Raining in Galway? Here are 11 of the best indoor activities for a wet weekend
Escape room
A classic in every rainy day, Galway City has four different places where you can find escape rooms.
Escape Boats, Great Escape Rooms, Black 11, and Open The Door Escape Room are all located in Galway City centre and groups can choose between different difficulty levels and themes.
Wildlands but indoor
Some might not know that Wildlands, Galway's popular adventure park, offers not only many outdoors activities but also many indoor options.
Located in Moycullen, Wildlands offers indoor activities for all ages and skill levels including: Climbing Wall, Celtic Challenge Rooms, Ninja Course, Cloud Climb, Baile Beag. On site you can also find a station to make your own teddy.
Prices depend on the activity. Wildlands is open Friday to Monday.
Cinema
Another classic of rainy days are, of course, movies. With cinemas across the county, in Galway City you can find Eye Cinema (in Wellpark), IMC Cinema (Headford Road), and Omniplex Cinema (Salthill).
While outside the city, another Omniplex Cinema is located in Ballinasloe. Also, a silent cinema is located on Galway City's Dominck Street Lower for anyone who loves old classic movies.
Go Karting
Loved by both adults and kids, go karting is always a fun activity on a sunny day. But in Galway the weather does not stop the fun as Galway City Karting in Liosban Industrial has the county's only indoor circuit.
The 20,000 sq ft indoor track has karts for children from seven years and up. Galway City Karting is open Monday to Friday from 1pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Prices vary from €25 to €55, with a special package for large groups.
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Irish Dancing
No experience is required for this Irish dance workshop and, whether you are alone or with a group, this is an activity like no other.
The lessons take place at Claddagh Hall, they are between 60 and 90 minutes long, and you can choose to learn different dance styles such as Step Dancing (Riverdance-style), Sean Nós Dancing (old-style), and Céilí/Set Dancing (group/social dance).
Galway City Museum
What mixes together archaeology, history and science? Of course it's Galway City Museum. With its exhibits, collections and events, Galway City Museum is the perfect place where to spend a rainy afternoon and learn more about the Town of the Tribes.
Leisureland
Another family-friendly venue is Leisureland, in Salthill. The venue is not only a popular swimming pool, but also offers evening shows as well activities ranging from birthday parties, summer camps, to mini golf, whether you're coming in a group or with the kids.
The venue is open every day from 8am to 8pm/9pm.
Theatre
Galway is famous for its arts and culture, and theatre is a huge part of the city. Shows can be found both at Town Hall Theatre and at the Mick Lally Theatre all year round.
JumpLanes
Galway's only indoor trampoline park is located on Monivea Road, in Galway City. The 10-lane trampoline arena offers an unique experience and a great energy release for kids from five years old.
Unfortunately, their website reads adults are no longer allowed onto the trampolines. JumpLanes is open from Friday to Monday. Prices are €12 per person for 55 minutes on the trampolines.
Pure Skill
Located on Galway West Retail Park, Pure Skill offers a wide selection of sports for everyone to enjoy.
Spanning over 25,000 Sq Ft, the facility offers ten different sporting challenges and each participant gets a score out 100 points at the end.
Each sport has its own unique challenge including: gaelic free kicks, soccer penalties, hurling shots, rugby conversions, tennis volleys, cricket bowling, baseball hits, basketball free throws, golf putting and chipping.
Anyone the age of eight years and above can attempt the circuit. Pre booking is essential. Pure Skill is open Monday to Sunday.
Atlantaquaria
Located in Salthill, Atlantaquaria is Ireland's largest native species aquarium. Here children – and adults – can learn about the wonderful and varied species that live in Irish rivers, lakes and sea.
Atlantaquaria is open every day from 10am to 5pm/6pm. Tickets cost €10 for children and €15 for adults. Family tickets are also available.
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