Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Galway

Find 8 indoor places to take kids on a rainy day in Galway, 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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The Planet Galway

Family Entertainment
Galway City

The Planet Entertainment Centre is in Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road.

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Monkey Business Galway

Indoor Play & Climbing
Galway City

Monkey Business is an indoor play centre on the Western Distributor Road, Galway.

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Eye Cinema Galway

Family Entertainment
Galway City

A cinema in Galway city showing current releases and offering private hire for groups and schools.

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VR World Galway

Family Entertainment
Tuam

A virtual reality venue at Liosban with group VR games and a party room, with free parking at the front.

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Galway City Karting

Family Entertainment
Tuam

An indoor karting track on the Tuam Road that also runs stag, hen and corporate sessions.

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Loughwell Farm Park

Nature & Animals
All ages

Loughwell Farm Park sits in the Moycullen countryside about 15 minutes from Galway city, between Moycullen and Spiddal, and leans more towards a full play centre than a traditional petting farm. Its 12,000-square-foot indoor Playbarn...

Saturday, Sunday · Open Saturdays & Sundays, approximately 11am-6pm; pre-booking online recommended. · €14

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Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park

Nature & Animals
All ages

Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park has been run by the Corcoran family near Loughrea, County Galway since 1993, and is built to work in any weather thanks to a mix of large indoor and outdoor play facilities. Indoors, Inflatable City is an...

Saturday, Sunday · Open weekends year-round, typically 10am-6pm, with extended weekday opening during summer school holidays (July-August) and select bank holidays/mid-terms. Closed most weekdays outside peak season - check the site's month-by-month calendar. Online booking is essential. · €14

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Galway Atlantaquaria - National Aquarium of Ireland

Nature & Animals
Galway City · All ages

Overlooking Galway Bay in Salthill, this is Ireland's largest aquarium dedicated to native Irish species, drawing on more than 25 years of experience introducing families to life in Irish rivers, lakes and seas. Two floors of tanks lead...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Open seven days a week, 10am-6pm, with last admission one hour before closing. No re-admission once you leave. · €10

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Common questions

How many rainy day activities for kids are there in Galway?

Kids Patch lists 8 rainy day activities for kids in Galway. 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 Galway?

The categories with the most listings are Family Entertainment (4), Nature & Animals (3), Indoor Play & Climbing (1).

What age range do rainy day activities for kids in Galway cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth upwards. 3 of the 8 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 Galway cost?

3 of the 8 listings publish a price, ranging from €10 to €14. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.