Mayo has some truly wonder scenery and lots of opportunities for families to create a really memorable holiday for themselves. Even if it’s just for a weekend, Mayo should definitely be one for the travel bucket list.

 

Here are 10 things you and your family could do in Ireland’s third largest county.

 

1. Céide Fields

 

One of Mayo’s most famous sights is Céide Fields, the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world. You and the kids can visit megalithic tombs and dwelling places made by people who lived 5,000 years ago.

 

2. Wavesweeper Sea Adventures

 

Wavesweeper Sea Adventures is a family-style adventure company that offers sightseeing tours and thrill rides. You can also spend a great day making memories on the water by going snorkelling and sea kayaking.

 

3. Graune Pet Farm

 

Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre is an all new indoor play centre where children can pet a variety of animals and enjoy indoor bouncing castles. There is also a nice restaurant for the whole family to enjoy lunch in.

 

4. Achill Island

 

Head over the Achill Island, which can be easily accessed by the gorgeous road from Achill Sound to Keem, and visit the tower of Granuaile the pirate Queen. This will definitely appeal to your children’s imagination and sense of adventure.

 

 

5. Museum Of Country Life

 

The award winning Museum Of Country Life in Castlebar shows visitors how our ancestors lived their daily lives. There are lots of interesting artefacts from their area of domestic life and agriculture to transport and sports.

 

6. Pirate Adventure Park

 

Pirate Adventure Park and Westport House in Mayo has won a number of awards and is a favourite with people who have visited it. This Grace O’Malley-themed amusement park has rides and activities perfect for families with kiddies under the age of 12.

 

7. Croagh Patrick

 

Croagh Patrick is a few miles from Westport, giving visitors amazing views of the surrounding south Mayo countryside as you follow in the steps of St Patrick and meet pilgrims from all around the world.

 

 

8. Carrowholly Stables And Trekking Centre

 

Carrowholly Stables And Trekking Centre is where you can treat your family to guided treks and trail riding for all levels on the shores of Clew Bay.

 

9. Westport Wargames

This adventure park provide some great activities for families to include Splatball, Bubble Soccer, Assault Course, Zorb Wars and Paintball as well as some exciting challenges such as the Ski Races - activities that will leave your kids ready for bed!

 

10. Kiltimagh Railway Museum

 

This is perfect for any train enthusiasts or Thomas the Tank Engine fans. Kiltimagh Railway Museum contains two old railway carriages that commemorate the thousands of Irish people who had had to emigrate during the eighties, as well as artefacts and many other items from different areas of Ireland’s past.

 

 

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