Playdays

Family days out in Co. Mayo

Playdays lists 132 family days out in Co. Mayo, including 60 playgrounds and play centres, 51 beaches and waterside spots and 12 parks and woodland walks. 121 of them are free to visit, and each one links to its own page with directions. If the weather turns, there are 5 indoor or part-indoor options listed at the end.

Playground & play centre

60 places

An Sruthan, Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Ballintubber N. S., Ballintubber

OutdoorFree

Bangor Erris N. S., Bangor Erris

OutdoorFree

Beech Club Leisure Centre & Spa

Indoor & outdoorPaid entry

Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Meeting Rooms Hire, Horseriding, mountain and…

Blacklaboy Village, Ballyhaunis

OutdoorFree

Bog Gate Field, Westport

OutdoorFree

Brabazon Park, Swinford

OutdoorFree

Carrowteigue N. S., Carrowteigue

OutdoorFree

Church Car park, Foxford

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Adventure Trail

Churchview, Ballinrobe

OutdoorFree

Civic Centre, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court Youth Shelter Outdoor Gym

Cluain Na Ri [Neighbourhood Park ], Ballina

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court Soccer Pitch Youth Shelter

Cois Abhann, Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Cois Abhann, Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Community Centre, Ballindine

OutdoorFree

Community Centre, Bofeenaun

OutdoorFree

Community Centre, Killeen

OutdoorFree

Community Centre, Kilmaine

OutdoorFree

Community Grounds [ Across the road from community Centre ] , Aughagower

OutdoorFree

Community Grounds at Museum, An Eachleim

OutdoorFree

Crossmolina Rd., Neighbourhood Park, Ballina

OutdoorFree

Cuillare , Belcarra

OutdoorFree

Fair Green, Tourmakeady

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Outdoor Trim Trail

Fawnglass, Clare Island

OutdoorFree

Friary Grounds, Ballyhaunis

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Outdoor Gym

GAA Grounds, Glenamoy

OutdoorFree

Grattan Park, Claremorris

OutdoorFree

Mini Playground Junior Play Area

Health Club Breaffy

Indoor & outdoorPaid entry

Other facilities on-site include: Gym, Spa/Sauna, Catering, Bar, Childrens Indoor Play Area, Outdoor Playing Pitches.

Inishturk, Inishturk

OutdoorFree

Kilmeena / Myna N. S., Kilmeena

OutdoorFree

Lough Lannagh [ Beside tennis courts ], Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Lough Lannagh [ Cannings field ], Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Playground Adventure Trail Outdoor Gym

Maghus Castle Fun Park, Kiltimagh [ MCC / IRD Kiltimagh ]

Outdoor

Main Car park, Knock

OutdoorFree

Mayfield, Claremorris

OutdoorFree

Mayo Abbey Road, Balla

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court

Mullenmore North, Crossmolina

OutdoorFree

Murrisk N. S., Murrisk

OutdoorFree

Neighbourhood Park [Canalside ], Ballina - Foxford Rd.

OutdoorFree

Neighbourhood Park, Ballina - Ard na Ri

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court

Opposite Community Centre, Geesala

OutdoorFree

Opposite one stop shop , Achill Sound

OutdoorFree

Playground, MUGA, Tooreen

OutdoorFree

Pullathomas N. S., Pullathomas

OutdoorFree

Quay [Adjacent to The Towers Public House ], Westport Quay

OutdoorFree

Quay, Newport

OutdoorFree

Saleen, Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Sandy Banks, Keel

OutdoorFree

Seaview Place, Ballycastle

OutdoorFree

Show Grounds, Ballinrobe

OutdoorFree

St Brendans, Mulranny

OutdoorFree

The Maples, Ballyhaunis

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Cricket Crease

Town Park, Ballina

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court Basket Ball Court Soccer Pitch

Town Park, Castlebar

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Outdoor Gym

Town park, Charlestown

OutdoorFree

Town Park, Killala

OutdoorFree

Playground Muga Tennis Court

Tubberhill, Westport

OutdoorFree

Village, Ballycroy

OutdoorFree

Village, Irishtown

OutdoorFree

Village, Kilkelly

OutdoorFree

Beach & coast

51 places

All Beaches

Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area

OutdoorFree

Belmullet Tidal Pool and Shore Road Bathing Area is situated to the north of Blacksod Bay only a short distance from Belmullet Town Centre…

Bertra Beach

OutdoorFree

Bertra beach is a wide strand located 12km from Westport in county Mayo.

Caher pier

OutdoorFree

Free lakeside pier on Lough Mask near Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo — popular for swimming and diving, though no on-site facilities.

Callows Lough

OutdoorFree

Callow Lough is situated on the Swinford/Foxford road.

Carrowmore Beach (Kilcummin Back Strand)

OutdoorFree

Carrowmore Beach, locally known as the 'back strand' is a sandy beach tucked into the Kilcummin cliffs.

Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Carrowmore Beach is a fine sandy beach consisting of a sandy dune area to the east.

Carrowniskey Beach

OutdoorFree

Carrownisky strand is a stunning and scenic 4km long sandy beach in south County Mayo.

Carrowniskey, Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Carrowniskey Beach is a large sandy, gradually sloping beach open to the west.

Clare Island Blue Flag Beach

OutdoorFree

Clare Island, Louisburgh has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.

Clare Island, Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Clare Island Beach extends from the old pier on the south side of the beach to the stony shoreline on the northern end adjacent to the…

Cross Beach Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Cross Beach is a large sandy beach located 7km south west of Louisburgh.

