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Kids get two free playgrounds, Dublin Zoo inside the grounds, child-size bikes with helmets, and open lawns for ball games, so families can easily fill a whole active day.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Phoenix Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can meet farm animals, follow dinosaur trail, attend workshops, and use safe wide paths; plentiful toilets and cafés aid breaks, though entry cost for large families is considerable.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Dublin Zoo (with kids)Fenced playground, fairy trail, butterfly house and story-filled tours keep under-12s busy; flat paths, toilets and picnic tables support parents for a safe, varied half-day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Malahide Castle & Gardens (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Interactive weapon demos, costume try-ons, activity sheets, and Living History guides turn school-age children into active learners, and lifts and toilets make a two-hour visit easy.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Dublinia (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can spend hours on two adventure playgrounds, ride free miniature trains, join lawn games, and eat at markets; toilets, picnic tables and rangers make visits easy, but watch open water.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Marlay Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 enjoy Junior Explorer tour, soft-play den, interactive games and seasonal trails, all buggy-friendly and indoors; parents must supervise and book early in holidays.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Croke Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 enjoy free drop-in workshops, object-handling sessions and printable treasure trails, while all displays are indoors and safe, so a family visit scores very high.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children can stamp passports, dance Riverdance and join workshops, all stroller-friendly; some dark audiovisual rooms and limited onsite food may demand extra parental planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (with kids)Sunday family tours, art workshops, free activity packs and stroller-friendly halls keep 5-12s busy and safe, though delicate paintings mean no space for loud running games.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to National Gallery of Ireland (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children can follow a scavenger hunt, tap touch-screens, and play in the nearby park, but long sermons and fragile artifacts may test attention after an hour, so suitability is good but not flawless.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to St Patrick's Cathedral (with kids)