The Irish holiday park with water cars, go-karts, tubing and new sand playground and it's minutes from busy town
TAKE a look at this Irish holiday park with go-karts, archery and a new playground - it's perfect for families.
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The park is located in Co Wicklow
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There's fast-paced go-karting on offer
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And River Valley, Co
Nestled in the stunning green countryside of the Garden County, the adventure centre offers everything you'll need for an escape.
During the day, there are heaps of outdoor activities on offer.
One option is the unique downhill tubing, where visitors race downhill in an inflatable donut.
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Bosses said: "An exhilarating activity for all the family which involves grabbing a snow tube and racing downhill on 3 tracks on an artificial snow surface. No previous experience is required."
There are also electric go-karts, the first of their kind in Ireland.
The fast-paced activity involves driving your own speedy car around a huge track.
Another unique activity on site is the water cars, which are remote-controlled toys that you can race on the water.
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There are also remote controlled sail boats for those who want to manoeuvre at a slower pace.
Plus, the park is filled with plenty of playgrounds that are ideal for young
A new playground includes a huge sand pit and visitors are advised to bring a bucket and spade.
Plus, the Fort Apache playground is home to swings, slides, and a zipline.
Also on site is a crazy golf course ideal for those who aren't an ace on the green.
Bosses said: "Crazy golf offers guaranteed enjoyment for the whole
"Who is the most skilled, and takes the fewest shots to tap the ball into the hole?
"It's funny how the kids quite often get the better of the adults here!"
At night, River Valley offers multiple sleeping options, from log cabins to mobile homes.
The Paddock Lodge is a self-catering lodge featuring all you need in a home-from-home that can sleep from four to six people.
The log cabin option is a luxury self-catering accommodation that sleeps six people.
And there are two and three bed mobile homes that provide the perfect family space.
River Valley is also located just minutes away from Redcross Village, a quaint countryside town.
It boasts cosy pubs for those who want to take the night off from cooking and has traditional Irish music on certain days.
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There are multiple playgrounds on-site
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Overnight stays are available with glamping options on offer
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The tubing is a fun option for the entire family
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