days out in Westmeath
days out in Westmeath include two of the most beautiful outdoor gardens in Ireland. Belvedere House & Gardens is surrounded by 160 acres of lake and parkland and is situated on the shore of Lough Ennell. Tullynally Castle is another family favourite day out in Westmeath and the site dates back over 350 years. There are lots of outdoor areas to explore.
Westmeath is in the Irish province of Leinster and the county lies to the North West of Dublin and within the midland region of Ireland. The county is dominated by castle ruins, giving clue to its long history and heritage as a place of authority for ancient noble families of Ireland. It is said that Westmeath was the ancient meeting place of five old provinces of Ireland. This rich history gives rise to the many museums and heritage centres located throughout the country and it offers some super day out ideas in this region of Ireland.
Athlone Castle
Ancient history delivered via fascinating exhibition and visitor centre
Jump4Joy
Adventure centre with inflatable bounce obstacles ideal day out for kids
Kilbeggan Distillery
The oldest distillery in Ireland with a licence for over 256 years!
The Planet Athlone
Family entertainment centre in Athlone
Belvedere House
Day out for families with walks, play areas, fairy garden
Mullingar Equestrian Centre
Offering horse riding, pong trekking & events
Tullynally Castle
Gardens, team rooms and lots of outdoor areas popular with visitors
Mollie Moo’s Pet Farm
Pet farm with crazy golf, go-karts and more
Hotels in Westmeath
Did you know?
You can sponsor the Headline Image on this page. Contact us, details below…
Activate Profile
Want to be part of this guide? Contact us, details below…