My Week In

Dublin GhostBus — Yes, this is one of those touristy attractions however it will take you to places you may not go alone. Visit the dark romance of Dublin's gaslight ghosts. The 'big bus' will take you to haunted steps, St Kevins Park and Graveyard (where bodies were stolen for surgeons) and St. Audoen's. You will be keeping some fine young Dubliners in work as they greet you and the family in costume. Monday to Thursday 8pm
Friday 8pm & 8.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 7pm & 9.30pm. Tours can be booked online up to 1 hour before departure. Tickets 28 euros.
www.dublinsightseeing.ie

National Aquatic Centre — If you just need to get some exercise or it is raining and need other plans, there are several pools and play areas for kids including a wave Pool, Pirate area, Green Giant slide and small paddle pool for the toddlers.

Monday to Friday 10am - 7pm. Prices vary depending on times of entry.
www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie
38A Hawkins Street City Centre

Imaginosity — Locals flock here to enrol their kids in creative art and science programs but the exhibition areas are wonderful for children. If you staying in Dublin a while you will certainly want to get the kids to visit.

Best suited for the under 10s
€8.50 for children and adults, €6.50 for toddlers, €2 for those over 6 months for a minimum (under 6mths free) for a 2 hour visit, it’s exceptional value, especially at this time of budget consciousness.
www.imaginosity.ie
Beacon Court, Blackthorn Road

Airfield House — The best time to visit the grounds to see the wonderful tulips in bloom is Spring. However there always a lot to see and do in this 35 acre estate. From the formal gardens to the stately home and the farmyard animals.

Opening Times : Open seven days a week
Monday to Sunday 10am -5pm
Enterance Fees: Adults €6 Children €3
Family Day Pass €20: 2 adults and 3 children




Upper Kilmacud Rd, Dundrum Dublin 14 t: 01 2984 301

Sea Safari — Not suitable for children under 8 as the safari involves a visit around Dublin Bay to search for marine and bird life. The trip is dependent upon good weather and tickets are refundable. If you are interested we can make group or Family bookings.

Sea Safari is Dublin's most thrilling sea experience they are one of the few licensed sea tour operators in the Dublin Bay area. Seeing the spectacular sea and wildlife of the region, from the water, while speeding through the waves on our RIBs is an exhilarating experience for all our passengers.

Maximum 12 per boat. Contact us for prices.

Viking Splash tours — A specialised tour enlightening the visitors about Dublin by guides dressed as Vikings. These tours are in most global cities and are fun even if a little too 'touristy'. You will pass all the major icons of Dublin including the castle, St Patricks, Trinity Colleges and Shellbourne Hotel. Allow 1hr 15 minutes and cost are: Adult - €20 Children (12 and under) - €10 Students/Seniors - €18
Family (2 Adults+3Children) - €60. Tours run every 1/2 hours during high tourist season.


The tours depart from St. Stephen's Green North and Bull Alley (beside St. Patrick's Cathedral).
www.vikingsplash.ie

The Fry Model Railway — All kids love a good Model train set and this one covers over 2,500 sq. ft. Combine this visit with one to the Malahide Castle and admire the beautifully engineered models built from the 1930s until 1960s by a railway engineer and draughtsman.

Entry: Adults: €7.25 : Concession: €6.10
Children (under 12):€4.55 : Family: €21.00. Closed on Wednesdays.

Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo — This is a 'grand' park as they Irish would say. Home to the zoo and the Irish President which very much resembles another 'White House'. It is the largest Park in Europe covering some 1,752 acres and parts are home to Deer and sheep (unfenced) so the animals roam freely. It is a great park to watch Dubliners having fun and practicing their Kyte or model aeroplane flights.