Family Fun

Looking for an exciting family day out? Look no further than Wildlands, Galway’s newest state of the art outdoor activity centre. With a wide variety of activities and challenges, Wildlands is suitable for all ages. Located 15 minutes from Galway City in Moycullen, Wildlands features ziplines, climbing walls, off road experiences, disc golf, forest trails, archery, fairy trails, and much more.

Ireland’s largest native species aquarium Galway Atlantaquaria is just a short five-minute walk from Galway Bay Hotel. With amazing displays, helpful staff, and exciting live presentations, it is perfect for visitors of all ages. The aquatic life displays reflect natural habitats, providing an enjoyable and educational environment to learn about the diverse marine ecosystem of Ireland.

Treat yourself and your family (2 adults and 2 children) to a discounted visit to Ireland's largest aquarium and save 17.5% off the original price when you stay at the Galway Bay Hotel!

Loughwell Farm Park is loaded with activities for all ages, so you’ll find plenty to see and do whatever the weather. It has a variety of animals including pot-bellied pigs, miniature ponies, sheep, goats, chickens, deer, alpacas and many more. Inside you’ll find 12,000 sq feet of fun activities including a super soft play structure with mega astra, twisty and drop slides. Make sure to pay a visit to Little Loughwell, a miniature Play Village with a Teddy Bear’s Hospital, Post Office, Supermarket, Fire Station & Restaurant.

Cruise along the River Corrib and take in the breath-taking scenery along the way on the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess is an all-weather luxury cruise boat which departs from Woodquay in Galway City Centre and takes passengers on a journey along the majestic River Corrib and onto Lough Corrib, Ireland’s second largest lake, providing visitors with unsurpassed views and natural amenities this is the most spectacular waterway in Ireland. They offer daily guided sightseeing trips and private evening cruises with dinner and entertainment.

Leisureland is the ultimate swimming complex with three pools and a 65m water slide available. There is also a kids pool, learning pool for swimming lesson and of course the main 25m swimming pool featuring an inflatable obstacle course. There is also crazy golf available outside the centre during the summer months.

A visit to Brigit’s Garden takes you on a magical journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology. Set within 11 acres of native woodland and wildflower meadows, visitors can enjoy the nature trail, an ancient ring fort, thatched roundhouse, crannog and Ireland’s largest calendar sundial.

Sometimes kids just need to let loose and the Monkey Business activity centre is the perfect place for little ones to let off some steam as they run, climb, navigate and explore the colourful swings, slides and ball pools.

Spanning over 25,000 Sq Ft, Pure Skill offers a wide selection of skills based sports challenges from all around the world for everyone to enjoy. Visitors complete 10 different sporting challenges and get a score out 100 points at the end. Each sport has its own unique challenge including: Gaelic Free Kicks, Soccer Penalties, Hurling Shots, Rugby Conversions, Tennis Volleys, Cricket Bowling, Baseball Hits, Basketball Free Throws, Golf Putting and Chipping.

A Cinema like no other, Omniplex Salthill is a D'Luxx Cinema featuring all laser projection and fully electric reclining seats at standard! Only a 5 minute walk from Galway Bay Hotel, it’s the perfect back up plan to entertain the kids on a rainy day in Ireland.

Push your driving skills to the absolute limit at Pallas Karting! Whether you want to test your limits on Europe’s longest Go Kart track, or experience the exhilaration of paintball warfare, Pallas Karting & Adventure Centre at Tynagh, Co. Galway has you covered!

Once you enter one of their themed escape rooms, you’ll have 60 minutes for you, and your team to observe your surroundings, solves clues, work as a team and make the connections to uncover the mysteries hidden within the room to earn your reward… the Great Escape.
Guests of Galway Bay Hotel can use the discount code: GALWAYBAY10 to receive a 10% discount.

Planet Entertainment Centre offers 10 pin and glow in the dark bowling, laser tag, pool, and large range of arcade games. There is also a large soft play area for children with slides, rope bridges, pulleys and a ball pool, as well as an under 5’s section.