Luas Fun Summer Activity Guide - Nautical
The final
theme of the 2012 Luas Fun Summer Activity Guide is Nautical. We are sure that all eyes in Dublin will be
on the Tall Ships at the end of August, so we put together some water related
activities for the kids to enjoy. Yet
again, Luas brings you to the heart of the action!
You can download the Nautical activity guide and activity sheets to keep the kids entertained here:
- Nautical Guide
- Missing Object Activity Sheet - click here to download
- Memory Test Activity Sheet - click here to download
- Draw and Colour Activity Sheet - click here to download
PIRATES VILLAGE, PLAY ZONE, DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE
What: Pirates Village is a pop-up play-zone created to offer a fun,
memorable experience for groups of children, from toddlers up to early teens (1 - 10). The themed, custom made inflatable games offer a range of fun activities
to keep children amused and physically active for an hour long session.
When: 10:00 – 20:00 daily, 16 June – 2 Sept
Cost: €5
Getting there:
- Luas Green Line – Balally + 5 min walk
- Luas Red Line – Jervis + 15 min walk to Green Line, St. Stephen’s Green
Contact: 01 2121950
www.piratesvillage.ie
TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL, GEORGES DOCK
What: Dublin is the final host port for the 2012
Tall Ships Race and has a spectacular 4 day festival lined up. With music,
street performances, exhibitions, workshops and talks galore, there is
something to suit everyone.
When: 23-26 August
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line – Georges Dock
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 20 min walk
Contact: 01 222
5243
www.dublintallships.ie
BOAT MAKING, WATERWAYS IRELAND MUSEUM, GRAND CANAL QUAY
What: Model Boat making with the Irish
Model Boat Club, suitable for children aged 5-10 years. 5-7 year olds from 11:00, 8-10 year olds from
12:00. Places are limited so booking is advised. Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
When: 25/26 August
Cost: €3
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line – Mayor Square + 12 min walk
- Luas Green Line – St Stephen’s Green + 25 min walk
Contact: 01 6777510
www.waterwaysirelandvisitorcentre.org
ASGARD EXHIBITION, COLLINS BARRACKS, BENBURB STREET
What: The yacht
Asgard is one of the most iconic items of recent Irish history. From her
building in 1905 to her pivotal role in the 1914 Howth gun-running and her
later use as a sail-training vessel by the Irish navy, the yacht has had many
incarnations. From 2007
to 2012, a major programme of conservation of Asgard was undertaken at Collins
Barracks.
When: Tues – Sat: 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 14:00 – 17:00, Closed Mon.
Cost: Free
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line – Museum
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 15 min walk to Luas Red Line Jervis
Contact: 01 6777444
www.museum.ie
JEANIE JOHNSON, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY
What: Jeanie Johnston is docked at Custom House Quay in Dublin’s
city centre and is an accurate replica of the original ship which sailed
between Tralee and North America between 1847 and 1855. Guided tours are conducted
daily. The tour enables visitors to see what it
was like on board a wooden tall ship during the Famine era.
When: All year, Tours at: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00
Cost: €20 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
Getting there:
- Luas Red Line – Georges Dock + 5 min walk
- Luas Green Line – St. Stephen’s Green + 20 min walk
Contact: 01 4730111
www.jeaniejohnston.ie
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