Located in Briarhill, directly across from the Clayton Hotel, Hip Kidz run Summer Activiity Camps for 5 - 13 year olds. Available 6 days a week, from 8.30am until 6pm.
Activities include Gaelic games, football, Wii Interactive room, 
basketball, interactive bikes, climbing wall, athletics, arts & crafts, excursions, parachute games, dodgeball, cyperball to name but just a few. Contact reception on 091 721900 for full details.
City Limits
An emporium of indoor fun for all the family, located in Oranmore, only 2 km/5 mins drive, from the hotel.
City Bowl - Bowling
Eighteen lanes, six of which are fully licensed with computerised scoring capabilities and automated bumpers for beginners. Bring a bunch of friends or family and experience a feast of lights, music and bowling challenges.
Bonkers
This is a paradise of fun for ages 0 - 10 years. A soft play area for toddlers include cushioned rockers, soft building blocks, a baby ball pool, treasure hunt, shape games and bendy mirrors.
For older, more adventurous kids, there is a large ball pool with crawl tube, slides, a dizzy disk and a large inflatable obstacle course.
Kids will be kept entertained for hours as Mum and Dad sit back and relax in the coffee dock.
For more information contact City Limits directly on 091 338100 or visit www.citylimits.ie
Atlantaquaria
Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s National Aquarium, is the “jewel in the crown of visitor attractions in the West of Ireland” and is home to 170 species of fresh water and marine life. Situated on the famous Salthill Promenade, it has evolved to become one of the finest visitor attractions in Ireland.
Email: atlantaquaria@eircom.net
www.nationalaquarium.ie
091 585100
Aran Islands and Island Ferries
Located in the heart of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands offer visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has long since disappeared from most of the county. The Islands’ raw beauty and charm leaves visitors longing to return again and again.
Email: islandferries@eircom.net
091 568903
Aran Islands and Aer Arann
Aer Arann was established in the 1970's to provide an island-hopping air service from Galway to the Aran Islands off the West coast of Ireland. The airline currently operates over 600 flights per week across 35 routes in Ireland, the UK and France.
Email: info@aerarann.com
091 593034
Dartfield Horse Museum
A unique attraction of history, heritage and horses. Ireland’s horse museum and park is truly a wonderful interpretation of the horse, emphasising the relationship between the Irish and their horses. Lots of interesting displays; a gallery, forge, saddlery, library and lots more.
Email: info@dartfieldhorsemuseum.com
www.dartfieldhorsemuseum.com
091 843968
O’Neachtain Day Tours
On board O'Neachtain coaches, travellers will experience the ultimate in luxury and safety with a service to match. You can now travel around the West in comfort and style. Their drivers and guides will ensure that you have an enjoyable time while you explore Connemara, The Cliffs of Moher, Galway City and The Aran Islands.
Email: info@ontours.biz
www.ontours.biz
091 553188
Royal Tara Visitor Centre
Crafted in a fine old mansion, Royal Tara China is the country's leading manufacturer of fine bone china giftware, tableware and exclusive handpainted pieces. Tara Hall, the home of Royal Tara china, is a beautiful Queen Anne - Georgian style mansion and was formerly the seat of the Joyces' - one of the ancient tribes that founded Galway City. Free Guided Factory Tours are available hourly where visitors can witness, at first hand, the creation of timeless heirlooms at the fingertips of master craftspeople. Each piece of Royal Tara is handled over thirty times through ten different stages of production in order to become a much loved piece of Royal Tara fine bone china.
Email: cust.service@royal-tara.com
www.royal-tara.com
091 705602
Turoe Pet Farm offers a unique facility for family, group and individual outings. It offers many opportunities for people to enjoy a fun-filled day out. No matter what the weather conditions are, there is always something to do! One can take a leisurely walk around the 14acre park and enjoy the beautiful tranquil setting, fresh country air and the delightful
sound of birdsong or go indoors to experience the excitement of children of all ages bouncing their way around the "Inflatable city" - one of Europe's largest bouncing castles.
Email: turoefarm@esatclear.ie
www.turoepetfarm.com
091 841580
Corrib Princess
The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway City, along the famous Steamers Line, which is the lake's traditional trade route. The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto the lake providing visitors with unsurpassed views of the historic monuments and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular
waterway in Ireland. The Corrib Princess takes you past castles and various sites of both historical interest and natural beauty. There is an abundance of wild life and the Corrib has a peace and tranquillity all of its own.
info@corribprincess.ie
091 592447
Killary Cruises
Killary Harbour is recognised as Ireland’s only Fjord, is a nine mile long inlet which boasts some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland. Because of its' sheltered nature it has the calmest of waters. Once on board, guides will introduce the history of the area and the fjordal landscape which is unique to this part of Ireland. Seals, otters, wild goats and many species of seabirds can be observed in their natural habitat. Of particular interest are a local school of dolphins which can often be seen from the boat, providing a lively display of diving and dancing. You will also be able to observe the workings of a mussel farm and a salmon farm. The sea bus will stop at the salmon farm to give passengers the opportunity to watch the fish being fed.
info@killarycruises.com
1800 415151
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing is one of Ireland’s leading windsurfing schools, located just outside Galway City on the main scenic route to Connemara. Rusheen Bay provides an ideal, safe, learning environment for beginners and a great flat-water venue for freestyle and blasting as you progress. They use the new Irish Sailing Association ‘Go! Windsurfing’
teaching syllabus and the most up to date equipment to accelerate the learning process and promise that even complete beginners can expect to be windsurfing in less than 60 minutes!
cathal@rusheenbay.com
087 2605 702
Horseriding
Galway has an abundance of horseriding options. Plese find below a list of AIRE approved Riding Establishments which are easily accessible to the Clayton Hotel in Galway:
Galway Equestrian Centre, Peakroe Farm, Peakroe, Athenry, Co.Galway
E-mail: galwayequestrian@eircom.net
Tel: 086 1713601
Web: www.galwayhorse.com
Loughrea Equestrian Centre, Killeenadeena, Loughrea, Co. Galway
E-mail: info@horsetrailsireland.com
Telephone: +353 91 847077
Mobile Phone Number: +353 87 1206664
Flowerhill Equestrian, Holiday Farm, Killimor, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway
Tel: 090 9676112
Claregalway Equestrian Centre, Rockwood, Claregalway
Tel: 091 798289
Clonboo Riding School, Ard na Choille, Corrandulla, Co.Galway
Tel: 091 791362
Rockmount Riding Centre, Claregalway, Co.Galway
Tel: 091 798147
Dartfield Horse Park & Museum, Kilreekil, Loughrea, Co.Galway
Tel: 091 843968
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