Easter & Midterm Breaks at The Twelve Hotel – Family-Friendly Boutique Hotel in Galway
This Easter, bring the whole family to The Twelve Hotel for a fun-filled break in the West of Ireland, where Galway and Connemara become your playground!
With years of experience in family-friendly hospitality, we know exactly how to keep kids entertained and parents relaxed. Galway is packed with activities to fill their days and wear them out—from exploring beaches and outdoor adventures to exciting attractions in the city.
Our Marvellous Family Suites are the ideal base for families of four (and some even fit a third child!), offering plenty of space to unwind after a busy day. When it’s time to eat, we cater to every generation, from Granny and Granddad to the smallest of “smallies”, with delicious, high-quality food at Pins Gastro Bar and Blackthorn, our Grill restaurant featuring the best of local Seafood and Dry aged Irish beef. And with locals packing our restaurants daily, you know we must be doing something right! Add in our welcoming team and amazing value-packed offers, and you have the perfect recipe for an unforgettable Easter getaway at The Twelve Hotel.
Easter Attractions Galway
Wildlands Adventure Park
Set your heart pumping with excitement and adventure at Galway’s’ newest state of the art attraction for kids and young adults. Wildlands has an impressive selection of adrenaline-filled activities to challenge kids of all ages. Situated in the village of Moycullen, only 10 mins drive on the back road from Barna, the park has a number of world class zip line routes on their ‘Zip ‘n’ Trek’ elevated course. The other main activities include indoor climbing walls, kids 4×4 off-road adventure in mini land rovers, mini diggers, disc golf, archery, bush golf, forest trails, fairy walks, kids’ indoor mini town, SUP and kayaking (coming soon) and much more. www.wildlands.ie
Brigit’s Garden
Brigit’s Gardens is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. It is located off the main Galway – Clifden road (N59) about 10kms from our hotel. This is a Celtic garden that is themed on Celtic seasonal festivities with 11 acres of native woodland and wildflower meadows. There is a nature trail, ogham tree, children’s discovery trail, living willow play area and an ancient ring fort which all the family can enjoy. There is also a café and lots of events and other activities on offer. www.brigitsgarden.ie
National Aquarium Galway
Galway is home to Irelands National Aquarium, which houses the country’s largest display of sea and fresh water life. You can see young and freshly hatched fish in the Aquaculture rearing centre and learn about the huge variety of life in the Estuary, Harbour, Lighthouse, Mill Pond along with many other exhibits. The star attraction within the aquarium is the 120 tonne Ocean Tank showcasing over 200 species including cod, pollack and small sharks. For hands on learning visit the Touch Pools for a unique chance to hold starfish, crabs or even sea scorpions! The building is located on the Seafront Promenade of Salthill, overlooking Galway Bay and is open daily from 10am till 5pm and closes at 6pm in Summer. www.nationalaquarium.ie
Loughwell Farm Park
Loughwell Farm Park is located in Moycullen, about 8km from our hotel and is the ideal place for a day out for kids. There is a host of animals to pet such as pigs, ponies, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens, donkeys, rabbits, reindeer and much more. There are also lots of activities such as a play barn with bouncy castles, bouncy slide, obstacle course, timber play villages, sand dunes with slides and play diggers, sand pit with play boat, straw bale maze, toddler swings, zip wire, pedal go karts and more. www.loughwellfarmpark.ie