Cork with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
8 family days out in Cork, 5 that work if it rains, 1 free. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Cork
8 placesFota Wildlife Park
Big open enclosures where kids get close to animals without heavy barriers, plus playgrounds, picnic spots and a little tour train.
- Tickets
- £19.21 adult, £13.32 child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 2-12
- Allow
- 3 hours
MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory
Riverside castle with a small planetarium star show, a tower climb with harbour views and friendly guides who answer kids' questions.
- Tickets
- £9.39 adult, £5.98 child, free under 5
- Best for
- Ages 5-12
- Allow
- 1 hour
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Cork City Gaol
Furnished cells and wax figures make 19th-century prison life feel real, and the audio or guided tour keeps families engaged for about an hour.
- Tickets
- £10.24 adult, £6.40 child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 7-15
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Kids love the climb to kiss the Blarney Stone, and the big grounds with waterfalls, hidden corners and the Poison Garden fill hours.
- Tickets
- £20.49 adult, £10.24 child, free under 6
- Best for
- Ages 6-14
- Allow
- 3 hours
Shandon Bells & Tower (St Anne's Church)
Kids get to ring the famous bells themselves and the tower top gives a great view over the city; staff are kind to children.
- Tickets
- £6.83 adult, £2.56 child, free under 5
- Best for
- Ages 6-15
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Spike Island (ferry from Cobh)
The harbour ferry ride is a hit with kids, and the island fort gives space to run about plus passionate guides and lots to see.
- Tickets
- £23.86 adult, £12.76 child
- Best for
- Ages 7-15
- Allow
- 3.5 hours
- Season
- Dec-Jan
Fitzgerald's Park & Cork Public Museum
Large, well-kept riverside playground for burning off energy, ducks and swans, the 'Shakey Bridge', a café and a free museum next door.
- Tickets
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 1-10
- Rain
- Works if it rains
The English Market
Covered, lively food market that works in any weather, with plenty of stalls to graze and pick up picnic food.
- Best for
- all ages
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.