Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Limerick

"After going through a multimillion-euro upgrade, King John’s Castle is now one of the most modern castles in Ireland. With newly added interactive exhibitions, touch screen and CGI displays and a great new visitor centre, learning the history of a place has never been cooler. If you are travelling with your kids, the castle has projections that tell your kids more about the Norman Castles in the 13th century while you can listen to the in-depth archaeological facts about the place."

"An obdurate and brooding Norman mass over the River Shannon, Limerick's showpiece castle, with its vast curtain walls and towers, was built on the orders of King John of England between 1200 and 1212. The massive twin gate towers still stand to their full height. A multimedia experience that provides an excellent potted history of Ireland in general, and Limerick in particular, is followed by exposed archaeology in the undercroft and a tour of the courtyard and fortifications."

"Walking Distance From Hotel Take a fresh look at King John’s Castle and experience Limerick’s history as you have never done before… Located just a 5 minute walk from the hotel"

"The medieval and Victorian 15th century Bunratty Castle with its 19th century Folk Village will be a perfect historic retreat in the County Clare. The Bunratty Castle now acts as a history museum with its furnishings and tapestries dating back to 15th and 16th century and a number of historic artworks. The highlight of the tower house is the Medieval Banquets held in the evening where the &ldqu...Read more"

"You will be charmed as you visit the farm houses and cottages and watch the tasks of rural Irish families. Make sure you see the baking of the griddle bread next to the fire and tasting it hot with fresh creamery butter."

"Just 15 Minutes from Hotel Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is a must on your itinerary. This is your chance to experience a window on Ireland’s past explore the 15th century Castle & Folk Park"

"Just 20 kilometres south of Limerick you’ll find Lough Gur, doused in 6,000 years of history. It’s the only area in the entire country that you can see evidence of every era since Neolithic times, so history buffs won’t want to miss this. Address: Lough Gur, Bruff, County Limerick"

"Ireland is so full of lakes and every one of them is special in its own way. Amongst the plethora of lakes or loughs, the Lough Gur genuinely has a special spot in my heart. Perfectly set in its very Irish countryside, the lake is also surrounded by an ancient stone circle."

"After you’ve spent a good amount of time in the Art Gallery, it is probably time for you to take a rest in the People’s Park. This beautiful park was opened in the late 19th century and is where you will find most of the greenery in the city. Just to get away from the hustle and bustle of your trip, the park is great for spending a little time relaxing and just taking a break."

"In Newtown Pery, the People’s Park was imagined in the first decades of the 19th century as a grand Georgian place in the vein of Mountjoy Square in Dublin. But the development was curtailed by the Great Famine, and only one terrace of flat-fronted mansions was completed. The park was opened in 1877 and is the main parcel of greenery in the centre of the city."

"An area of the city that I didn’t visit but wish I had as I read about it later on is Peoples Park. This is a green oasis in an already very green city, filled with a range of trees. There is also a Georgian House and Gardens next to it which is a restored museum house open to the public holding lots of furniture and artefacts."

"You can’t get any better than Jumplanes, just on the outskirts of Limerick. Lanes and lanes of indoor trampoline heaven, you can bounce away for an hour for only €8 an hour. Ireland having the climate that it does it also makes for a great rainy day activity."

"Children from age 5 can jump to their heart’s content with lanes and lanes of indoor trampoline heaven!. It’s perfect for a great day out, with its trampolines, dodge ball games, indoor location and an on-site cafe."

"A garden with glorious water features in the south of County Limerick, Coolwater is inspired by mountains and Alpine flowers grow happily here. It’s not big, but anyone into quiet spots or gardening will find plenty to enjoy, from water lily ponds to serene pagodas. Nearby Rockstown Castle — visible from the garden — is worth a stop too."

"Lough Gur Stone Circle is one of Ireland’s archaeological and historical gems. The beautiful and enchanted lake lies 21 km south east of Limerick city. From the level surrounding countryside it unfolds in beauty its placid waters and rugged hills – a fairyland of stone circles, ancient habitation sites, megalith tombs, crannogs and castles."

"Wildlife parks are a great day out for families and luckily we have one right here in Limerick!. Allow your kids to learn about colourful parrots and fall in love with cheeky alpacas. As well as these the park hosts both wild and domestic animals, including Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Wallaby’s, Meerkats, Birds of Prey and tortoises."

"The Treaty Stone symbolises the agreement between the Williamites and the Jacobites that ended the Williamite War. The truce did not last long, since there are some tensions lingering. The place can be very lovely to spend some time and learn some history regarding the place."

"Cratloe Wood is a State owned forest on the slopes of Woodcock Hill beside the small village of Cratloe in County Clare."

"Lough Gur Stone Circle is one of Ireland’s archaeological and historical gems. The beautiful and enchanted lake lies 21 km south east of Limerick city. From the level surrounding countryside it unfolds in beauty its placid waters and rugged hills – a fairyland of stone circles, ancient habitation sites, megalith tombs, crannogs and castles."

"Adare Desmond Castle in Limerick is a pinnacle example of medieval architecture, with a strong fortified and stronghold history. The castle is situated on the north bank of the River Maigue, which proved an important and strategic location for the castle’s role in history, as it was able to control river traffic and keep a watchful eye. Much of the original castle still remains today, for example, the large square keep stands as the defensive centre of the castle, which is enveloped by a walled ward, that has a large moat running around the outside."

"Just outside the town of Adare (which we recommend in its own right, see below) Adare Desmond Castle is a 13th-century riverside fortress, now in ruins, sat right next to an ancient ring fort. Regular tours during the summer give an insight into the spot’s revolutionary history while an exhibition gives a sense of life at the castle through the Middle Ages."

"Just 20 kilometres south of Limerick you’ll find Lough Gur, doused in 6,000 years of history. It’s the only area in the entire country that you can see evidence of every era since Neolithic times, so history buffs won’t want to miss this. Address: Lough Gur, Bruff, County Limerick"

"Ireland is so full of lakes and every one of them is special in its own way. Amongst the plethora of lakes or loughs, the Lough Gur genuinely has a special spot in my heart. Perfectly set in its very Irish countryside, the lake is also surrounded by an ancient stone circle."

"A popular coffee shop overlooking the Shannon River, Jack Monday’s varied menu and terrace from which you can ogle the city’s castle and bridges make it a fantastic morning stop off. The menu ranges from a few American imports (such as waffles and cream cheese bagels), wraps and beautiful coffee. They’re particularly known for their hot chocolate, which is rich and luxurious and comes with marshmallows floating on top, though you might need its warmth to cope with anything but the height of summer on the terrace."

"Discovered this particular place on my way to a rugby game on, again, another Sunday morning. Located in a really cool all-glass circular building that I’m pretty sure used to be the tourism center, Chez Le Fab is a combination vintage clothing coffee shop, the first I personally have ever stumbled across!. So it’s super easy to grab a coffee and do some browsing through the pretty clothing, or admire some of the displayed jewelry made by local artists for sale."