Cork family holidays and breaks

Cork, Ireland's second city, is a perfect base for family holidays spent exploring the beautiful countryside of County Cork and its majestic neighbour Kerry.

 

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What to Do

Take the kids to visit the giraffes and tigers at Fota Wildlife Park, a 30min drive from Cork centre. 

Head for Blarney Castle and the Stone of Eloquence. Make sure to kiss the Blarney Stone to give the kids the Irish gift of the gab! 

Explore the Cork coastline. Head to the west of the county to discover unspoiled beaches perfect for the kids to swim off.

For more family holiday ideas, check out Discover Ireland.

Where to Stay

Stay in Cork itself, or opt instead for a lovely cottage nearby. See our family holiday recommendations and deals on the right-hand side of this page.

When

Cork and south-east Ireland are great for family holidays year-round, though the coast clearly comes into its own in summer.

How

You can take the ferry from Swansea to Cork – an overnight sailing with Swansea Cork Ferries. TakeTheFamily also offers competitive ferry crossing options between Fishguard and Pembroke in Wales and Rosslare, Ireland.

You can fly to Cork from various locations in the UK; see our great deals on flights. See our family holiday car-hire page.

Eat

Cork is Ireland’s culinary capital so you won't have any problem finding great places to eat on your family holidays. 

Make sure to stroll through the charming English Market in the centre, where you'll find the best of local produce. And take a trip to the beautiful seaside towns of Kinsale or Cobh to enjoy locally caught seafood at its best.

Cost

Cork has something to cater for all pockets, whether it be a budget family holiday or something top of the range.

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