Family Activities

Just minutes from all of the action, The Galmont Hotel is the perfect place for a staycation in Galway.

GALWAY ATLANTAQUARIA

Galway Atlantaquaria, Irelands largest native species Aquarium located in Salthill, Galway City. Featuring two floors of native marine life, cultural exhibits and history. A great opportunity to learn about the diversity of life that live under the sea.

Family guests of The Galmont receive a discounted rate at the Aquarium.

Address: Salthill Promenade, Galway City.

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BRIGIT'S GARDEN

Brigit's Garden takes you on a magical journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology, making it one of the truly outstanding places to visit in the West of Ireland. The award-winning Celtic Gardens are widely regarded as one of the most spectacular in Ireland, set within 11 acres of native woodland & wildflower meadows.

Address: Roscahill, Co. Galway.

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GALWAY PLAYGROUNDS

Galway has a wide range of dedicated play facilities, where you’ll find slides, swings, climbing walls, mazes and much more. Many of Galway's playgrounds feature other fun facilities including beautiful walking routes, forest trails and picnic areas.

The closest playground in Galway City to the hotel is Millennium Children's Park on University Road near the Galway Cathedral.

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LEISURELAND

Leisureland is a perfect attraction for all the family. It includes 3 pools, 65m water slide & a bubbly pool and many other fun water sports. There is also a learning pool, 25m swimming pool and crazy golf.

Address: Salthill, Galway City.

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TUROE PET FARM

No matter what the weather, there is always something to do at Turoe Pet Farm offering families a fun-filled day out! The pet farm includes ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep, as well as the very popular “Larry the Lama” and “Curley the Alpaca”.

Address: Loughrea, Co.Galway.

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MONKEY BUSINESS

Monkey Business is a children's play centre offering activities such as slides, climbing frames, ball pools, bouncy castle and a café for parents.

Address: Knocknacarra, Galway City.

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WILDLANDS GALWAY

Wildlands Adventure Centre in Moycullen, just 10 minutes from Galway City has entertainment and adventure for all ages, whatever the weather. Choose from indoor and outdoor adventures including their Zip ‘n’ Trek, Zip ‘n’ Trek Junior, new Celtic Challenge Rooms, Archery, Bushcraft survival skills, Fun indoor climbing Walls, Disc Golf, Yoga, woodland walks, Fairy Trails and more.

Adventures for little ones include off road adventure (mini 4x4 driving) and Baile Beag, an immersive miniature play village full of props and all things needed for creative playtime. The Olive Tree Kitchen provides a panoramic view of the park as you dine. For a quick bite, the Wildlands Wagon serves coffee and treats.

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LOUGHWELL FARM PARK

Loughwell Farm Park has many friendly animals including pot bellied pigs, miniature ponies and many more. The farm has activities for the whole family with over 12,000 square feet of indoor entertainment including a super indoor play structure.

Address: Moycullen, Co. Galway.

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BUSY BEES

Busy Bees has everything under one roof, including a baby and toddler play area, activity zone, bees on skates, creative art corner, and a café for adults.

Address: 5, Oranmore Business Park, Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, Co. Galway.

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SEAPOINT LEISURE CENTRE

Situated in Salthill, Seapoint Leisure Centre is Galway's premier indoor family entertainment centre offering an arcade, casino, bingo, amusements and many more options for a great day out and located on the beautiful salthill prom!

Address: Salthill, Galway.

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THE PLANET GALWAY

The Planet Galway has activities for all family members no matter what age - bowling, pool & games, laser tag and space kids. The Plant also offers a great student discounts. You'll have the most fun on the planet at this family entertainment centre, it might even make your competitive side show.

Address: Headford Road, Galway.

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GALWAY CITY INDOOR KARTING

Located in Liosban Industrial Estate, the 20,000 sq ft indoor track has been designed and engineered for you to get maximum fun from your karting experience with friends and family. Galway City Karting has karts for junior from 7 years and up!

Address: Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Rd, Galway.

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GREAT ESCAPE ROOMS

You enter the locked escape room and for 60 minutes you, and your team will become removed from your current day to day lives and be totally focused on nothing but escape….

Address: 27 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway City.

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Celtic Chauffeurs & Wild Atlantic Ways Day Tours

Celtic Chauffeurs is one of Ireland’s leading premier chauffeur companies. Their professional drivers are available to transport you to The Galmont Hotel from any of Ireland's airports. They will provide you with a friendly and professional airport transfer service.

Celtic Chauffeur expertise also includes: Guided chauffeur tours of Ireland, shore excursions and private day trips.

Wild Atlantic Way Day tours provide private day tours from Galway each day to The Aran Islands, The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, and Connemara. You will discover the wild, rugged coastline shaped and inspired by the Atlantic Ocean off the beaten path. Throughout the tour, you will drive right along the edge of the ocean, experiencing the heart of our nation up close and personal.

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