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Easter at Belvedere House Gardens and Park Westmeath

Belvedere will be hosting its annual Easter Treasure Hunts on Easter Sunday 27th March & Easter Monday 28th March 2016 from 12 noon to 2pm on both days.

FAQ Easter Treasure Hunts 2016

Belvedere Easter Treasure Hunts on Easter Sunday & Easter Monday 12 noon until 2pm

This year you will have to follow & solve the clues to complete the Easter Treasure Hunt, collect prizes along the way from some colourful characters including Easter Bunny.

Admission prices:  

Children: €5.00 (unders 3 Years Free); Adults: €8.00; Seniors & Students: €6.00

Season Ticket Holders Treasure Hunt Rates: Must be booked at Belvedere Reception

Children: €4.00 (under 3 Years Free); Adults: €4.00; Seniors & Students: €4.00

Please note that: Children must be supervised at ALL times by a responsible adult.

  • Make sure you have you Easter Treasure Hunt Clues map of the estate and follow the clues
  • Remember that the Visitor Centre is the meeting point for any misplaced parents or children after the Easter Treasure Hunt.

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Belvedere House
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Phone : +353 (0)44 9349060
Email : info@belvedere-house.ie
Web address : www.belvedere-house.ie

 

 

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Butlers Chocolate Experience Dublin

EASTER CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

Butlers CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE Dublin runs from Saturday 28th of March to Saturday the 4th of April

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE :

  • Watch the chocolate movie.
  • Wander around the chocolate museum.
  • Savour the aroma from the chocolate gallery.
  • Decorate your own chocolate novelty to bring home.

Enjoy the full Ultimate Butlers Chocolate Experience plus:

      • Meet the Easter Bunny.
      • Embark on a fun Easter egg hunt after your tour.

• Adult   €12.85
• Child   €12.85
• Infant under 3   €0.00
• Family   €47.50

Butlers Chocolate Experience Dublin

Butlers Chocolates is Ireland’s favourite luxury chocolatier and in 2012 celebrated 80 years of purveying chocolate happiness. Butlers Chocolates employ 250 staff across production, packing, dispatch, accounts, sales and marketing, new product development and Butlers Chocolate Cafés.  The company is 100% Irish owned by the Sorensen family who have owned it since the late 1950’s.  Butlers is a company that has very loyal staff, many of whom who have stayed with the company for many years, over twenty for a good few, and have seen their careers develop along with the growth of the company.

Butlers Chocolate

Clonshaugh Business Park
Dublin 17
Tel :
Email : chocolate@butlers.ie
Web : www.butlerschocolates.com

About

First a chocolate factory, now a tourist destination! Located in Dublin 17, at the home of Butlers Chocolates and close to Dublin, Airport, the Port Tunnel and Malahide, the Butlers Chocolate Experience tour is fast becoming one of the top things to do in North Dublin for chocolate lovers of all ages.  There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Butlers Chocolate Experience; from the perfect family day out to school tours, group tours, corporate events, team challenges to birthday parties and everything in between.

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Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Dublin

Join the Cadbury Egg Hunt Fun this Easter in support of BarnardosJoin us in Dublin’s Merrion Square on Friday the 14th or Saturday the 15th of April for a choctastic event all in support of Barnardos. Every Eggsplorer will receive a delicious Cadbury Easter Egg on completion of the Egg Hunt plus there will be plenty of other eggciting entertainment and activities for all your family and friends to enjoy. Are you ready for the Egg Hunt Fun?

EGG Hunt EVENT DETAILSLocation: Merrion Square Park, Dublin 2

Date: Friday 14th April 2017Session 1: 10:30am – 1:00pmSession 2: 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Date: Easter Saturday 15th April 2017Session 1: 10:30am – 1:00pmSession 2: 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Ticket InformationEntry Cost*: €20 per family ticket/ €5 for each additional ticket per family
*Every Cent Goes to BarnardosThere is no booking or ticketing charge on your ticket, and every single cent from the sale of your ticket will go to Barnardos to help with their important work with children and families throughout the country.

Purchase your family ticket here

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DISNEY ON ICE presents SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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DISNEY ON ICE presents Silver Anniversary Celebration

DISNEY ON ICE SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION takes audiences to four far-away lands in one action-packed ice adventure.
 
Featuring The Lion King, Peter Pan & Dynamic Sisters Anna and Elsa from the #1 Animated Movie of All Time Disney’s Frozen
 

Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration comes to Citywest, Dublin from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd April. Tickets from €19.50 go on sale this Thursday 28 January at 8.00am (Price includes Ticketmaster booking fee, additional charges may apply in certain circumstances)

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they commemorate 25 years of Disney On Ice across Europe in an action-packed ice adventure that travels to four magical destinations!  Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration will take audiences on a fun-filled tour of the imagination. 

Disney On Ice invites you to embark on the ultimate sightseeing holiday with all your favourite Disney characters. Join tour guides Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck as they visit the magical worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan. You’ll also be whisked away to the wintery wonderland of the number one animated feature film of all-time, Disney’s Frozen. Told through an international team of award-winning skaters, exciting choreography and a musical score filled with familiar Disney hits and rock-and-roll classics, the whole family is sure to experience a captivating journey to far-away lands without ever leaving their seats!

