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.
Tara's Palace Mueum
One for the little girls, a meticulously constructed dolls house complete with period furniture in an 18th Century mansion (actually 3 of them). Combine this visit with one of the castle:
Open: April 1 – September 30 - Mon-Sat 10 – 1pm then 2pm – 5pm. Closed on Wednesdays
Sundays and Public Holidays 1 – 5 p.m.
Entry = 2€ per person
Closed for tours 12.45pm-2pm
Dublin Zoo
A lot of care has been taken to make the animals feel as much as 'home' as possible. You can even adopt an animal should you get really attached. Best time to note is always the 'Meet the Keepers" which is listed on their website. A few cafes and a Meerkat Restaurant for something more substantial.
Entry: Adults €15.00 Child: €10.50 Family €43.50
Open Winter from 9.30am till 4.30pm and in Summer to 6pm.
Getting there, catch buses 10/10A, 25/25A, 26, 66/66A/66B, 67/67A, 68,69 or from Phoenix Park Gate the shuttle.
www.dublinzoo.ie
Doolin Cave
Discover a world of 'stalactites' and one of the largest, free hanging ones at the Doolin Caves, measuring 20ft long it is a compelling and primeval visit.
www.doolincave.ie