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School Tours at Huckleberry’s Den Meath

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Huckleberry’s Den is located upstairs at The Zone Activity Centre in Mullaghboy Ind Estate. Your child’s time here at Huckleberry’s Den is not just lots of fun, children are physically active by crawling, climbing and exploring our fully padded structure. Watch as their confidence grows on various levels each time they come back. 

We strive to keep YOUR time here as comfortable as possible with our Hucks Café serving delicious coffee, and extensive menu including Scones, sandwiches, hot food and cold drinks. We use only the best ingredients and when it comes to our bread, meats and salads we always buy fresh…yum! We also have a bowling alley so the whole family can get involved and have fun.

Why not join us for your school tour this year? We have lots fun activities all under one roof!

1st Tour package – €7.50

Includes:

  • Soft play time
  • free juice
  • and a gift for each child

2nd Tour package – €12

Includes:

  • Soft play time
  • free juice
  • plus hot food

3rd Tour package – €12

Includes:

  • Soft play time
  • 1 activity (Lazer Maze / Interactive Games / Bowling)

4th Tour package – €17

Includes:

  • Soft play time
  • 1 activity (Lazer Maze / Interactive Games / Bowling)
  • and Food

Mega School Tour Package

All Activities plus food

only €21

Huckleberry’s Den

c/o The Zone Activity Centre
Mullaghboy Ind Estate
Navan
Meath
Tel : 046 9093377
Email : info@huckleberrysden.ie
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School Tours at Bee Wise Meath

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Bee Wise – Where Education, Nature & Fun meets.

Bee Wise School tour is an educational nature trail suitable for all ages and abilities. We have Tour Options available all year round for groups, clubs and schools while our General Open days are available to book for families and individuals.

Biodiversity Talk & Walk

Embrace the magical world of Paddy and the Gorman family to see nature from nature’s perspective. Take a guided experience of a 5-acre nature trail discussing the habitats, flora and fauna and lifecycles of woodland creatures. Know what it is to live like a bee, or a bug, a hedgehog, a water beetle, or a butterfly. Hear intriguing insights like how the ant breathes through his skin and frogs drink through their skin! End with a tasting of diverse honeys such as spring, summer, and ivy honey.

Duration of tour: 1.5 hours
Numbers: Min. 10, max 55
Price: Email paddy@beewise.ie to discuss your individual tour requirements and price

Tours can be tailormade to specific age groups.
Talks will vary to reflect the time of year.

Tea/Coffee facilities available and can be incorporated into the price if you wish. 

The Story of Honey

Embrace the magical world of Paddy and the Gorman family to see nature from nature’s perspective, with a particular emphasis on honeybee pollinators. Be brought on a guided experience of a 5-acre nature trail through the eyes of the pollinators, with a particular emphasis on honeybees.  Know what it is to live like a bee within nature’s elaborate eco-system and cycle of life. Hear intriguing insights like how bees do an in-hive waggle dance to inform fellow bees about where to find the best nectar. See up close the inside of a honeybee hive from empty frame to one full with honey. Feel the difference in weight. Then watch the liquid honey flow from a frame fresh from the hive in a glass extractor. End with a tasting of diverse honeys such as spring, summer, and ivy honey.

Inclusions:

  • View the honeybees through a large working observation hive.
  • A demonstration of honey extraction.

Duration of Tour: 2 hours
Numbers: Min. 10, max 55
Price: Email paddy@beewise.ie to discuss your individual tour requirements and price.

Tours can be tailormade to specific age groups.

The full experience is only available from mid May to mid October as this is the main honey season in Ireland.

For private groups/tours please email paddy@beewise.ie for pricing. All other options/events are available to book here on our website.

Bee Wise Nature Trail is located in the heart of the Boyne Valley – 10 minutes drive from the heritage town of Trim, home to the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland built in1173, 10 minutes drive from the Hill of Tara, home of the High Kings of Ireland from 600 BC to 400 AD,  10 minutes from Bective Abbey founded in 1147 by the Cistercian.

The Bee Wise Nature Trail is located 3 minutes off the main Dublin/Trim Road (R154) and is approximately 40 minutes from Blanchardstown Town Centre.