The arena will be filled with music and magic in every scene as you discover four unique landscapes filled with boisterous pirates, Caribbean beats and tender moments. Audiences will explore the African Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa; voyage deep under the sea to Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom; and tour London with Peter Pan and Wendy before flying to Neverland to join Tinker Bell. Plus, travel to Arendelle for an extraordinary adventure with royal sisters Anna and Elsa, rugged mountain man Kristoff and everyone’s favorite huggable snowman, Olaf. 

“It’s an extraordinary show and a family vacation all rolled into one incredible night,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “You really get a sense you are traveling right alongside Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends.”

DISNEY ON ICE presents SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Citywest, Dublin

Friday 01 – Sunday 03 April 2016

Tickets From €19.50 On Sale Thursday 28 January at 8.00am (Price includes Ticketmaster booking fee, additional charges may apply in certain circumstances)

 
Ticketmaster: In person: From 100 Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide 
By Telephone (24 Hour): 0844 277 44 55 (ROL: 0818 719300)
Book On Line: www.ticketmaster.ie

 

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Easter at Dublin Zoo

This Easter, take part in a brand-new interactive trail at Dublin Zoo, with the chance to win a lifetime pass 🎟️ (T&Cs apply).

Running daily from 28 March to 12 April 📅 Follow clues around the Zoo, explore incredible habitats, and add an extra layer of adventure to your visit 🗺️

Alongside the trail, enjoy a full programme of family-friendly fun, including:

  • 🦕 The return of ROAR ROAR Dinosaur crew
  • 🦖 Egg-citing bonus Dino Workshop with the Nutty Professor
  • 🐦 Nest Fest hands-on conservation activities
  • 🐘 Daily keeper talks and feeding times
  • 🦁 Encounters with over 400 animals
  • 🦒 Immersive habitats like the African Savanna and Kaziranga Forest Trail
  • 🚜 The much-loved Family Farm
  • 🌿 Space for kids to roam, discover and connect with wildlife
  • ☕ Family-friendly cafés and picnic spots

Hop into something delicious as you explore:

  • 🍩 2 Donuts for €7 – the perfect sweet pick-me-up, available at the Meerkat, Picnic Bench and Nakuru Café
  • 🍿 2 Small Popcorns for €9 – light, crunchy and made for sharing available at the Meerkat, Picnic Bench and HB Ice Cream Truck

With so much to see and do, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a meaningful day out together this Easter.

This Easter, something prehistoric is hatching at Dublin Zoo… 

The wildly popular Roar Roar Dinosaur Crew are BACK – bringing an unforgettable, family-friendly experience packed with dinosaurs, discovery, and Easter fun with a twist! 

Step into a world where science meets spectacle and get ready for a day filled with roaring excitement, interactive learning, and hands-on activities for all ages. 

Join us on selected dates this Easter:

  • March: 28th & 29th
  • April: 4th, 5th & 6th

From 1:00pm – 3:30pm on these dates around the Great Lawn and Discovery & Learning Plaza, enjoy: 

  • 📸 T-Rex & Jeep Photo Booths – capture your dino-mite day 
  • 🦕 Baby Dino Petting & Feeding Zone – get hands-on with our friendly little dinos 
  • 🎮 Games with Giant Dinosaurs – interactive fun and surprises 
  • 🎧 Live DJ – keep the energy going with music and entertainment 
 

Join the Nutty Professor for a fun-filled, interactive dinosaur adventure! Watch a dino egg hatch, meet and help feed baby dinosaurs, and explore extinction through live volcanic experiments.

Kids will also enjoy a hands-on fossil dig, dino-building activity, and create their own fossil to take home — all before a life-sized dinosaur makes a thrilling surprise appearance!

Join us on selected dates this Easter:

  • March: 28th & 29th
  • April: 4th, 5th & 6th
  • 10:30am – 11:30am
  • 11:45am – 12:45pm

🎟️ Ticketed Event | Limited spaces – book early to avoid missing out.

👉 Full details and pricing available on the ticketing page.

 🪺

Ready to get egg-cited? Hop over to our Nest Fest and dive into the amazing world of eggs, birds, and brilliant nests 🐦

  • Become a bird engineer and build the best nest with giant construction and tiny twigs 🪺
  • Help to heal a Humboldt at the Penguin pollution Hospital and find out how you can help to protect penguins in the wild 🏥
  • Be a cool conservationist and learn how to identify who’s who at the Dublin Zoo Penguin habitat 🐧
  • Egg-stra strong eggs – test the super strength of eggs with J-egg-ga and a host of feathery friends 🥚

It is the perfect stop for little explorers, big bird fans, and anyone who loves the magic of nature!

📍 Where: Penguin Habitat
⏰ Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

📅 When:

  • Tuesday 31st March
  • Wednesday 1st April
  • Thursday 2nd April
  • Wednesday 8th April
  • Thursday 9th April
  • Friday 10th April

Dublin Zoo is a conservation charity, and every visit and every euro spent helps support vital conservation work, protecting endangered species and habitats both here in Ireland and around the world. When you visit, you’re not just creating a memorable family day out, you’re helping safeguard wildlife for the future.

