Tom Crean Brewery Kenmare
Toy Soldier Factory Visitor Centre Kilnamartyra, Caherdaha, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 FN79
The Lagoon Activity Centre Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, P85 RH24
Killowen Rd, Kenmare V93 Y6KX, Co. Kerry
Overlooking the scenic lagoon in Rosscarbery, The Lagoon Activity Centre offers family‑friendly water adventures suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy pedal boats, kayaking, stand‑up paddle boarding and a well‑equipped lagoon waterpark, with water depths between just 2 and 4 feet – ideal for beginners and younger participants. The sheltered setting makes it a fun and accessible place to spend time on the water, whether you’re seeking gentle activity or lively play. With free parking, friendly staff and great nearby beaches and village eateries, it’s an easy and enjoyable stop along the West Cork coast open May to September, see website for details.
Tom Crean Brewery in Kenmare offers a distinctive visitor experience that blends the legacy of the famed Irish Antarctic explorer Tom Crean, told first-hand by his granddaughter Aileen. Guests explore the brewery’s energy‑efficient processes, learn how the team brews beer “that doesn’t cost the earth,” and hear stories from the Crean family’s South Georgia Centenary Expedition. The tour concludes with a tasting of four house beers, each crafted in the spirit of adventure that defined Crean’s life, creating an engaging mix of history, storytelling and flavour.
The Toy Soldier Factory & Visitor Centre in Kilnamartyra, Macroom is Ireland and Europe’s only working toy‑soldier factory, offering free admission and the rare chance to watch tin soldiers being cast using traditional 17th‑century methods. Visitors can observe craftsmen making moulds, see painters at work, and join “We Make” and “You Paint It” workshops where figures are cast before your eyes and then painted on site. The factory produces themed chess sets, fantasy figures, fairies, seasonal ornaments, Irish heroes and licensed Lord of the Rings miniatures, all hand‑painted, making it an educational and creative family‑friendly experience.
T +353 877462720 E info@lagoonactivitycentre.ie lagoonactivitycentre.ie
T +353 860422307 E creanfamilyale@gmail.com tomcreanbrewerykenmare.ie
T +353 2640222 E info@toysoldierfactory.ie www.toysoldierfactory.ie
West Cork Farm Tours Rosscarbery, West Cork
West Cork Model Railway Village Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 HR26
West Cork Ocean Tours Reen Pier near Union hall
On a West Cork Farm Tour, you’ll gain a unique insight into Irish farming practices and communities, connecting with the people who help produce the food West Cork is renowned for. West Cork Farm Tours invites visitors to explore real working family farms, where passionate farmers uphold generations-old traditions alongside innovative methods. Guests receive a first- hand experience of modern dairy, beef, and pork farming while discovering how time- honoured customs and fresh ideas together shape 21st-century agriculture in this region. Discover the authentic spirit of West Cork through its farms, traditions and food.
Stepping into our Model Village is like arriving in 1940s West Cork, with a fully scaled, hand‑crafted recreation of the historic West Cork Railway Line and the towns it once served. Miniature trains run through detailed landscapes, while visitors can also explore remote‑control boats, indoor and outdoor play areas, and our newest mini diggers. A trip on the iconic Road Train offers an enjoyable spin through Clonakilty, and the café and craft shop provide a relaxing break during your visit. Designed for families and enthusiasts alike, it’s a fun, nostalgic and uniquely West Cork experience.
Departing from Reen Pier, West Cork Ocean Tours offers an immersive journey along one of Ireland’s most beautiful stretches of Atlantic coastline. Guided by experienced skipper Rory Jackson, each voyage explores dramatic coastal scenery with opportunities to encounter dolphins, whales, seals and abundant marine life. Guests travel aboard a modern, eco‑friendly vessel designed for safety, comfort and minimal environmental impact, ensuring an enjoyable and responsible wildlife experience. Ideal for families, nature lovers and coastal explorers, these tours showcase the rich marine biodiversity and wild beauty that define West Cork’s Atlantic waters.
T +353 868434661 E info@westcorkfarmtours.com www.westcorkfarmtours.com
T +353 238833224 E info@modelvillage.ie www.modelvillage.ie
T +353 834066021 E rory@westcorkoceantours.ie www.westcorkoceantours.ie
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