Easter Family Breaks

14 minute drive from Hotel

National Aquarium Galway

Galway is home to Irelands National Aquarium, which houses the countries largest display of sea and fresh water life. You can see young and freshly hatched fish in the Auquaculture rearing centre and learn about the huge variety of life in the Estuary, Harbour, Lighthouse, Mill Pond along with many other exhibits.

The star attraction within the aquarium is the 120 tonne Ocean Tank showcasing over 200 species including cod, pollack and small sharks. For hands on learning visit the Touch Pools for a unique chance to hold starfish, crabs or even sea scorpions! The building is located on the Seafront Promenade of Salthill, overlooking Galway Bay

Burren Nature Sanctuary

Burren Nature Sanctuary is popular family visitor attraction only 30 minutes drive from Galway city and situated in the beautiful and unique Burren region of south Galway.

Visitors can spend time exploring winding tracks of the fairy woodland trails while learning about the natural history of the Burren (the flora, fauna and karst geology). Along the way you’ll meet a variety of friendly animals from goats, shetland ponies to alpaca, rabbits and guinea pigs.

You can also visit the disappearing lake that drains twice a day. After the nature walk kids can play in the indoor play area or outside at the state of the art playground.