s past. Visitors can browse exhibits covering gold, bog bodies, ceramics, glass, Viking artefacts, as well many other archaeological objects found in Ireland and around the world.

Located in the heart of Dublin city at Kildare Street, enjoy artefacts dating from 7000BC, right up to the 20th Century exhibited across seven galleries.

space has been reopened after a major refurbishment where you can see iconic artefacts such as the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard, plus the Faddan More Psalter exhibition. More information

6. Movies @ Dundrum and Swords

 

Movies at Dundrum is luxury multiplex cinema located in Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin.

Using the very latest in cutting-edge technology, Movies at Dundrum offer screenings in dazzling Real3D in all 12 screens and all 12 are also equipped with Dolby Digital sound, creating a more immersive viewing experience. Movies @ Dundrum selected Barco DLP systems to supply an end-to-end solution capable of providing viewers with a superior visual experience. More information for Dundrum and Swords

7. Dublinia Visitor Centre

Dublinia Visitor Centre is located at Christchurch in the heart of Dublin city and is one of Dublin’s Top visitor attractions and an excellent day out for families and friends. The centre is an educational and interactive learning experience, detailing the history of Dublin through Medieval and Viking exhibits.

Viking Dublin and Medieval Dublin take the visitor back to life in the old city; highlights include a trip to a Viking house and a chance to learn the myths and mysteries of the Vikings, while the Medieval Dublin exhibition includes a busy market, with live characters, a rich merchant’s house as well as finding out all about death and disease in Medieval times. More information

8. The ARK

The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more. Our programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit!

The Ark was founded on the principle that children, as citizens, have the same cultural rights as adults. We work with key players in the lives of children; seeking to influence and share our specialist knowledge with teachers, parents, artists, community workers, cultural organisations and policy makers. This is our way of helping to ensure that all children in Ireland have access to high quality cultural experiences. More information

9. Arts & History Museum

Decorative Arts and History Museum Dublin is located in Collins Barracks, across the River Liffey from the Guinness Storehouse.

The museum features exhibits from Ireland’s past and covers the two main themes –

• Decorative Arts exploring clothing, garments, furniture, jewellery and ceramics and
• Military History, exploring equipment, supplies, combat dress and dedicated exhibits covering the 1916 Easter Rising.

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10. Jump Zone

Jump Zone Santry and Sandyford is an indoor trampoline park offering a unique experience for visitors.

Jump Zone is suitable for children over 5 years and 1 meter in height to adults of 55+ years. Visit as 1 person or a group and you’ll have the opportunity to exercise and enjoy yourself in a family friendly environment.

Divided into a number of courts or zones, Jump Zone offers some really fun activities like Free jumping, Dodgeball (subject to availability), Foam Pit and Aerobics. You know how kids love jumping into ball pits at play centres, well picture that on a bigger scale with lumps of soft foam – best day ever!! More information and

11. Kylemore Karting

Kylemore Karting Dublin is a well known karting track situated in Dublin 10. It’s renowned as Ireland’s largest indoor karting track and gives a drivers a real sense of motion and speed due to its unique environment including flyovers, underpasses, hills and banked corners. 

Operating since 1992 at the same location in Dublin, motor sports enthusiasts of a certain age will remember the venue being opened by Stuart Cosgrove – a well known figure in Irish motorsport and a man of many decades experience in circuit racing. Stuart was the winner of the 1983 Irish Mini Championship and in addition to racing, he also operated the Donington and Brans Hatch international race circuits in the UK. Stuart was also the creator of Mondello Park in Naas – a track circuit that gave many of Ireland’s drivers their first competitive track outing. More information

 

12. National Aquatic Centre

AquaZone at The National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, is one of the biggest and most exciting attractions for families, groups and individuals in Ireland. Since 2003 the centre has seen over 8 million people through it’s doors. In 2014 over 930,000 people enjoyed hours of fun in one of Europe’s largest Indoor Water Parks.  The National Aquatic Centre is Ireland’s 4th most popular visitor attraction.

The Leisure Pool, AquaZone, offers extreme thrills, raging water adventures and loads of fun. Our newest attraction is Ireland’s only Flow Rider Surf Machine!! More information

13. Go Kids Go

Go Kids Go! Play Centre and Birthday Party Venue located at Coolmine Industrial Estate in Blanchardstown (beside Power City), Dublin 15.

Located just  5 minutes from the M50, with plenty of interactive experiences to engage in, let your children enjoy the thrills and excitement of Go Kids Go!, while you relax and enjoy a tea or coffee in our excellent cafe. Our cafe boasts luxury brands of Java Republic fine coffee.

The adventure play centre is a safe, secure environment where children of all ages and abilities can play, develop and learn.

The equipment has been designed and laid out in a way that promotes healthy play for children of all ages and abilities.More information

14. DLR Leisure

 

DLR Leisure Dublin operate 4 Leisure Centres at Loughlinstown, Meadowbrook , Monkstown, and Ballyogan and two golf courses at Stepaside and Marlay. We provide fully equipped gyms, excellent pool facilities, fitness studios and all weather pitches. We also have a skate park in Monkstown and a Large indoor sports hall in Loughlinstown. Our golf facilities are located in stunning scenic locations with excellent putting greens. Our enthusiastic and qualified staff are always on hand to assist with your queries. Our centres are the perfect place for a family day out; to keep fit; to meet new friends; or just to relax and unwind. More information

15. Funky Monkeys

Funky Monkeys Dundrum and Clarehall Dublin welcome you to the jungle of fun activities in our indoor soft play centre. Explore a jungle kingdom of climbing frames, ropes, slides and soft obstacles for kids up to the age of 8 (and under 4ft 5”) and parents alike.

Funky Monkeys also love to host your kids/childrens birthday parties, and you will always find something exciting to do in our daily activity programmes. More information and

16. Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum Dublin is located in Merrion Square Dublin 2, beside government buildings. Affectionately known by Irish people as the “dead zoo”, the museum offers a superb display of natural life exhibits from all areas in Ireland.

Visitors can explore rich and diverse plant and animal life from the Irish countryside and coastlines, exotic animals from around the world and also some of the larger historic animals that once lived in Ireland. Children will love the life size exhibits and will be in awe at the large suspended skeletons of whales, life size lions and tigers and so much more!. More information

17. Butlers Chocolate Experience

Based in the home of Butlers Chocolates, Ireland’s favourite luxury chocolatier, a visit here is a must for chocolate lovers of all ages! Butlers Chocolate Experience is located in Clonshaugh Business Park, just 6 Km from Dublin city centre and 5 minutes from the M50/M1 junction

 

18. 5 Quests Escape Rooms

5 Quests Escape Rooms offer an ‘Escape the Room’ experience – a new and emerging type of fun day out activity to enjoy with your friends and family.

Do you have a favourite movie or a story? Indiana Jones, James Bond, Space Odyssey, Harry Potter.

Imagine yourself in your favourite movie scene. You are behind Voldemort’s desk in his office, in a space ship, in a pharaoh’s tomb or in a secret spy layer. Your task is to figure out what happened or to find a hidden object or to disable the artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes or else. More information

 

19. The Rink @ D12

All age groups are catered for and with skate sizes from junior size 9 to adult size 14. Enjoy a unique day out with friends at this 4,500 sq foot venue. Lessons are available in 45 minute sessions for beginners or those who have been away from their skates for a while! Combined with skating games on most sessions, expert teachers and the friendly staff will put you at ease and ensure you have a great day out. At just €15 per session pay as you go, it’s also great value! More information