Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Dublin
Find 22 indoor places to take kids on a rainy day in Dublin, from soft play and indoor climbing to museums, aquariums, bowling and cinemas. Each one is an indoor play centre, family entertainment venue, museum or indoor attraction; none has told us it is outdoors only. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Kidspace Rathfarnham
Kidspace Rathfarnham is an indoor play centre in the heart of Rathfarnham village for children aged 0 to 8. There are two separate play areas: a padded baby and toddler zone for under-3s with a ball pit, two-lane slide, interactive...
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The National Wax Museum Plus
The National Wax Museum Plus is on Westmoreland Street in Dublin city centre, with wax figures and interactive exhibits. It welcomes school groups, families and birthday groups, and runs an autism hour every Sunday from 10am to 11am.
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The Rink Roller Disco
The Rink is a roller disco in Finches Industrial Park on the Long Mile Road, Dublin 12, for birthday parties, group outings and general skating sessions, which are booked online. It also hires out a dance and fitness studio.
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Zero Latency VR Sandyford
Zero Latency in Sandyford is a free-roam virtual reality venue, with a second site in Swords. All experiences need advance booking.
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Kidspace Rathcoole
Kidspace Rathcoole is an indoor play centre in Greenogue Business Park with themed party rooms, including Lego and Pamper Parlour rooms, and private-hire laser quest.
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Funky Monkeys Clarehall
Funky Monkeys Clarehall is a soft play centre in Clarehall Shopping Centre on the Malahide Road, Dublin 17, hosting children's birthday parties.
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Go Kids Go! Play and Party Centre
Go Kids Go! is an indoor play and party centre in Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15, with themed party rooms (Princess, Superheroes, Minions and Glitter) and laser parties.
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Fun Galaxy Swords
Fun Galaxy is a family-run indoor play centre in Swords, north County Dublin, offering soft play and children's birthday parties.
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Spraoi Children's Funworld
Spraoi Children's Funworld is an indoor play centre on the Long Mile Road in Walkinstown, Dublin 12, with themed party rooms (Minions, Princess, Superheroes, Mickey Mouse Club and a Pamper room) and laser tag.
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Bounce n Beyond
Bounce n Beyond in Ballyboughal, north County Dublin, is an indoor trampoline and ninja park for ages 5 to 17, with trampolines, a foam pit, giant airbag, rock wall, gymnastics floor and ninja challenges. It also has a soft play area...
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Gravity Climbing Centre
Gravity Climbing Centre is a bouldering and climbing centre at Goldenbridge Industrial Estate in Inchicore, Dublin 8, suitable for adults and for children over 7. Families can book an induction session for adults climbing with children...
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Jump Zone Sandyford
Jump Zone Sandyford is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Sandyford. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just for...
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Jump Zone Liffey Valley
Jump Zone Liffey Valley is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Liffey Valley. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just...
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Awesome Walls Dublin
An indoor climbing centre in a Finglas business park offering sessions for new and experienced climbers, pre-booked group climbing and birthday parties.
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Leisureplex Charlestown
A bowling and leisure centre inside Charlestown Shopping Centre with pool and arcade games, and a children's play area called Zoo Playland listed for this branch.
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Leisureplex Coolock
A bowling and leisure centre on the Malahide Road in Coolock with pool and arcade games, and a children's play area called Zoo Playland listed for this branch.
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Leisureplex Blanchardstown
A leisure venue inside Blanchardstown Shopping Centre with bowling, pool, an arcade and a children's play area called Zoo Playland. The Q-Zar laser game is listed among the chain's attractions.
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Jump Zone Santry
An inflatable adventure park in an industrial estate in Santry with around 13 attractions including slides, obstacle courses and a dodgeball court. There is a separate toddler zone for ages one to four, and open jump, SEN sessions and...
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Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle has stood at the centre of Irish history since the thirteenth century, built on the site of a Viking settlement and serving for roughly 700 years as the seat of English and British administration in Ireland. Today it's...
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Dublinia
Located beside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin's historic centre, Dublinia is a hands-on Viking and medieval history museum aimed squarely at families. Kids explore recreated Viking-age streets and a medieval fair, try on replica...
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Housed in the historic CHQ vaults on Dublin's Custom House Quay, EPIC tells the story of Irish emigration through 20 fully digital, interactive galleries rather than traditional glass-case exhibits. Kids engage directly with...
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Malahide Castle & Gardens
Malahide Castle & Gardens sits on 260 acres of parkland just outside Malahide village, around 25 minutes from Dublin city centre and 10 minutes from the airport. At its heart is an 800-year-old castle, home to the Talbot family for...
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Common questions
How many rainy day activities for kids are there in Dublin?
Kids Patch lists 22 rainy day activities for kids in Dublin. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of rainy day activities for kids are there in Dublin?
The categories with the most listings are Indoor Play & Climbing (12), Family Entertainment (5), Museums & Heritage (5).
What age range do rainy day activities for kids in Dublin cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 8 of the 22 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do rainy day activities for kids in Dublin cost?
4 of the 22 listings publish a price, ranging from €9 to €11.50. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Do parents need to stay during rainy day activities for kids in Dublin?
It varies by provider: of the 22 listings, 3 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.