1. Explore the Galway City Museum 🏛️
A great place to start your family trip in Galway is the Galway City Museum. This museum has a vast collection of artefacts from Galway’s history, including the Claddagh Ring, medieval stone work, and exhibitions about Galway’s role in the Irish Revolution. The museum also has plenty of interactive exhibits that will keep the little ones entertained.
Galway City Museum official website
2. Visit the Galway Atlantaquaria 🐠
Experience the underwater world without leaving the city at the Galway Atlantaquaria. It’s Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, with interactive exhibits, touch pools and exciting displays. From seahorses to sharks, your kids will love the aquatic adventure.
Galway Atlantaquaria official website
3. Get active at Pure Skill Fusion of Sport 🏀
Pure Skill Fusion of Sport is a 25,000 square foot indoor sports facility where you can play 10 different sports, from cricket to ice hockey. This is a great activity for families with older children who love sports.
Pure Skill Fusion of Sport official website
4. Enjoy the outdoors at Rinville Park 🌳
Rinville Park is a fantastic outdoor space for a family picnic or a leisurely stroll. There are walking trails, a playground, picnic areas, and even some historic sites.
Rinville Park official website
5. Discover wildlife at Brigit’s Garden 🦋
Brigit’s Garden is a magical place where you can explore the Celtic cycle of life. The kids will love the discovery trail, the fairy village and the playground.
Brigit’s Garden official website
6. Take a day trip to the Aran Islands 🚢
Take a ferry from Galway to the Aran Islands for a day of exploration. Visit the ancient fort of Dun Aonghasa, go cycling, or simply enjoy the stunning views.
7. Visit Leisureland 🎠
Leisureland is a family-friendly amusement park featuring a swimming pool, a gym, and an outdoor amusement park. It’s a great place to spend a fun-filled day with the family.
8. Explore Galway’s Latin Quarter 🎭
Experience the lively atmosphere of Galway’s Latin Quarter. With its cobbled streets, buskers, and colourful shop fronts, there’s something to delight every member of the family.
Galway’s Latin Quarter official website
9. Treat the family at Loughwell Farm Park 🐑
Loughwell Farm Park is a wonderful day out for the family. With lots of animals to see, a mega indoor play area, outdoor playgrounds and a tractor train, it’s a hit with kids.
Loughwell Farm Park official website
10. Enjoy the arts at An Taibhdhearc Theatre 🎭
Experience the Irish language theatre, An Taibhdhearc, for a unique cultural experience. Check their schedule for kid-friendly shows.
An Taibhdhearc Theatre official website
👶 Baby Equipment Rental in Galway
If you’re travelling to Galway with a baby or toddler, consider hiring baby equipment from a local business to make your trip easier. Tiny Trek Rentals is a trusted source for pram and baby-related item rentals in Australia, and we recommend similar services in the countries we visit. In Galway, we suggest checking out The Stork Exchange.
| Company | Website |
|---|---|
| The Stork Exchange | www.thestorkexchange.ie |
