24-07-2025
‘It's proper old-school fun' – The Irish fun park with water slide, canoeing and rope swing – and it's close to Dublin
IRISH parents are raving about this Irish fun park that's the "best fun day out and very affordable".
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Clara Lara makes the perfect day out for all the family
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Clara Lara in located in Rathdrum, Wicklow
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There's plenty of picnic areas in the park
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With over 60 acres of exciting activities for all the
The adventure park boasts fun water slides, rowing boats, canoes and even go-karts.
It's placed in the middle of the beautiful Avonmore River Valley with the most magnificent views.
Little ones and big ones will have lots to keep busy with numerous outdoor activities.
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Swing across the river on a rope, take a boat ride to a pirate island or shuttle down a mountainside on the Aquashuttle.
The Aquashuttle slide is located on a mountain and is surrounded by beautiful greenery.
Organisers said its a 'thrilling challenge, only for the bold and the brave'.
The lakes at Clara Lara are all man-made with a flat gravel bottom and the water is around two metres deep.
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The Amphicat canoe, which is very stable in the water, will make
Water lovers can also enjoy rowing around the peaceful boat lake and stop off at the islands.
But be careful, there may be pirates around!
Adventures will love the tree house featuring a climb frame and a fun tube slide.
Or take on the obstacle course with climbing areas, slides, tarzan ropes, tyre tunnels and more.
Feel like a Formula 1 driver on the junior go-karts that's suitable for children between 1.2m and 1.5m tall.
Or get your hearts racing on the zipline or rope swing over the water.
Other fun activities in the park include rafts, mini golf and radio controlled boats - the kids will never want to leave this land of fun.
Clara Lara Fun Park sits right beside Glendalough tower which was built 1000 years ago by the monks of St Kevin's Monastery as a lookout tower.
The proximity of the tower and the surrounding nature make it the perfect spot to escape from screens.
Visitors can host their own barbeque or visit their open picnic style restaurant.
The park is open from 10.30am to 6pm, seven days a week during the summer months.
'KIDS HAD A BALL'
Parents and families took to
One family said: 'This is the best fun day out and very affordable.
"Once you pay at the gate you aren't charged for any of the rides etc.
"Plenty of picnic tables, huts and BBQ areas and the option of buying some hot food, ice creams, drinks etc too. It's proper old-school fun!
"Staff are all fab and really great with kids. Highly recommend it.'
Another said: 'Great family day out. Kids had a ball. Load's to do. Plenty of water fun.
"Kid's loved all the activities especially the boats and the staff working on them were very helpful. Nice area's for picnic's and BBQs.
"Ten out of ten!! Well done Clara Lara. We will be back.'
While another added: 'We had a great family day out here. Four adults and si kids aged 8 to 14. Site is very clean and well maintained.
"Staff very nice. We brought our own food and availed of the picnic benches. Would highly recommend for family day out.'
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The junior go-karts will entertain little ones for hours
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There's plenty to all ages to enjoy
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There's a selection of water activities at Clara Lara
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