Things to Do with Kids in Co. Roscommon
30 family-friendly activities in Co. Roscommon, Ireland. Discover farms, beaches, castles, playgrounds and more.
Arigna Mining Experience
Co. Roscommon
Underground coal mine tour led by former miners.
Ballaghaderreen Town Walk
Co. Roscommon
Walk through the west Roscommon town. Cathedral and town park.
Ballintober Castle
Co. Roscommon
Impressive Anglo-Norman castle ruin with massive curtain walls. Polygonal corner towers.
Boyle Abbey
Co. Roscommon
Well-preserved Cistercian abbey from 1161. OPW site with Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Boyle River Walk
Co. Roscommon
Riverside walk through Boyle past the abbey and town park. Family-friendly.
Boyle Swimming Pool
Co. Roscommon
Community pool in Boyle. Lessons and public sessions.
Boyle Town Park
Co. Roscommon
Riverside park near Boyle Abbey with a playground and walks along the Boyle River.
Castlerea Demesne Walk
Co. Roscommon
Walk through the grounds of Clonalis House estate. Parkland and river.
Castlerea Outdoor Swimming Pool
Co. Roscommon
Outdoor heated swimming pool open in summer months.
Castlerea Playground
Co. Roscommon
Playground with fairy forest and outdoor musical instruments.
Clonalis House
Co. Roscommon
Ancestral home of the O'Conor Don, descendants of the last High Kings of Ireland. Museum and tours.
Crann Og Eco Farm
Co. Roscommon
Organic eco-farm near Boyle with farm tours, nature trails, and workshops.
Deerpark Forest Boyle
Co. Roscommon
Woodland walks around ancient megalithic court tomb in Boyle. Coillte looped trails.
Derreen Nature Reserve
Co. Roscommon
Woodland and wetland nature reserve. Birdwatching and nature trails.
Elphin Windmill & Heritage
Co. Roscommon
Restored windmill and heritage centre in the village of Elphin. Oliver Goldsmith connections.
Glendeer Pet Farm
Co. Roscommon
Pet farm with animals and play areas.
Kilronan Castle Grounds
Co. Roscommon
Historic castle with beautiful gardens and woodland walks.
King House Boyle
Co. Roscommon
Restored Georgian mansion with interactive exhibits on the Connacht Kings and Irish history.
Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
Co. Roscommon
Adventure playground, zip it course, boda borg, and walking trails in a lakeside forest setting.
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
Co. Roscommon
Visitor centre for the ancient royal site of Connacht. Rathcroghan mound and Oweynagat cave.
Rindoon Castle
Co. Roscommon
Deserted medieval town and castle on the shores of Lough Ree. Atmospheric ruins with lakeside walks.
Roosky Village Shannon Walk
Co. Roscommon
Shannon riverside walk at the village of Roosky on the Roscommon-Leitrim border.
Roscommon Castle
Co. Roscommon
Norman castle with impressive drum towers. Located in the town centre with free access.
Roscommon Town Park
Co. Roscommon
Town park with playground, walking paths and green spaces.
Roscommon Town Walk
Co. Roscommon
Heritage walk through Roscommon town. Castle, abbey, and sacred heart shrine.
Strokestown Famine Museum
Co. Roscommon
Museum documenting the Great Famine using the original Strokestown Park House archive.
Strokestown Park Gardens
Co. Roscommon
Restored Georgian gardens including the longest herbaceous border in Ireland.
Strokestown Park House
Co. Roscommon
Georgian mansion with Famine Museum.
Tarmonbarry Shannon Walk
Co. Roscommon
Walk along the Shannon at Tarmonbarry lock. Bridge and weir crossing.
Zipit Forest Adventures Coillte Lough Key
Co. Roscommon
Adventure course in the ancient forest of Lough Key with lake and mountain views.