Things To Do In Roscommon

Explore what Roscommon has to offer for things to do with the children. There are plenty of kids activities in the county such as adventure centres of all types and fun places to visit.

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Roscommon – Arigna Mining Experience

Arigna Mining Experience provides the family with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley in county Roscommon

Dublin & National – Coillte Family Outdoor Activities

They provide some of Ireland’s best outdoor family recreation opportunities from walking and hiking to mountain biking and from family picnics to fishing and nature watching

Roscommon – Hodson Bay Hotel

Hodson Bay Hotel includes family, interconnecting and triple bedrooms.Ideal for family breaks, this award winning child friendly hotel has a kids camp, childrens playroom, a pool and lots more.

Roscommon – Boyle Abbey

An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts.

Roscommon – Claypipe Visitor Centre

The village of Knockcroghery was famous for almost 300 years as a centre for the production of clay pipes or “dudeens”.Here you will see the craft of making pipes using the original tools and methods.

Roscommon – Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre

In the heartland of Connacht, Ireland a forgotten landscape is being brought to light in the award-winning Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre.

Roscommon – Derryglad Folk Museum

Derryglad Folk Museum is privately owned and houses a unique 25 year old collection of horse-drawn machinery restored to original working order.

Roscommon – King House Interpretive Galleries And Museum

With the aid of special effects and life size models, visitors to are taken back in history in an entertaining way. Children can write with a quill and ink or even dress in the attire of a Chieftain.

Lough Key Forest And Family Activity Park

Lough Key Forest And Family Activity Park a fun place to take the Family with its Adventure Play Kingdom and Boda Borg Adventure House

Roscommon – Strokestown Park House And Gardens

Strokestown Park House is an 18th century mansion which has been faithully restored. It is unique in that it retains its original furnishings and professionally guided tours run daily.