Families who love fairy tales will be in heaven at Adare Manor, a 19th century Gothic Revival castle set on 840 acres filled with hidden archways, fortress ruins dating to the Middle Ages, and swans paddling the River Maigue. Arrive by horse and carriage to the castle, which is straight out of a picture book with huge fireplaces,
find out this here stained glass windows, gargoyles, and wood carvings showing creatures and monsters from the Bestiary, a medieval book of mythical beasts. Among the fairy tale activities are falconry, archery, and horseback riding; families can also explore the forest beyond Adare’s walled gardens with a woodland walk (follow the fairy guides posted throughout) ending with a private forest picnic. Kids will love the chef’s surprise cake of the day tucked into the basket.