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Things to see and do with kids in Dublin

This beautiful, historic and very green city offers plenty of outdoor activities and attractions for children on holiday in Dublin. With breathtaking scenery, a Viking history and a number of interesting old buildings, castles and cathedrals to explore, Dublin is a sightseeing paradise for children and visitors of all ages.

On a sunny day, why not pack a picnic basket and the Frisbee and head down to Phoenix Park for a relaxing day in Europe's largest urban park. St. Stephen's Green is also a great spot to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air and features playgrounds, gardens and even some resident ducks that love to be fed. For very sunny days, you can take the DART to the pebble beach at Killiney, or the National Sea Life Centre in Bray a bit further on.

Enjoy farm animals and the smell of hay at one of the petting zoos or children's farms, or for something a bit more diverse and exciting, why not jump on board one of Dublin's hop on hop off big, red, double-decker sightseeing buses and take in all that this magical city has to offer.

When the sun hides behind the clouds and kids activities out doors are no longer an option, consider taking your kids to one of the many indoor playgrounds or museums, or even to watch a puppet show at Ireland's only puppet theatre.

Dublin Zoo

One of Ireland's most popular attractions, the Dublin Zoo takes visitors on a voyage of discovery from the Arctic to the Plains of Africa via Indian Rainforest. See lions and tigers, Asian elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees and orang-utans, rare monkeys, rhinos, hippos, giraffes and many...  see full details

Viking Splash Tour

A fantastic way to see the sights of Dublin, Viking Splash Tour sees passengers on board an Amphibious World War II vehicle and taken on a tour of the beautiful and historic city of Dublin, both on land and water. The guides will...  see full details

Airfield House and Farm

Kids love nothing more than farms and farm animals, and what better place for them to explore than an actual working farm. The sheep, horses, goats and pigs will provide endless entertainment for young ones and with plenty of space to run around...  see full details

Imaginosity

With a number of exhibits aimed at stimulating children's imaginations and curiosity, Imaginosity is an innovative children's museum that kids will go wild for. The two-storey climbing structure is a favourite, while the art studio, theatres and galleries provide endless hours of entertainment, and...  see full details

The Lambert Puppet Theatre

Guaranteed to have the little ones glues to their seats in suspense, the Lambert Puppet Theatre hosts exciting and educational puppet shows and is the only puppet theatre in Ireland and is home to Ireland's oldest puppet company. Be sure to take the...  see full details