Children will get to meet Goldilocks & the 3 Bears. Enjoy a train journey into our woodlands. Make their very own bear to bring home in our Teddy Bear Factory. Enjoy a picnic supplied by us , which includes a cookie, piece of fruit, & bottled water. They will also receive a free tub of delicious ice cream. Full access to out outdoor playarea is also included.

Step into the Marvellous World of Fossett’s Circus, for a school tour with a difference ! Throughout the 30 minute performance, our very own Magician will bring his spectacular brand of magic and mayhem to the show. Each child will also receive their very own magic wand on the day.

The Ark Indoor Playcentre is a state-of-the-art play facility for children. We have plenty to keep your children entertained while getting great exercise at the same time ! Adult can relax in the style & comfort of The Woodshed Cafe with barista coffee & free wifi. Our friendly staff mean you are assured of a warm welcome in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere thats enjoyable for all.

Rathwood Express train is the perfect activity for all ages, both young & old . The train runs through the woodlands & around our Animal Park so everyone gets a chance to see our ducks, geese & deer. You'll even have an opportunity to feed the ducks & geese.

Rathwood Maze of Ireland is planted in the shape of Ireland. Each county is built to scale & has a marker to indicate the county town & river flowing through it. Each child will be given a maze challenge where we will divide the class into teams with the objective of learning the countries of Ireland. Fun team building exercise but educational at the same

We have also partnered with our neighbours The Chocolate Garden of Ireland to bring you some fun-filled tour packages. For these packages we require a €100 deposit to secure booking. The Chocolate making sessions last around 30 minutes and are both fun and educational. Each child will get to make their very own chocolate figure to take home, and enjoy some chocolate samples. The Chocolate Workshops are located in the Chocolate Garden, which is easily accessible from Rathwood by foot with our dedicated walkway.

Rathgall Hillfort was a site of quite exceptional importance in the centuries - spanning the birth of Christ. The variety of structural information that excavation concentration of artifact evidence from the site has not been matched elsewhere in the country. Rathgall is a short bus journey from Rathwood.

Our Playground has swings and slides to cater for all ages. It is conveniently located beside our MerryTree Restaurant. Outdoor seating is also available so you can supervise the kids while relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee.

Our Funfair will be onsite for the entire school tour season. Rides to suit all age ranges, including Hook-A-Duck and Carousel.

You can add a meal in our Restaurant for €5 extra, which will either be: Nuggets & Chips or Sausage & Chips. Free Tea/Coffee for Teachers Our MerryTree restaurant uses the finest quality ingredients sourced locally, creating wholesome dishes for you to enjoy

When we first came up with the idea of The Ark Indoor Playcentre we felt it was important to design a cafe that was both stylish & comfortable to facilitate all visitors both young & old. It had to be a place everyone would want to spend time - with food you would want to come back for, time after time The Wood Shed Cafe is located inside our Ark Indoor Playcentre.