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Cork will be European Capital of Culture in
2005, so it's bursting with things to do for a family holiday.
Here is just a flavour of the activities for children in Cork
and its surrounding area.
For Under-Fives
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Fota
Wildlife park |
The
biggest wildlife park in Ireland, with many events for
the under-fives, such as the Easter Bunny Activity day.
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Blackbeards
Adventure Playpark
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Ireland's leading Family Entertainment Centre
and playpark, with soft play area, ball pool and swinging
cannonball. |
| Lee Valley Open Farm |
Turkeys,
Peacocks, Ducks to feed and eggs to collect. |
For Under-Tens
For Under-Fourteens
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Fota
Wildlife park |
The biggest
wildlife park in Ireland, with many events for the under-fives,
such as the Easter Bunny Acitivity day.
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| Bridgefield
Buggies |
4 wheel Buggy Riding with cross country
safari
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| Mitchelstown
Cave |
Three massive caverns with Stalactites
and Stalagmites.
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| Cycling |
Rent bikes and explore the quiet roads
around Cork.
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| Oysterhaven
Centre |
Dinghy Sailing, Kayaking and Windsurfing.
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| Follyfoot Riding |
Horseriding, hacking and trekking.
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| Bell Ringing |
Ring the bells and scare the city at Shandon
Tower.
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For Over-Fourteen and Adults
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Queenstown
Story |
Dramatic exhibition of the
emigrants to the USA and Australia. Last port of the Titanic.
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| Cork
Jazz festival |
One of Europes biggest. Takes over the
city with events everywhere in October.
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| Claybird |
Claybird shooting, ferret racing, archery.
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| Blarney Castle |
The gift of the gab will be yours, but
you must have a head for heights.
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| Whale
watching |
Whales are best seen June to August, but
other marine life can be seen all year round.
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There are also exciting seasonal events around Christmas, Halloween,
Easter, and school breaks for all the family to enjoy.
Thanks to Examiner.Com for this Irish news feed.
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