Things to do with kids in County Longford
Longford is one of Ireland's smallest counties — a gentle day-out place of canal towpaths, bog boardwalks and the Corlea Trackway's remarkable preserved ancient road.
Ideas here work for families in Longford town, Granard, Edgeworthstown and Ballymahon.
Popular with families in County Longford: Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Royal Canal greenway, Longford town park and leisure centre.
Toddlers & preschoolers (2–4) in County Longford
Short, sensory and close to a toilet and a snack. Buggy access matters more than distance.
Royal Canal greenway
OutdoorsFreeFlat, traffic-free towpath for walking, scooting and cycling — pick any stretch and turn back when legs are done.
Longford town park and leisure centre
IndoorsThe town covers play, swimming and library stops — the indoor anchor for a wet day.
Derrycassin Wood lakeshore walk
OutdoorsFreeWaymarked woodland trails down to Lough Gowna — quiet, free and good for den building.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Young children (5–7) in County Longford
Big enough for playgrounds and trails, still happiest with a clear task and a bit of story.
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
IndoorsFreeFree OPW centre preserving a 2,000-year-old wooden road — short, fascinating and indoors for a rainy hour.
Royal Canal greenway
OutdoorsFreeFlat, traffic-free towpath for walking, scooting and cycling — pick any stretch and turn back when legs are done.
Longford town park and leisure centre
IndoorsThe town covers play, swimming and library stops — the indoor anchor for a wet day.
Derrycassin Wood lakeshore walk
OutdoorsFreeWaymarked woodland trails down to Lough Gowna — quiet, free and good for den building.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Older children (8–11) in County Longford
Ready to lead the map, take on a challenge and be given real responsibility.
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
IndoorsFreeFree OPW centre preserving a 2,000-year-old wooden road — short, fascinating and indoors for a rainy hour.
Royal Canal greenway
OutdoorsFreeFlat, traffic-free towpath for walking, scooting and cycling — pick any stretch and turn back when legs are done.
Longford town park and leisure centre
IndoorsThe town covers play, swimming and library stops — the indoor anchor for a wet day.
Derrycassin Wood lakeshore walk
OutdoorsFreeWaymarked woodland trails down to Lough Gowna — quiet, free and good for den building.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Teens (12–15) in County Longford
Give them a role that isn't babysitting — photography, navigation, or a proper physical challenge.
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
IndoorsFreeFree OPW centre preserving a 2,000-year-old wooden road — short, fascinating and indoors for a rainy hour.
Royal Canal greenway
OutdoorsFreeFlat, traffic-free towpath for walking, scooting and cycling — pick any stretch and turn back when legs are done.
Longford town park and leisure centre
IndoorsThe town covers play, swimming and library stops — the indoor anchor for a wet day.
Derrycassin Wood lakeshore walk
OutdoorsFreeWaymarked woodland trails down to Lough Gowna — quiet, free and good for den building.
Activity ideas that work for this age here
- Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
- Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
- Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.
Free things to do in County Longford
- Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre — Free OPW centre preserving a 2,000-year-old wooden road — short, fascinating and indoors for a rainy hour.
- Royal Canal greenway — Flat, traffic-free towpath for walking, scooting and cycling — pick any stretch and turn back when legs are done.
- Derrycassin Wood lakeshore walk — Waymarked woodland trails down to Lough Gowna — quiet, free and good for den building.
Rainy day in County Longford?
The Corlea centre and a swim in Longford town cover a wet day between them.
Getting there
Trains from Dublin to Longford town; the canal and forest walks have small car parks at the trailheads.
Nearby areas
Planning for two very different ages?
Tell the matcher your children's ages and it finds activities where each one has a real job — plus check the partner directory for family discounts near County Longford, and the party planning FAQ if there's a birthday coming.
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