Location: Various Pick Up Locations in Malahide

Contact No: Michael on 086 3858753

Facebook: Toots: The Malahide Road Train

Malahide Kids Tip: Weekends Only until Mid October 2015

Award wining road train connecting Malahide with its beautiful picturesque village and coast, to Malahide Castle and gardens and more. Take a fun trip on Toots the train and see all the beauty spots of Malahide that all ages from 0 -100 will enjoy! The park, the playgrounds, the castle, the village, the marina, the family-friendly restaurants and oh yes the beach and coastal walks! Every 30 mins at Malahide dart station, Malahide castle grounds or sea front car park daily, rain or shine. Family of 4 - €12. You can also save on combined toots and castle tickets. Enjoy discount in participating shops and restaurants. Toots loves having you on board whether you are visiting or living in Malahide! Ensure you check out Toot's facebook page for up-to-date services in the winter and spring months.

Contact: Andrew on 087 3299936 Email: info@owls.ie

Location: Different parks, beaches and wildlife areas around Dublin

Website: www.www.owls.ie

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/OWLS-Nature-Club

OWLS (OWLS: Outdoor, Wildlife, Learning and Survival) family events are based around having fun, adventure and getting back to nature. A series of outdoor events and workshops run once a fortnight during the weekend at various parks and natural areas around Dublin. Check out events calendar on website - link above. OWLS events are aimed at families with young children offering experiences that get them in tune with the natural world. OWLS also run school holiday camps and kids survival parties.

Location: Butlers Chocolates, Clonshaugh Business Park, Dublin 17, Ireland

Day/Time: Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm.

Contact No: +353 1 6710599

Website: Butlers Chocolate Experience

MK Tip: Treat and indulge yourself with a tasty treat at the on-site Butlers Chocolate Cafe before or after the tour. Butlers Chocolate Parties also available. Visit our Party Ideas page.

This is what we call a perfect family and friends day out! What better way to spend a morning or afternoon at Butler's Ultimate Chocolate Experience! Watch the chocolate movie, tour around the chocolate museum, follow the chocolate timelline and enjoy the aroma of Butlers Chocolate Factory viewing it from the panoramic chocolate gallery and finish off the tour by decorating your own chocolate novelty to bring home. Pre-booking essential, save 5% when you book on-line. Children under 3 go free. Book on-line by clicking, click here Butlers Chocolate Tour On-Line Booking.

Location: Malahide Castle Grounds (near Cricket pitches)

Day/Time: Daily 9am - 7pm

Contact No: 01 8450914

Website: Malahide Castle Golf & Tennis

This is a great place to go for the whole family whether you live locally or visiting. If golf or tennis are your ball or you just want to give it a go and have some fun, the grounds of the Castle have five tennis courts, an 18-hole pitch-and-putt course and a nine-hole par-3 golf course. And not to worry if you haven't brought your gear - all equipment and balls can be hired for both sports. Malahide Castle Golf and Tennis is only a 5 minute walk from the Dart station and welcomes all ages and beginners. Afterwards (or before) why not quench your thirst with hot and cold refreshments in the Tee Room overlooking the golf course. They also serve sandwiches, paninis, fresh scones and pastries at very reasonable prices. There's even a big playroom for babies and toddlers with lots of fun toys and interactive games to keep them amused while you have your cuppa.

Location: Newbridge House & Farm, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co Dublin

Day/Time: Open daily, 9.00 - 5.00pm (February-March, closes at 6pm)

Contact No: +353 1 8436534

Website: Newbridge House & Farm Website

Newbridge House & Farm is certainly worth a visit during any time of the year. An elegant Georgian house with an 18th century working farm, an adventure children's playground, woodland walks, a deer park and homemade treats in the tea room. The working farm has a great variety of animals including Shetland and Connemara ponies, piglets, goats, chicks, sheep, horses and many more animals in their natural habitat which the kids will love with lots of free space to run around. The playground is bright, modern, colourful and safe and has lot of activities for all kids and there are plenty of lovely picnic areas in the woodland.

Location: Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide

Day/Time: Open daily, 9.30 - 5.30pm (Last guided castle tour @ 4.30pm)

Contact No: +353 1 8169538

Website: Malahide Castle and Gardens

MK Tip: Only 10 minute walk from Malahide Dart Station. Bring a picnic.

With its interactive visitors' centre, is one of Ireland's premier tourist attractions. It was originally home to the Talbot family, who lived there for over 800 years (and so there could well be some ghostly residents remaining!).Tour the walled gardens, explore research material in the Discovery Room, visit the gardens interactive exhibition, take part in activities and events in the Project Room,

It's set on 20 acres so there's ample space for the kids to run around, kick a ball, fly a kite, enjoy a pleasant walk, cycle, roller skate, enjoy a picnic... the list is endless. The fantastic nearby children's playground in the Castle grounds is split into sections for toddlers and older children and includes swings, climbing frames, sandplay area, cableway, zip wire, monkey climber and lots more! There are also picnic tables and toilet facilities nearby.

Avoca Food Market and Cafe is in the Castle courtyard and you can sit in or take away a tasty delight to have as a picnic but make sure the peacocks don't take a nibble first! The Avoca retail range is also here including throws and blankets from the Avoca mills, fashion, homewares, gifts, beauty and well-being.

Facilities in the castle grounds include car parking, gift shop and visitor centre, Malahide Castle Golf and Tennis, Avoca, bike hire with Irish Centre for Cycling (in Visitors Centre and at main entrance to castle grounds).

Malahide Castle & Gardens hosts lots of family fun events and activities throughout the year but don't worry we have them covered on MalahideKids.ie!