Cross Beach, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Cross Beach is a long sandy beach located on the west coast of the Mullet Peninsula with views of Inis Gé and Inis Glora islands.

Dooega Beach, Achill Island

OutdoorFree

Dooega beach is a small crescent shaped cove, which is sheltered from most directions but open to the south and as a result large swells…

Dugort Beach

OutdoorFree

Located on the north side of the Achill Island at the foot of Slivemore mountain, approximately 3km east of Dugort village.

Dugort Beach, Achill Island

OutdoorFree

This beach is located approx. 3 Km east of Doogort village in Achill Island.

Elly Bay

OutdoorFree

Elly Beach is a fine sandy Blue Flag beach located 9km south of Belmullet in Erris, County Mayo.

Elly Bay Blue Flag Beach, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Elly Bay, Belmullet, has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.

Elly Bay, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Elly Bay is a fine sandy beach consisting of sand dunes backing on to sand dunes.

Emlagh Beach

OutdoorFree

Emlagh beach is situated nearby to Emlagh point, close to Carrownisky beach.

Golden strand

OutdoorFree

Next door to Dugort Beach, Golden Strand is an exposed shoreline with sandy substrate, with large pebbles.

Golden Strand, Achill Island

OutdoorFree

Golden Strand has an exposed shore with a sandy substrate consisting of an area of gently sloping sand dunes along the headlands.

Gortnor abbey Pier (Lough Conn)

OutdoorFree

Toilets and car park.

Keel

OutdoorFree

Located on the north side of the Achill Island with a campsite close by.

Keel Beach, Achill Island

OutdoorFree

Keel Beach is a predominately sandy beach with scatterings of shingle.

Keem Beach, Achill Island

OutdoorFree

Keem Beach is a sheltered sandy beach facing southeast with a steep gradient.

Kilcummin Harbour

OutdoorFree

If you are a regular user, and would like to share information please reach out to us at meandthewater@swimireland.ie Shore Surface: No…

Lacken Pier

OutdoorFree

Free working fishing pier in Co. Mayo, popular with divers and surfers — parking and a picnic area, but no toilets or lifeguard.

Lacken Strand

OutdoorFree

Lacken Strand is an extensive sandy beach, popular with families.

Lough Conn (Drummin )

OutdoorFree

Lough Conn is a beautiful limestone lake of some 14,000 acres, extending nine miles from north to south and varying in width from two to…

Lough Cullin

OutdoorFree

Meaning 'holly lake', Lough Cullin is north of Lough Conn and connected to the Atlantic by the River Moy.

Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Mullaghroe Beach is a fine sandy beach with an exposed shore, located on the Mullett Peninsula.

Mullaghroe Blue Flag Beach, Belmullet

OutdoorFree

Mullaghroe, Belmullet, has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for four consecutive years 2019 to 2022.

Mullaghroe Clogher

OutdoorFree

Mullaghroe beach is a sheltered Blue Flag beach located 10km south of Belmullet in County Mayo.

Mulranny Beach

OutdoorFree

Mulranny Beach is a popular sandy beach located south-west of Mulranny village.

Old Head Beach

OutdoorFree

Old Head Beach is a sandy beach with rock pools exposed at low tide.

Pontoon

OutdoorFree

Ponton has a sandy, non-tidal beach that seems to be safe for children.

Portacloy Beach

OutdoorFree

Portacloy Beach is a beautiful sheltered sandy beach, located close to Carrowteige in North Mayo.

Rinroe Beach, Carrowtigue

OutdoorFree

Rinroe is a fine sandy beach backing onto sand dunes.

Rinroe Strand Carrowtighe

OutdoorFree

With pristine, crystal clear waters, this sandy/stony beach is set in a sheltered cove, lagoon style and is perfect for swimming, though…

Ross Beach

OutdoorFree

Ross Beach is a sandy and rocky beach, popular with locals as near to Killala town.

Silver strand

OutdoorFree

Silver strand is a remote, unspoilt beach approximately 25km south of Louisburgh on the R378 and located at the mouth of Killary Fjord, on…

Silver Strand Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Silver Strand beach is located approximately 21km south of Louisburgh town.

Srah Beach

OutdoorFree

Srah Beach is a long sandy beach on the north eastern corner of Blacksod Bay.

Tallaghbawn (White Strand) Louisburgh

OutdoorFree

Tallaghbawn (White Strand) Beach is located approximately 14km south of Louisburgh town.

Termon Beach

OutdoorFree

Termon Beach is a small sheltered sandy beach, located on the east coast of the Blacksod Mullet Peninsula approx 0.5km south of Aghleam…

Termon Beach Blacksod

OutdoorFree

Termon beach, accessed via steps, is a small sheltered sandy beach, located on the east coast of the Blacksod/ Mullet peninsula approx…

The Cove

OutdoorFree

A small fishing port used by local currach boat fishermen, this harbour is located on the north / east side of Clare island, under the…

The Point

OutdoorFree

This is a man made beach with steps and handrail to enter water.

Tránaun Beach, Inishturk

OutdoorFree

Tránaun Beach is a small unspoilt beach, set in a protected cove on Inishturk’s south-east coast.

White Strand

OutdoorFree

White Strand is accessible from Silver Strand - it is a remote long beach with no toilets and no lifeguard.

Woods, parks & walks

12 places

Castle & heritage

4 places

Farm & animals

3 places

Adventure & activity

1 place

More family days out

1 place

Rainy-day ideas in Co. Mayo

Indoor places first, then places with both indoor and outdoor areas.