 The Bee Wise School Tour Experience

Crerogue
Kilmessan
Co. Meath
Eircode C15 X62D
Tel : +353 86 3446791
Email : Paddy@beewise.ie
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School Tours at Navan Adventure Centre Meath

Choose from 3 exciting School Tour packages at Navan Adventure Centre situated in the beautiful Boyne Valley…

Adventure and Fun School Tour

This awesome 4 hour school tour package is jam-packed with plenty of outdoor adventure activities, games and challenges. We’ll even throw in the mud for free 🙂
4 Hours of Adventure Activities, Games and Challenges for just €20 per Student!
Minimum Number: 20
Age: 6+
Over 10 Activities, Games and Challenges Included!
On our action-packed adventure school tour, all students take part in at least 10 activities, games and challenges over the course of 4 hours.
(Package can be shortened upon request)

Activities Include:

Adventure Obstacle Course
Archery Target Shooting
Football Golf
Human FoosBall
Pedal Go-Karting
Adventure Games
Add hot food for an extra €7 p.p.
Food Options:

Supermac’s 3 pizza slices with cordial or water
Supermac’s chips, chicken nuggets, cocktail sausages with cordial/water

Science and Fun School Tour

With the perfect balance of education and fun, students will be amazed and inspired by our interactive science show, along with many fun activities and challenges.
4 hour package of Science Shows, Fun Activities and Challenges for just €20 per Student!
Minimum Number: 20
Age: 3+
On our action-packed adventure school tour, all students take part in at least 10 activities, games and challenges as well as our science show and workshops over the course of 4 hours.
(Package can be shortened upon request)

Activities Include:

Junior Einstein’s Science show
Junior Einstein’s slime making workshop
Bouncy Inflatables
Mini Golf
Adventure Games
FootBall Golf
Add hot food for an extra €7 p.p.
Food Options:

Supermac’s 3 pizza slices with cordial or water
Supermac’s chips, chicken nuggets, cocktail sausages with cordial/water

Laser Tag and Fun School Tour

We have developed this “brand new” package for the older primary school student. Mixing a number or high energy and tactical thinking games this package is sure to get students working together and burn off energy!

4 hour package of Laser Tag, Bubble Football, Fun Activities and Challenges for just €25 per Student!
Minimum Number: 20
Age: 6+
On this brand new school tour for 2023, students take part in high energy and tactical thinking activities, games and challenges over the course of 4 hours.
(Package can be shortened upon request)

Activities Include:

Laser Tag
Bubble Football
Adventure Games
FootBall Golf
*Please note: There are less activities in this package compared to the other two options because the activities are much more complex and they are played for longer.

Add hot food for an extra €7 p.p.
Food Options:

Supermac’s 3 pizza slices with cordial or water
Supermac’s chips, chicken nuggets, cocktail sausages with cordial/water

Bus Transport
If you haven’t already made bus transport arrangements for your school tour you can do so through us. We work with reputable transport companies who provide a reliable and valuable service. Simply contact us via phone/email details below and we will happily provide you with a quote.

We guarantee that your students will be highly entertained by our individualised activity schedule and that they will also be very well looked after by our fully trained and friendly staff – from the minute that they step off the bus to the moment when they get back on it. We promise an unforgettable and fun school tour, with our team on hand to help you with everything you need.

Please note we can cater for up to 480 students at the same time! So why not book the whole school!

BOOK NOW

Navan Adventure Centre

Navan Race Course
Proudstown Road
Navan
Co Meath C15 X8HP
Tel: 085 236 6322
Email: info@navanadventurecentre.ie
Web : Navan Adventure Centre

 

 

 

 

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School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath

School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath are run from their Athboy base, at the fantastic Drewstown House.

With a private lake and 9 acres of forest they boast a fantastic array of nature based experiences for your students.

Activities for the school tours include;

  • Kayaking
  • Low Elements Course in the forest
  • Archery

All students will take part in all activities as they rotate groups through their fun filled outdoor experiences.

Each school is booked in EXCLUSIVELY  where there will be no overlap of schools and the tour will typically last from 9.30am-3pm

Boyne Valley Activities pride themselves on delivering fun filled nature based experiences that bring the students back to playing in the outdoors

Teachers are welcome to take part in the activities, but staff will look after the group and they are free to roam around the grounds

 

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School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath

This Boyne Valley region in Ireland is situated in North Leinster – an area or province taking in the eastern counties of Ireland including Dublin. Moving inland from Drogheda, a large and sprawling valley countrywide awaits visitors. The region is a place of immense historical significance in Ireland. With over 9,000 years of history, it encompasses places like

  • Newgrange tomb (which is older than the Pyraminds!)
  • Battle of the Boyne – site of the largest land battle in Ireland
  • The Hill of Tara – the seat of the High Kings of Ireland
  • Trim Castle – the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland

Boyne Valley Activities is managed by local canoeing experts and offers canoeing, kayaking and river tours on the River Boyne in Co Meath. All guides are qualified Canoeing Ireland instructors. No experience is necessary as full safety demonstration and instruction is given. All equipment is provided and all water based activities are accompanied and supervised.

