Name: Glenroe Farm
Rating: 5.0

Glenroe Farm

Glenroe Farm, Ballygannon, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Glenroe Farm, located in the picturesque village of Kilcoole on the North Wicklow coastline, offers a fun-filled family day out with a wide variety of farm animals, pets, and fowl. Visitors can meet horses, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, sika deer, alpacas, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, chinchillas, ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, and peafowl. Activities include a large outdoor playground, an indoor undercover playground with obstacle courses and sandpit, a nature walk with a magical fairy garden, and Ireland’s only seasonal Maize Maze from late July to October featuring the “Pig Out!” adventure.

The farm also features Dinny’s Cottage, a 400-year-old thatched building featured in RTE’s Glenroe, and a coffee shop serving homebaked treats. Entry prices are €9 for adults, €9 for children aged 3–16, free for children under 3, and €32 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children).

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Greystones , County Wicklow then you can visit Glenroe Farm. Glenroe Farm is one of the places in Greystones County Wicklow for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animals
- Farm Animals: Glenroe Farm offers close and easy access to a wide variety of friendly farm animals, making it an educational and fun day out for all the family. Animals include horses, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, sika deer, and alpacas.
- Pets’ Corner: Meet small furry friends such as rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, and chinchillas.
- Farm Fowl: Various breeds of ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, peafowl, and aviary birds can be observed up close.
Activities
- Outdoor Playground: A large, well-equipped outdoor playground with views of the Sugarloaf.
- Undercover Playground: An indoor playground featuring a sandpit, obstacle course, and games for less perfect weather days.
- Nature Walk with Fairy Garden: Enjoy a peaceful walk from the open farm to the Wicklow coastline. Relax in the sensory garden and explore the magical fairy garden.
- Maize Maze: Ireland’s first Maize Maze offers a seasonal adventure from late July to the end of October. Complete the mission to find 10 escaped pigs in “Pig Out!”
- Dinny’s Cottage: A 400-year-old thatched cottage provides insight into local heritage and is recognisable as Dinny’s home from RTE’s Glenroe.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Prices

Child (under 3 years): FREE
Child (aged 3 to 16 years): €9
Adult: €9
Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children): €32
Additional Adult/Child: €8
Senior Citizen: €8

Pricing URL: https://glenroefarm.ie/plan-your-day/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties: Celebrate a unique and fun birthday party on the farm. Parties last for 2 hours and include a guided farm tour of approximately 1 hour, followed by playtime and time for food. Price per child is €12. A minimum of 10 children is required for a party booking. One adult is free for every 3 children, and additional adults are charged at a reduced rate of €6 each. Parties are self-catered.
- Farm admission
- Guided farm tour (~1 hour)
- Playtime in the outdoor or undercover playground
- Seating in the indoor picnic room for party food
- Guests Provide:
  - All food and drink
  - Party essentials such as plates, glasses, tablecloths, napkins, etc.
  - Optional party bags (available for €4 each, pre-ordered in the gift shop)
- Important Information:
  - Reservations are required, with a €50 deposit to secure the booking. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a deposit refund.
  - The farm tour lasts ~1 hour, followed by 30 minutes of playtime and 30 minutes for food.
- To See More: Visit: https://glenroefarm.ie/birthday-party/

March, April and May: Sat and Sun 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
June: Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm & Sat and Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
July and August: Mon to Fri 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sat and Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
September and October: Sat and Sun 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Last admissions 1 hour before closing time.

Address: Glenroe Farm, Ballygannon, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Post Code: A63 TD54

Council: Greystones

County: County Wicklow