Are the kids getting bored at home? Looking for fun ideas for a rainy day? Here are some great ideas for rainy day activities for kids in Limerick.
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- Play centres in Limerick
- Go swimming
- Jumplanes
- Adventure sports
- Jurassic Par
- International Rugby Experience
- Limerick Arena
- Catch a movie
- Visit the library
- Enjoy some heritage
- Get outside
Play Centres in Limerick
Make your way to one of Limerick’s indoor play centres, where you can enjoy a coffee while the kids let off some steam.
- Fun World, on Ennis Road, has a 10-pin bowling alley along with arcade games, snooker and pool tables.
- Tons of Fun has several soft play areas for different ages, a multi-sensory area, a mini soccer pitch and even a quiet playhouse area! There’s a café with free wifi for parents to enjoy a coffee, plus free parking and baby change facilities.
- Kidstown in Gillogue, Corbally has soft play areas that incorporate local history, along with low-impact “splat ball” – paintball without the bruises!
- Dreamland is a specially designed play centre that welcomes special needs children into a magical play area. You can fly a plane, visit the teddy bear hospital, browse their supermarket and much more!
Go Swimming
What better way to spend a wet day than at Aura Grove Island Leisure Centre in Limerick? They have a learner pool and heated baby pool, as well as a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna for the parents. They also run Family Fun Swim events with water-based inflatable bouncy castles, treasure hunts and raft races for the whole family to enjoy together – sounds like perfect fun for a rainy day!
Jumplanes
For children over five, visit Jumplanes Indoor Trampoline Centre in Delta Retail Park to bounce around to your heart’s content on their open lane trampoline park.
Adventure Sports
For an exciting family day, head to Nevsail Watersports in Limerick City. They offer indoor rock climbing, kayaking/canoeing, abseiling, surfing, raft building and many more exciting activities, with sessions for both kids/teens and adults. They also run birthday parties.
Jurassic Par
Enjoy some mini golf with a twist at Jurassic Par in Delta Retail Park, a unique 18-hole UV crazy golf course. Not only are the holes named after dinosaurs, but the whole course glows in the dark! Suitable for all ages and skill levels.
International Rugby Experience
Visit this fun, fully interactive attraction and immerse yourself in what it takes to become a Legend of the Game. It’s a fully immersive experience and an ideal destination for families and kids of all ages, whether avid rugby fans or not. Check out all the details on our blog post.
Limerick Arena
Why not take a trip to University Arena, the biggest indoor sports facility in the country? It has an Olympic-sized pool, four full-sized playing courts catering for basketball, badminton, volleyball and indoor soccer, plus a 60m, 6-lane indoor sprint track and a health suite (sauna, steam room). There are lots of classes and activities running there throughout the year.
Catch a Movie at Limerick Cinemas
Who doesn’t love popcorn and a good movie? Take in a film with lots of popcorn and ice cream at one of Limerick’s cinemas:
- The Omniplex (near Crescent Shopping Centre)
- Odeon Cinema (near Castletroy Shopping Centre)
- Vue Cinema (Ennis Road Retail Park)
- Lime Tree Theatre (Mary Immaculate College, Courtbrack Avenue) has children’s theatre shows as well as an art house cinema.
Alternatively, why not enjoy all the fun of the cinema without ever leaving home by creating your own home cinema experience! Get the kids involved in setting up the cinema, arranging seating, making tickets and so on, then sit back and relax!
Pay a Visit to the Library
Visit your local library. All libraries in the county have a junior section – great for a rainy afternoon. Go and read with the children or take part in the free events and activities that many branches run. Check library opening times before you make plans.
Or why not visit your local bookshop and treat the kids to a new book? Spend time browsing for that special title, then go home and read it together.
Enjoy Some Heritage in Limerick
King John’s Castle
The 13th-century King John’s Castle delivers a modern visitor experience, with over 800 years of history brought to life through an interactive exhibition. Touch-screen technology connects you to tales of siege and warfare, and a striking mix of computer-generated imagery, animations and projections bring the story to life.
Try on historic costumes, including 18th-century dresses or chainmail tunics. 3D models, discovery drawers and audio-visual displays help you delve into the castle’s history, while the courtyard is home to a medieval campaign tent, a blacksmith’s forge and scenes from a 17th-century siege.
The Hunt Museum
The Hunt Museum in Limerick holds one of Ireland’s greatest private collections of art and antiquities, dating from Neolithic times right up to the 20th century, and is well worth a visit whatever the weather! Take one of their regular guided tours or explore the exhibition yourselves. They run regular events and camps for children, including an Art & Craft Club on the first Sunday of every month from February to December.
Get Outside
Sometimes, you have just got to get out and get wet!
Put on the raingear and wellies and go for a walk along the banks of the Shannon or through a local forest. Most kids love splashing in puddles, and it’s a great way to release pent-up energy from being cooped up inside. Here’s our Top 10 Things to Do Outside in the Rain for some ideas!
Warm up afterwards with a hot bath or shower, dry clothes and a hot chocolate. Then, why not pull out a board game or snuggle up on the couch with a movie – a perfect end to a wet day!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best indoor activities for kids in Limerick on a rainy day?
Limerick has plenty of indoor options, from soft play centres like Tons of Fun, Kidstown and Dreamland, to trampolining at Jumplanes, swimming at Aura Grove Island, glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Jurassic Par, and adventure activities at Nevsail Watersports.
Are there family-friendly play centres in Limerick?
Yes. Fun World, Tons of Fun, Kidstown and Dreamland all offer play areas suited to different ages, with several designed to be inclusive of children with additional needs.
Is King John’s Castle suitable for young children?
Yes, the castle’s interactive exhibition, dress-up costumes and touch-screen displays are designed to appeal to children as well as adults, making it a good option for a family day out regardless of the weather.
What can we do outdoors even when it’s raining in Limerick?
A walk along the Shannon or through a nearby forest in raingear and wellies is a favourite with many local families – puddle splashing included! Follow it up with a warm bath and hot chocolate.
Are libraries in Limerick free to visit?
Yes, libraries are free to visit and browse, and most run children’s events and activities. It’s worth checking opening times and event schedules before you go.
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More Rainy Day Ideas
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- 50 Fun Rainy Day Activities for Kids
- What to Do on a Rainy Day
- Activities for a Rainy Day
- Top 10 Things to Do Outside in the Rain
- Libraries in Limerick
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