Visiting Glasgow with Kids

A boy imitates a street statue of Oor Wullie - part of the Oor Wullie's BIG Bucket Trail fundraiser for Scotland's children's hospital charities

There are so many things to do in Glasgow with kids that we had trouble deciding. Kid activities in Glasgow include beautiful parks, lively buskers performing on vibrant pedestrian-only streets, many fun kid-friendly museums and great outdoor activities.

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Edinburgh with Kids

image of buildings with pink flowers in the foreground in Edinburgh Scotland

Edinburgh is a family-friendly destination with a diverse selection of things to do. It’s our kinda town; it’s beautiful, has great culture and fun outdoor activities.

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Belfast with Kids

Image of girl walking towards Titanic Belfast

Belfast with kids? That’s a good question… To be honest, we didn’t know much about Belfast prior to visiting, but it turned out to be a pretty fun place to take the kids. There are lots of kid-friendly attractions including a giant kissable fish, the modern Titanic Belfast museum, Game of Thrones filming locations and much more.

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Best Things to do in Killarney National Park with Kids

image of hikers on Torc Mountain hike in Killarney National Park Ireland

Killarney National Park is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s home to some of Ireland’s highest mountains and its largest remaining semi-natural woodlands. Nestled within this natural wonderland is a chain of beautiful lakes, an abundance of wildlife and plenty of family-friendly activities.

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Cycling the Gap of Dunloe with Kids

image of cycling past water on Gap of Dunloe in Killarney

One of the best things to do in the Killarney National Park is the Gap of Dunloe. The Gap of Dunloe is an incredibly scenic, narrow mountain pass which separates the Purple Mountains from MacGillycuddy’s Reeks (the highest mountain range in Ireland).

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A Family Cycling Holiday in Connemara, Ireland

Dan and Celine Brewer, owners of FamilyCanTravel.com, ride bikes in Connemara, Ireland with their kids in a trailer and a tag-a-long.

We have always dreamed of cycling Ireland, but after we had kids, we figured we’d need to put the dream on hold until they were old enough. We are a very active family when traveling and we love the idea of a family cycling holiday, but we have often struggled to find a tour operator which has the right equipment and a family-friendly itinerary.

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Dublin with Kids

image of Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Ireland

There are so many things to do in Dublin with children, it’s a wonderful place to visit with your kids. We visited Dublin in summer with our kids, aged 4 & 6. We enjoyed a good mix of outdoor activities, cultural pursuits and kid-friendly activities.

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Visiting the Cliffs of Moher with Kids

Dan Brewer holds his daughter while admiring views of the cliffs of moher on a family trip to Ireland.

The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. As beautiful as they are, they have a reputation for being dangerous and not child-friendly. So, can you visit the Cliffs of Moher with kids?  

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Cork with Kids

image of Blarney Castle

With many great parks, attractions and restaurants, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cork with kids. There are tons of family-friendly things to do in Cork, Ireland’s second largest city.

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Hiking Devil’s Garden Loop Trail with Kids in Arches National Park

hiking devils garden loop in Arches NP with kids

The Devil’s Garden Loop Trail in Arches National Park has some of the park’s most outstanding scenery. Unfortunately for families with smaller kids, it is also one of the most difficult hikes within the park. This doesn’t mean that you need to stay away though; you can easily do a lot of this trail and enjoy some epic scenery along the way.

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