Playdays

Family days out in Co. Waterford

Looking for things to do with kids in Co. Waterford? There are 60 places here, with 24 beaches and waterside spots, 12 playgrounds and play centres and 12 parks and woodland walks. 50 of them are free to visit, and each one links to its own page with directions. If the weather turns, there are 2 indoor or part-indoor options listed at the end.

Beach & coast

24 places

Annestown Beach

OutdoorFree

This is a working pier used by local fishermen and is popular with local scuba divers.

Ardmore Beach & Cliff Walk

OutdoorFree

Ardmore is a sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and beyond.

Badger's Cove

OutdoorFree

Badger's Cove is a small cove, located at Dock Rd, Dunmore East, accessed through the Park.

Ballydowane Beach

OutdoorFree

Situated on the copper coast between Bunmahon and Stradbally, Ballydowane Beach is sheltered at the foot of large cliffs.

Ballymacaw

OutdoorFree

If you are a regular user, please reach out to us at meandthewater.ie Shore Surface: Manmade Surface.

Ballyquin

OutdoorFree

Ballyquin Beach is located approximately 4km north east of Ardmore in Co Waterford.

Ballyvooney

OutdoorFree

Ballyvooney cove is a very scenic cove, 1.5 km east of Stradbally village, with a stony beach.

Boatstrand

OutdoorFree

The small village of Boatstrand is located in the heart of the Copper Coast geopark.

Bunmahon Beach

OutdoorFree

Bunmahon is a sandy gently sloping beach with a dune area along the roadside.

Clonea Beach

OutdoorFree

Popular location for swimming and other water activities.

Copper Coast Mini Farm

Paid entry

Councillers Strand

OutdoorFree

Popular beach, with a paved hill to access it.

Curragh

OutdoorFree

Curragh Beach is located approximately 2km North-East of the small town of Ardmore and 12 miles from Dungarvan.

Goat Island

OutdoorFree

Goats Island Beach is located approx 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford.

Guillamene Swimming Cove

OutdoorFree

Newtown is a small sheltered cove with a stony beach, with easy access for swimmers by the slipway or ladder.

Helvick

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…

Kilfarrassey

OutdoorFree

Kilfarrassey is a 200m shingle beach 5 km west of Tramore, with spectacular coastal views.

Kilmurrin Cove

OutdoorFree

Popular beach for swimming & surfing, has a slip to beach for access.

Ladies Slip

OutdoorFree

If you are a regular user, please reach out to us at meandthewater.ie Shore Surface: Manmade Surface.

Newtown Cove

OutdoorFree

Newtown Cove in Co Waterford is a small sheltered cove with access to the deep water via ladders and a slipway and a stony beach.

Stradbally Cove

OutdoorFree

1km from Stadbally Village the Cove is almost hidden and well protected between two hills.

Tramore Beach And Promenade

OutdoorFree

Tramore is a sandy beach (3 km long) with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and beyond.

Whiting Bay

OutdoorFree

3.5km from Ardmore, ramp available to access beach.

Woodstown

OutdoorFree

Woodstown Beach is a long sandy beach surrounded by private woodlands.

Playground & play centre

12 places

Woods, parks & walks

12 places

Castle & heritage

4 places

Farm & animals

3 places

Gardens

2 places

Waterfalls

1 place

Adventure & activity

1 place

Water park & swimming

1 place

Rainy-day ideas in Co. Waterford

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