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Best Things to Do in Cork, with kids
Fota Wildlife Park is 95% Kids-Friendly
Kids burn energy in free playgrounds, watch penguin feeds and Cheetah Run, ride the €1 train and quiz keepers; fenced paths, many toilets and picnic lawns keep a half-day visit safe and low-stress.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Leahy's Open Farm is 94% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on petting zoo, barrel train, indoor play barns, maze and diggers keep 3-12 year olds busy all day; staff supervise; toilets, cafés and picnic spots help parents, so visit is highly rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Regional Park Ballincollig is 94% Kids-Friendly
A fenced playground, fairy-door trail, ball courts and seasonal puppet events give varied active and imaginative play, while toilets and flat paths let parents supervise 3–12-year-olds easily.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Fitzgerald Park is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy a large fenced playground, lawns, duck-feeding, free science events, and a museum trail; nearby toilets, water taps, and picnic tables help carers manage long stays.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Blackrock Castle Observatory is 92% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can handle exhibits, rocket demos, planetarium stories, and weekend telescope viewings, and staff run birthday workshops, so the venue delivers hands-on fun with safe supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Fota Island Resort is 90% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can join supervised forest camps, splash in the shallow family pool, chase fairy doors and use the playground, giving parents many safe, structured options in one site.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Doneraile Wildlife Park is 90% Kids-Friendly
Playground, child tree trail, flat 0.9 km loop and easy deer spotting keep under-12s active. Parents must supervise near ponds and bring own sports gear, but facilities cover most needs.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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West Cork Model Railway Village is 90% Kids-Friendly
Interactive trains, outdoor playground, indoor soft play, remote boats, family tickets, flat paths, and nearby toilets create a safe, varied two-hour outing that consistently delights kids under 12.
Recommended visit duration: 22 hours
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Trabolgan Holiday Village - Family Holidays & School Tours in Cork is 89% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 get free wave pools, age-group clubs, playgrounds, mascots and optional zip-lines, all staffed and lifeguarded, making the resort almost purpose-built for them.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Airtastic Entertainment Centre Cork – Bowling, Mini Golf, Arcade, NY Kitchen is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can bowl with bumpers, explore ticket arcade, join value family combo deals, and order children’s meals, so the centre offers varied, age-appropriate, indoor fun for several hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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