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Top things for kids to do this Autumn in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Leap Castle

Visit Ireland’s most haunted castle this Autumn in Offaly. Sean Ryan and his wife have lived in the castle since 1994 and have learned to live with the spirits within the castle! They regularly hear footsteps, doors closing, crowds talking, and apparitions appear with a haze around them. There is a lady spirit who touches off people but surprisingly this doesn’t alarm Sean or guests who visit the castle. There is a surprising calm! A charming place to visit and great idea for around Halloween time for families, friends and couples a like. For more info on Leap Castle, you can check out this link: https://bit.ly/3CtIL0L

Birr Castle

Birr Castle Offaly has a host of Halloween Events on from Sat 23rd to Sunday 31st of October. Take part in the Family Quest, Pumpkin Trail, and the Gallery Challenge. Birr Castle Gardens and the Tree House Adventure playground is also open until 5pm during the autumn mid-term break.

For more info on Birr Castle & a visit to Offaly this Halloween, you can check out this link: https://bit.ly/3hUsWYZ

Belvedere House & Gardens

Don’t miss the Halloween Treasure Trails this Halloween Mid-term break at Belvedere House & Gardens. Be prepared for witches, zombies, and ghouls along the way, as well as lots of laughter and treats along the way! Pre booking is essential. For more information on Halloween things to do, you can check this link: https://bit.ly/39qMVK8

 

Playtown Playtown Tullamore is a fun place for children to explore and let their imagination run wild! Children of all ages are invited to explore their very own miniature town complete with 27 themes from Tullamore Airport, Medical Centre, Shopping Centre, School and much more! Between the 23rd and 31st of October, general admission includes all the fun of Playtown, The ICE Rooms, plus frightfully good music, Halloween fancy dress competition and their very own Halloween themed playtown. Other options include spooky party bags, spooky teddies, and a puking pumpkin science workshop!

For more information on Halloween family ideas in Playtown, check this link out: https://bit.ly/3EySUv3

 

Hullabaloo- Offaly’s Children’s Arts Festival The festival will take place over the Autumn Midterm break with a selection of live and online workshops as well as live and online performances too. For more info keep an eye on their website and social media pages. Links: https://www.hullabaloofestival.ie/ and https://www.facebook.com/hullabaloochildrensartsfestival/

 

Lough Boora Fairy Trails No visit to the midlands is complete without a trip to the stunning discovery park at Lough Boora. The kids will also love the fairy trial which is sure to be a special treat over the Halloween mid-term break! For more info on Lough Boora and things to do there, please click on this link: https://www.loughboora.com/things-to-do/whats-on/

 

Mollie’s Family Farm Located at the heart of Geashill Co. Offaly, this working farm will be opening its doors on October 16th, 17th and from October 23rd to the 31st where families can come along and pick out their own pumpkins and carve them on site. Entry is free and pumpkins range from between €5 and €15. Pre-booking is advised, and tickets can be bought online: https://www.facebook.com/molliesfamilyfarm/?ref=page_internal

 

Bridge House Hotel Halloween Midterm Break Kids Camp We are delighted to be running our annual Halloween mid-term break kids camp all week from October 25th to 29th. Our leisure club team will host a range of spooktacular party games, kids splash time in the pool, Halloween disco, storytelling, movies, kids fitness programmes & much more! For more information you can log onto www.bridgehouse.com or call the hotel direct on 057-9325600.

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