Reptile Zoo Gowran (40 mins)
Ireland’s only reptile zoo. The reptiles on display include snakes, spiders, alligators and lizards. Friendly reptiles are taken out in the open pen for closer viewing, on the hour at busiest times, less often in less busy times. Cafe is part of the facility.
Laserblast Tramore is a live
lasertag gun combat pursuit set in a futuristic battle zone. The aim of the game is to score points by tagging the sensors on your opponents’ vests while avoiding being tagged yourself. Call 051 338282 for more information and booking details.
Dunmore Caves Kilkenny (45 mins away)
History and geology come together to make an interesting excursion. Consisting of a series of chambers formed over millions of years, the cave contains some of the finest calcite formations found in any Irish cave. Guided tour 1 hour.
One of Europe's major show caves, Mitchelstown Cave, is situated on the Cork-Tipperary border. Mitchelstown Cave is a world without sun, without time, a world where man almost feels an intruder, stumbling on a past age, and an era where nature reigns supreme. Tours by informative guides will take you through three massive caverns in which you are surrounded by indescribable dripstone formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
Graceful calcite curtains hang from the sloping roofs, calcite crystals glisten like diamonds in the distance and one of Europe’s finest calcite columns, the huge Tower of Babel, stands tall. http://www.mitchelstowncave.com/
Activate is Waterford City's newest and most innovative family recreation centre incorporating a children's soft play area, bowling, roller skating, rock climbing and bouldering, an intimate state of the art 3D cinema, a cafe and lots more.
It has been designed with adults, teens and children in mind and being fully wheelchair accessible aims to support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for everyone…
without having to rely on the weather!! The friendly, motivated team at Activate look forward to welcoming you to come along and challenge yourself to something new...
The Apex is a complete sport, health and leisure experience. It features a 25 metre pool, as well as a kiddies' pool, a learner's pool and a giant twisting flume slide called 'The Drop' which snakes its way outside of the massive building. It also features a state of the art gym featuring Matrix equipment with amazing views of the surrounding countryside.
Ten pin bowling is a family activity that can be enjoyed by all ages from children as young as 3 years of age. At Kbowl, experience state of the art computerized scoring systems while relaxing on leather sofas enjoying a selection of refreshments. Child friendly features include a Lane Barrier which prevents balls going in the gutter and Ramps to push balls off. The Digiwall is a fun filled climbing experience for children aged 5 plus.
Ross Adventure Playbarn is a spacious indoor children’s
soft play centre on the outskirts of New Ross that is suitable suitable for children from 0 – 10 years of age.
It offers multi-activity structures in a safe, colourful & comfortable, air conditioned environment. There
is a spacious seating area for Mum and Dad with free daily newspapers and magazines, free Wifi, a coffee shop and baby changing facilities. It also has a separate party area and CCTV is installed throughout for security and safety. Ample car parking with a drop kerb is provided to allow
ease of access for push chairs and wheel chairs.
Dunbrody Famine Ship, New Ross (25 mins away) is an authentic reconstruction of an 1840s emigrant vessel. It consists of a guided tour, costumed performers and a historical experience of this desperate option taken by many during
the famine years.
The Visitor centre commemorating the achievements of Irish emigrants & riverside cafe are all part of this facility. Tour time is 50 minutes (audio visual).
The Watershed is one of the finest leisure facilities in Ireland. Non-members are welcome to the enjoy the extensively equipped Pool and Fitness Gym facilities where you can take a dip in the 25m Fina Standard Swimming Pool whilst the little ones experience the Toddler Fun Pool with aqua play features.
Follow this with a visit to the Health Suite with Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi. Perhaps work out for fitness or pleasure in our Gym where an experienced staff member will be on hand to offer instruction and advice.
Dunmore Adventure Park is the place to go to run off some steam. The purpose built 100 linear metre caving system is operational all year round, in all weather, and suitable for both adults and children to experience the thrill of caving in a safe, fun environment. The caves consist of a mine entrance, realistic rock passageways, chambers and sumps that fully replicate those in real caves! Think of vertical and horizontal squeezes, boulder fields, ball pool sumps, waiting chambers and complete internal theming with fossils and ammonites. There’s even sound effects to add to your experience! You will be initially briefed in a chamber with unique exterior lava theming, including a short trial section to give you the feel of what lies ahead. If that doesn’t appeal there’s also an indoor climbing wall.
Enjoy warm pleasant temperatures all year round in the south east's biggest, brightest & best indoor water park! Do some lengths in the 4 lane 25 metre pool then clear your pores in the steam room or sauna.This quality leisure centre is home to many state of the art slides along with other features for your enjoyment, including a wild and wonderful wave machine, indoor /outdoor water slide, bubble pool, baby pool, water cannon, roaring rapids, splash slide & geysers. Fun for everyone.
