Family Entertainment
Galway is a very family friendly city with loads to entertain the kids. Come rain or shine there are loads of activities to enjoy together.
Indoor Attractions
| City Limits | |
| Oranmore, Galway | Tel: 091 388 100 |
| The ultimate in family entertainment City Limits has it all under one roof... Younger kiddies (0-10 yrs) will love Bonkers with soft play area, ball pool, shape games and bendy mirrors. Older and more adventurous kids can experience the big ball pool with crawl tubes, slides, inflateable obstacle coruse and so much more! Teens and adults can test themselves against the physical and mental challenges in Zero Limits with a 5m climbing wall or hang from the roof of the Air Park. Sharp shooters can try out the Laser Quest arena or just bounce yourselves silly in Inflatable City. City Bowl is bowling plus. Extreme Bowling technology lights up the 18 lanes and the music is cranked up for the ultimate bowling experience. After all that fun refuel in Amazonia Restaurant or recharge in V Bar. |
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| National Aquarium | |
| Salthill, Galway | Tel: 091 585 100 |
| Irelands National Aquarium is the countries largest display of sea and fresh water life. See young and freshly hatched fish in the Auquaculture rearing centre, learn about the huge variety of life in the Estuary, Harbour, Lighthouse, Mill Pond and many other exhibitions. The star of the show is the 120 tonne Ocean Tank showcasing over 200 species including cod, pollack and small sharks! For hands on learning visit the Touch Pools for a unique chance to hold starfish, crabs or even sea scorpions! Overlooking Galway Bay on the Seafront Promenade of Salthill, the National Aquarium is open daily from 10am till 6pm Spring till Summer (full list opening times) |
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| Leisure Land | |
| Salthill, Galway | Tel: 091 521 455 |
| Fantastic fun for all the family with kiddies pool and Priate Ship and65m waterslide. Throughout the summer months an amusement park opens on the seafront outside the centre. A dizzy assortment of rides including waltzers, roller coasters, dodgems or the big wheel for a birds eye view of the town. | |
| Cinemas | |
| Galway is well served with two great cinemas. Catch the latest blockbuster at Eye Cinema just off Eyre Square or the Omniplex have special Kids Club screenings |
| Galway Museum | |
| Bridge Street, Galway City Centre | Tel: 091 532 467 |
| Charting Galways development from Medieval through to modern times, the museum offers fasinating insights to the lives of the people of Galway. Current exhibitions include: Galway Hooker - traditional sailing boat of Galway bay with distinctive short, tarred black hulls and brown sails used for both fishing and transporting goods. Sword & Mace - historic symbols of the Mayors of Galway had disappeared for hundreds of years following Cromwells invasion in 1652 only to resurface again in the mid-20th century. The Claddagh - learn about the lives of this traditional Irish speaking community who retained their own king right up till the early 20th century. |
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Outdoor Attractions
| Parks & Playgrounds | |
| Click here for listings | Tel: 091 536 400 |
| The City of Galway has over 16 parks and playgrounds all with excellent facilites like climbing frames, slides, swings roundabouts, skateboarding areas and mazes. | |
| Rinville Park | |
| Oranmore, Galway | |
| Created around an ancient castle and stately home dating from the 16th century. Rinville Park near Oranmore offers an extensive network of woodland walks, open farmland and coastal trails. A rare chance to see grey heron's and otters in their natural habitat. The park has picnic areas and kids playground. Admission is FREE all year round. | |
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