So, whether you’re visiting for the animals, the dino workshops or the chance to win a Lifetime Pass, there’s never been a better time to plan your trip.

About Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo financially supports a variety of conservation projects of which great apes, tigers, rhinos, golden lion tamarins, African wild dogs, eagles and amphibians have been recipients.

Dublin Zoo is a registered charity and works in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of bio-diversity on earth.

Charity number CHY 2964

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Tel : +353 (0)1 4748900
Email : info@dublinzoo.ie
Web : www.dublinzoo.ie

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Easter at Glendeer Pet Farm Roscommon

Easter Egg Hunts on Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday @ 3pm

Easter egg hunts are always great eggcitment as kids go wild hunting and searching for all the chocolate treasures that can be found scattered around the farm. The hunts are on for the three days of the Easter Weekend, Easter Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April at 3pm each day, please get here before 2:30 so you don’t miss out.

Kids will also get to meet the Easter Bunny, why not take a picture with him and post it to our Facebook or Instgram page: www.facebook.com/GlendeerPetFarm

Booking is required and can be done here, the entry is the same price as usual: €10 per person with kids under 18 months free, there is no extra charge for the Egg Hunt.

Please note: If you wish to take part in this complimentary event, booking is essential, please book an regular admission day ticket for any time before 3pm and arrive at 2:30 at the latest or anytime before this to get parking and make your way to where the hunt takes place, you can look around the farm before or after the hunt depending on your chosen arrival time.

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Easter at Glendeer Pet Farm Roscommon

Curryroe
Drum
Athlone
Co Roscommon
Phone : +353 (0)90 6437147
Email : info@glendeerpetfarm.ie
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Easter at Go Kids Go Playcentre Dublin

Go Kids Go is a bright and spacious play centre located in Coolmine Industrial Estate Dublin 15. It’s a modern and clean fun play environment for kids and is recommended by DayOut users.

Check out Easter fun at Go Kids Go

Special Offer: Come along on Good Friday 25th March for FREE chips and Juice with all admissions. Meet and Greet the Easter Bunny on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm – 5pm for fun and games. Open 10am – 6pm all weekend.

Happy Easter to all our customers and friends!

Why not try LaserZone  @ Go Kids Go! is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.

Coolmine Industrial Estate
Dublin 15
Tel : 01 6405500
Web : http://www.gokidsgo.ie

 

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Easter at Kia Ora Mini Farm Wexford

Easter is a very fun time at Kia Ora Mini Farm.

EASTER THURS, FRI, SAT & SUN

  1. Meet the Easter Bunny who will have a chocolate treat for each child
  2. Appearances from Fireman Sam & Minions throughout the day
  3. Fun family games
  4. Meet our new Arrivals

Plus all the usual attractions such as Diggers, Fire Engine ride, Gokarts, animal handling, Sandpits, maze etc…

NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR EASTER ADMISSION – USUAL ADMISSION APPLIES

Courteencurragh
Gorey
Co. Wexford
Phone : 053 9421166 / 086-8788424
Email : kiaoraminifarm@gmail.com
Web address : www.kiaoraminifarm.ie

 

Easter Madness at Kia Ora Mini Farm – Wexford

Kia Ora Mini Farm is located between the shopping town Gorey and the beachside tourist town of Courtown Harbour. We are only 15 minutes from Arklow and the Bridgewater Shopping Centre and Cinema.

We are located just 2 minutes away from the new Gorey Cinema on the Courtown Road, Gorey.

From Gorey Town – Follow the signs for Courtown Harbour past Tescos on your right, past Marlfield House Hotel also on your right hand side and Gorey Cinema on your left and we are the next turn off to the left. Finger sign posted from here.

From Wexford – Take Junction 23 from the Gorey bypass, Take the 3rd exit from the first roundabout, the 2nd exit from the second roundabout and the 1st exit on the third roundabout (basically remember 3-2-1) (You will go under a bridge) and we are the next turn off to the right, the farm will be finger signposted from here

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Kilmeadan Station Waterford

Meet the Easter Bunny at Kilmeadan Station Waterford

Easter Schedule 2015
Remaining closed to allow Waterford Council proceed with preparatory work for the Deise Greenway (Opening 2016)

 

The company operates a Friend’s Membership Programme. You can travel free for the season, by becoming a friend of the railway. Family membership is €60.00. This allows a family of two adults and up to four children to travel free for the season from April to September as often as you like. You will receive a 20% discount for guests travelling with you and 10% off special event such as the Spooky Express and Santa Express. You will also be supporting a voluntary community project with charitable status. To take full advantage of membership join today.

For more information about the services at the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, becoming a volunteer or Friend’s Membership contact Maria or Romina at Kilmeadan Station.

Kilmeadan Station
Kilmeadan
Co Waterford
Tel : 051 384058
Email : info@wsvrailway.ie
Web : www.wsvrailway.ie