Location: Trim, Co. Meath.
Tel: 086 7342585
Email: info@boynevalleyactivities.ie
Web : http://boynevalleyactivities.ie

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School Tours at Causey Farm Meath

The Causey Experience

Since 1998 Causey Farm Meath has built a wonderful reputation as one of Ireland’s most popular  primary school tour venues.  We offer a magical mix of experiences from exploring ancient bog lands to the wonders of giant bubble blowing …

  • Traditional Turf Cutting
  • Bodhrán Workshop
  • Farm Yard Visit
  • Graffiti Art
  • Obstacle Course
  • Nature Walk
  • Bog Jumping (2nd – 6th Class)

Our programme lasts for 3 ½ hours including lunch. All of our activities are tailored to suit the age group of the students from junior infants right through to sixth class; we’ve many indoor venues so we can en sure a successful day regardless of the elements.

There are two leaders with each class who will ensure that students have an action packed day where they learn new skills and thoroughly enjoy them.  The children need to bring a packed lunch and drinks. Everyone must wear their oldest clothes and shoes (wellies if they have them) and from second to sixth class must bring a complete change of old clothes and footwear. Please also bring an old towel and a plastic bag to take home the bog-jumping clothes.

Bogjumping is very messy—but it is FANTASTIC fun!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How Much Does it Cost?

It is €13 per child, and you just pay for the number of children who come on the day. We accept cash or cheque payments on the day. Please make cheques payable to Causey Farm.

How Do I Book?

Phone us on 046 9434135 to book in.

When do we need to book?

This tour books out quickly for May and June, so get in quick!

What time do we have to be there?

We have two programmes daily—10am to 1.30pm and 1.30 to 5pm. If these times do not suit just let us know when you are booking on 046 9434135 and we can arrange an alternative time.

What if it rains?

We have lots of indoor activities planned for wet weather so the day will be successful regardless of the elements. We have a large indoor picnic area.

Where is the Farm?

The farm is in County Meath, between Kells and Athboy. Most of the bus drivers will have been here before and will know the way. Directions and a location map are available here.

Now the M3 is open, the trip from Dublin is much quicker – we are about 45 minutes from Blanchardstown.

Are there refreshments available for teachers?

Yes we have tea/coffee and homemade scones available for teachers.

Are you Insured?

Yes we are fully insured for all activities.

Do You Have a Shop?

Yes, but it is optional, and at the discretion of the teacher, just let our leaders know when you arrive whether you want the children to know about the shop or not. A suggested amount of pocket money needed is €3 – €5.

How Will We Know We’ll Get Back to School on Time?

That is no problem, just let your leaders know when you arrive what time you need to be back on the bus and our leaders will make sure the class gets to all the activities in the time you have, and will make sure the children have a great time.

To book the primary school tours at the Causey Experience call us on 046 943 4135 or email us at info@causey.ie

Girley
Fordstown
Navan
Co. Meath
Tel : +353 46 9434135
Email : info@causey.ie
Web address : www.causey.ie

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School Tours at Celtic Adventures

Enjoy a range of packages for primary school tours offering something suitable for each age group:

Class ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ & Gnome hunt Adventure ½ day Adventure Full day
Junior Infants √    
Senior Infants √    
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2nd Class   √ √
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6th Class   √ √

Celtic Adventures can also tailor make a package to suit your budget and needs, museum tours, weapon displays and tank rides are available at an extra cost.

‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ tour involves the storybook coming to life and the children re-enacting going on a bear hunt to find the Bear. This is followed by Gnome Hunt where the children go on a treasure hunt around the grounds to find the gnomes hiding places. They also have access to the adventure playground.

The Adventure package includes activities such as: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, space hopper football, orienteering, grass sledging, military boot camp, obstacle course, adventure race, airsoft shooting range, lots of team games and challenges.

For more information, please call 0416863637 / 0858758092

info@celticadventures.ie or visit www.celticadventures.ie

Complimentary tea and Coffee for teachers and SNA’s throughout the day

Land activities

Based at the Irish Military War Museum in Collon.

Activities: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, crazy golf, space hopper football, orienteering, grass sledging, military boot camp, obstacle course, adventure race, airsoft shooting range, lots of team games and challenges and more.

Package Duration  
Half Day Adventure 3  
Half day with museum tour and tank ride 4  
Full Day Adventure Tank ride & adventure race 5  
Full Day Adventure Museum tour and Tank ride 5  
Adventure Race Track only 1.5  
Lunch (chicken curry & rice/ Lasagne & Gratin potato)    

Onsite school activities

Active schools program

Half day team building package

Full day team building package

Activities include: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, space hopper football, military boot camp, lots of team games and challenges.

For prices for these packages please contact Dave directly on 0858752767 as price depends on where the school is located, number of students and times.

