Local Attractions - Activities - Fun Things To Do......

The Quality Hotel in East Cork, allows easy access to many superb attractions in the Cork & Waterford region during your family holiday or that well deserved weekend away.

Youghal & surrounds has lots of fantastic beaches & the hotel is located directly on beautiful Redbarn Beach (Blue Flag Award 2010)

-Redbarn Beach Youghal (Direct By Hotel)

A beautiful Blue Flag Beach, ideal for families. Activities take place on the beach in the Summer Season - Kayaking / Archery & raft building to name a few. These are booked through our Club Vitae Leisure Centre.

-Clay Castle Beach Youghal (10-15 Minutes Walk From Hotel)

- Garryvoe (20 mins drive - South of Castlemartyr)

For all beaches in the area check out http://www.cork-guide.ie/cork-beaches.html

- Fota Wildlife Park, Fota Island (30 mins drive) http://www.fotawildlife.ie

With over 70 acres of open countryside, full with animals from 5 continents including Giraffes & Cheetahs ~ the Cheetah Feeding run is a must to see. They hold many events throughout the year. Discount Family Tickets are available for our Hotel & Selfcatering guests.

Great Halloween Activities at Fota for the Halloween Midterm Break.

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- Perks Indoor Entertainment Centre, Youghal (5 mins drive) http://www.perksfunfair.com/fun-rides-games/ (bowling etc.)

Entertaining children in East Cork for many years. This state of the art facility includes Bowling, Lazer Zone, soft play kids activity centre......great selection of traditional kids rides from Bumperboats to a beautiful Carousel. Discount Vouchers available to all Hotel & Selfcatering guests.

- Leahy's Open Farm, Midleton (40 mins drive) www.leahysopenfarm.ie

One of East Corks finest Open Farms - open from Easter to September with a spectacular Santa Event in December. Meet Llamas, miniture ponies, pigs, an array of farm anaimals & even snakes !!

An outdoor play area, sand pit, go-karts, kiddies maze and much more. Worth a visit while staying at The Quality Hotel.

-Ardmore Adventures (15 minite drive) - located in the picturesque village of Ardmore - this renowned adventure centre offers Kayaking, Snorkeling, Absailing, Rock Climbing & much more.... www.ardmoreadventures.ie

- Youghal Greyhound Track - FREE ENTRY ON FRIDAYS !! www.igb.ie/stadia/youghal/

- Waterford & Suir Valley Railway (steam train) (1 hour drive) http://www.wsvrailway.ie/thespookyexpress.shtml

Located just outside the village of Kilmeaden, a restored mark 2 railway carriage serves as the ticket office and shop.On selected dates throughout the summer they run special events for children.

- Go Safari, Carrigtwohill (30 mins drive) www.gosafari.ie

- Monkey Maze, Glanmire (40 mins drive) www.monkeymaze.ie

- The Mardyke, Cork City (45 mins drive) www.mardyke.com

ATTRACTIONS

- Jameson Experience, Old Midleton (Whiskey) Distillery (20 mins drive) Email: bookings@omd.ie

- Barryscourt Castle, Carrigtwohill (30 mins drive)

- Cobh Heritage Centre & Queenstown Story (40 mins drive) http://www.cobhheritage.com/index2.html

- Cobh Port - See The Largest, Most Luxurious Cruise Ships In The World (40 mins drive) www.portofcork.ie

- Blackrock Observatory, Blackrock Castle (50 mins drive) www.bco.ie

- Blarney Castle (50 mins drive) www.blarneycastle.ie

- Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork City (50 mins drive) www.lifetimelab.ie

- Cork City Gaol (55 mins drive) www.corkcitygaol.com

- Cork Vision Centre, Cork City (55 mins drive) www.corkvisioncentre.com

- Dungarvan Castle, Waterford (45 mins drive)

CINEMAS (please note that we show DVD's in the hotel every weekend & during school holidays)

- Gate Cinema, (opposite Tesco) Midleton (20 mins drive) www.corkcinemas.com

HERITAGE, MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES

- Youghal Heritage Town Centre (5 mins drive) www.youghal.ie

- Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens,, Fota Island (30 mins drive)

- Titanic Trail Walking Tour (35 mins drive) Email: info@titanic-trail.com

- Cobh Museum, (35 mins drive) www.cobhmuseum.com

- Cork Butter Museum, Shandon, Cork City (45 mins drive) www.corkbutter.museum

- Cork Public Museum, (near super playground) Fitgerald's Park, Cork City (50 mins drive)

- St. Annes Shandon, Cork City (45 mins drive)www.shandonbells.org

THEATRES

- Cork Opera House (45 mins drive) www.corkoperahouse.ie

- Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork City (45 mins drive) www.everymanpalace.com

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

- Aquatrek, Youghal (5 mins drive) www.aquatrek.ie

- Bridgefield Quads, Castlemarty(20 mins drive) www.quadbikesafari.ie

- Kartworld Adventure Centre, Watergrasshill (40 mins drive) www.kartworld.ie

- SailCork, Cobh (35 mins drive) www.sailcork.com

- Coppercoast Geo Park, Dungarvan, Waterford (45 mins drive) www.coppercoastgeopark.com

- Golf Courses Nearby: Youghal; West Waterford; Waterrock Midleton; Fota Golf Course; Castlemartyr Golf Links; East Cork Golf Club; Cork Golf Club; Harbour Point; Cobh Golf Club.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

- www.youghal.ie

- www.eastcorktourism.com

- www.cobhcalls.com

- www.discoveringcork.ie

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