By Michaeala Keating
Our top places to take your little tykes before you jet off on a holiday for two!
DISNEYLAND PARIS
It’s no surprise that Disneyland Paris is the most visited theme park in France and all of Europe with its numerous attractions, places to eat and of course the all important characters. A visit to Disneyland is a dream come true for most children (and even their parents!) so few days spent with Mickey, Minnie and the gang makes for a perfect break away with the family. The website offers plenty of offers that extend as far as next year making it the perfect choice for couples planning to head away with their little monkeys after their wedding.
LEGOLAND
With six Legoland resorts worldwide and three more due to open between 2016 and 2017, you can take your pick as to where you would like to go from; Denmark, The UK, California, Germany, Florida and Malaysia. The Legoland Parks are aimed at kids aged 11 and under, with attractions suited best to younger kids. Lego is an all time favourite throughout the generations and is sure to bring out the inner child in all the family!
TAYTO PARK
If you’re looking for something more close to home a visit to Tayto Park should do just the trick! Ireland’s only theme park has had been highly praised since it opened in Ashbourne, Co Meath in 2010. The park boasts rollercoaster attractions for all age groups and is home to many animals in its on campus zoo! From birds to mammals and the Cu Chulainn rollercoaster, a visit to Tayto Park is the perfect spot to take the kids on a mini break away.
KILDARE MAZE ACTIVITY PARK
Leinster’s largest hedge maze is an amazing attraction located in North Kildare. With great prices, this is a budget busting break away with the kids. The park has a range of attractions including crazy golf, adventure trails, zipwire, picnic areas and of course the hedge maze. The park is open seven days a week in June, July and August and weekends only in September. Adult admission is €8 with children’s admission costing €6, a visit to Kildare with the family is a perfect money-saving weekend away.
DELPHI ADVENTURE RESORT
Delphi Adventure Resort is located in Connemara, Co Galway surrounded by stunning views of the West’s mountainous countryside. Delphi offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages and abilities making it the perfect break away for families with ranging age groups. If you are looking for some alone time, let the kids enjoy the variety of activities while you slip away to the spa to relax with some fabulous treatments and enjoy some post wedding chill out time.
DINGLE OCEANWORLD AQUARIUM
Dingle is one of Ireland’s most popular spots to visit and with plenty to do for the family; it should definitely make it to your mini moon list. Dingle has many attractions to keep the family entertained with local food and fabulous hotels, it’s ideal for a few days away. Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is perfect for small kids who are fascinated by all things fishy! The aquarium hosts Ireland’s largest selection of sharks and is also home to penguins, turtles, starfish and plenty more sea animals and is sure to impress the kids.