Water based activities

Package Duration  
Canoeing on the Boyne (age 12+) 2.5  
Canoeing on the Glyde 1.5  
Canoeing on the Boyne Canal 1.5  

 

School Tours at Celtic Adventures

Celtic Adventures
Adventure Centre
Clogherhead
Co. Louth
Phone: +353 (0)419889852
Email : info@celticadventures.ie
Web : www.celticadventures.ie

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School Tours at Loughcrew Adventure Course Meath

School Tours at Loughcrew Adventure Course Meath offer a fun filled day out for both students and teachers alike!

Loughcrew Adventure Centre is the ideal school tour destination for a day trip. Come for a half day of activities and combine some learning with a trip up to Loughcrew Neolithic Cairns or a Nature Walk in our Gardens.

School Tours at Loughcrew Adventure Course Meath
A school tour from June 2015

No Standing Around

We have plenty of activities here to keep them all busy and we encourage teamwork and cooperation throughout the day. Our ratio is 10 children to 1 instructor so you can be sure they are being well supervised.

School Tours at Loughcrew Adventure Course Meath
A school tour on our climbing wall

Everyone gets a go!

We know that all the kids want to have a go at the favourite activity the zip line so we guarantee that every child will have a chance to zip it!

Teachers

You should know that teachers go free! We even offer teachers a complementary tea/coffee and scone in our relaxing coffee shop while our fully trained and qualified instructors take the children off to have fun and get very muddy. Of course if you want to be involved and do the activities yourself, you are very welcome to do so!

Food

To make things easier for you we can provide a tasty BBQ for all when finished the activities. Gets the bellies full so they will be tired and sleep on the bus home!

Booking

Due to extremely high demand for our school tours in June we have a special offer on early season bookings in May!
Contact us for more information on prices and availability

For more information or booking please call 049 8541356 or email adventure@loughcrew.com

 

School Tours at Loughcrew Adventure Course Meath

Oldcastle
Co. Meath
Tel: 049 8541356
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School Tours at Rathbeggan Lakes Meath

School Tours at Rathbeggan Lakes Meath offer a fun filled day out from preschool to secondary school children.

Preschool/Montessori classes can visit us for only €2.50 per person on weekdays, which means your group can avail of our picnic area, lakeside walks, petting area and playground!

However, if you would like something more, we can offer you our Fun Valley for only €5 pp extra! This area includes Bouncy Castles, a Bouncy Maze & Slides among other games!

Primary Schools are loving our new school tours package which now offers four different options to choose from and with prices starting from €8.50 pp we’ve got everyone covered!.

Teachers love the mix of education in our Heritage Park followed up with fun and exercise on the High Kings Tower or Fun Valley too!

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Secondary School pupils now have lots of options to choose from, combining a little education with a lot of fun!

Download brochure here Secondary School Tours

Tús maith, leath na h-oibre!  Get your First Years & TY Students off to a great start doing a fantastic Team Building session with us!
Team exercises are exciting and fun!  We provide participants with the opportunity to understand and recognise how the dynamics of working as a team can positively affect them in their daily school life.

We are offering 10% discount to all group bookings visiting us in April 2016! So don’t delay, get your booking in today! Click here for full details 2015-2016 First Year & TY Team Building Package!

Rathbeggan Lakes
Dunshaughlin
Co. Meath
Tel : 01 824 0197
Email : info@rathbegganlakes.com
Web : www.rathbegganlakes.com

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School Tours at Tayto Park Meath

Primary School Tours

School Tours are back at Tayto Park from May 25th – June 30th 2022! 

If you are looking for an enjoyable, exciting, educational and thrilling school tour.. look no further! We’ve got the perfect destination for your next school trip.

For just €16 per student, our fun-filled adventure and learning package covers: 

  • 45-minute guided zoo tour – with over 250 amazing animals
  • Full day access to Tayto Park
  • Enjoy unlimited access to all our attractions with student free-time after your tour
  • One free teacher with every 10 students
  • Free tea/coffee for teachers
  • Activity sheets for all students provided
  • Access to our World of Raptors Display & Lemur Woods* (Seasonal)
  • Indoor and outdoor picnic and dining areas
  • Free on-site coach parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gift Shop
  • Hot lunch available for €5 per student

*Book lunch for your class and get a free meal for your teacher (Choice of Tenders or Sausages and Chips, with a Fruit Juice)

Download our Primary School Brochure HERE

To book email us or call 01 8351999 opt 4

 

*Teachers go free at a ratio of one teacher free per 10 paying pupils

For Secondary Schools and Third Level click here

Tayto Park
Kilbrew
Ashbourne
Co. Meath
CALL: +353 (0)1 835 1999
EMAIL: info@taytopark.ie
Web : http://www.taytopark.ie