FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Planning an Easter break in Waterford? Whether you’re visiting for a weekend escape or a longer family holiday, Waterford offers the perfect mix of history, live entertainment, outdoor adventure and family-friendly activities — all within easy reach of Treacys Hotel Waterford. Our Easter offer makes it even easier to enjoy everything the city has to offer — with a free Easter egg for every child and better value the longer you stay.
Here’s what’s happening in Waterford during the Easter holidays:
Discover 1,100 Years of History in the Viking Triangle
Just minutes from Treacys Hotel Waterford, the Viking Triangle is the cultural heart of the city.
- Waterford Treasures Museums
- Waterford’s award-winning museum experience includes:
- Medieval Museum
- Bishop’s Palace
- Irish Silver Museum
- Epic Guided Walking Tour of Waterford
Freedom of Waterford Pass:
Adult: €18.00 (10% discount when booked online)
Children under 16: Free
Single museum tickets are €10 per adult (with online savings available).
These museums are ideal for families during the Easter break — educational, interactive, and indoors if the weather turns.
Live Shows & Events During Easter Season
Waterford has a vibrant spring events calendar.
Theatre Royal Waterford
Located just a short walk from Treacys Hotel, the Theatre Royal hosts live performances throughout late March and April.
Selected Easter season performances include:
Youth Dance For Life – 26 March 2026 – €7.50–€12.50
The Dubliners Encore – 4 April 2026 – €38.50
Oasis MTV Unplugged…ish – 5 April 2026 – €32.50
An Evening with Francis Rossi – 10 April 2026 – €48
The Seeger Sessions Revival – 11 April 2026 – €34
Flowers & Friendship Bracelets – 12 April 2026 – €32
Activate Waterford
Waterford City’s newest and most innovative family recreation centre incorporating a children’s soft play area, bowling, an intimate state of the art 3D cinema, a cafe and lots more. One of the many exciting things to do in Waterford with kids.
For the adventurous there are climbing and bouldering walls too!
There is a 9 hole indoor mini golf course aswell for families to spend some time competing in a fun and safe environment. The course is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Have a look at the homepage for further details.
Surfing near Waterford
Head to the beach with Oceanics Surf School in Tramore and show off your surfing skills to the crowds!
The Oceanics Surf School in Tramore is a family friendly school and caters for complete beginners to pros in the making. Perfect for a family day out, it is bound to create some fantastic memories.
There are also other surf schools available in the area, such as the Tramore surf school, T-Bay Surf and Freedom Surf School.
Tramore also now boasts a superb inclusion park/playground adjacent to the promenade, with ample parking and a great spot for a picnic.
If the Sunny South East doesn’t live up to its reputation, there’s still plenty to do indoors. For all the family there’s Splashworld with giant water slides and jacuzzi. There is also an amusement park covering over 20 hectares just opposite the promenade, which caters to all ages!
For young kids visit All Aboard Play Park, Pottery Place, Laser Blast or Pirates Adventure.
Cinemas in Waterford
The Odeon Cinema Waterford
Located just a short walk from The Tower Hotel, the Odeon Cinema is a state-of-the-art 8-screen cinema where you can enjoy all the latest blockbusters in 2-D and 3-D with an extensive range of food and drinks for you to choose from.
Omniplex
Located on Patrick Street, a 10-minute walk from Treacys Hotel, the Waterford Omniplex cinema is a modern cinema showing all the latest movie releases in 2-D and 3-D.
Waterford Screen International
Looking for a cinema with a little extra? Explore Screen international and foreign language movies in Garter Lane, and immerse yourself in some culture!
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Greenway Waterford
Go on an adventure on the Waterford Greenway and ride the 46km off-road route from Waterford City to Dungarvan!
The Waterford Greenway is the longest off-road walking and cycling route in Ireland. It stretches 46km from Waterford City to Dungarvan along the former Great Southern and Western Railway line. The route features eleven bridges, three viaducts and a 400-metre tunnel and takes in Waterford City, Mount Congreve, Kilmeaden, Kilmacthomas, Shanacool, Scartore and Dungarvan. Treacys Hotel will have you covered when it comes to renting or storing your bikes. You can either hire a bike nearby or store your own bikes in our secure bike room. Set off to discover the Greenway whenever you please and return for a delicious meal and a well-deserved rest.
Visit the official webpage to view an interactive map of the greenway!
Swimming Pool at Treacys Hotel
The swimming pool at Treacys Hotel is open 7 days a week for children.
The hotel swimming pool is available for children use during the hours of 8am to 7.30pm daily.
The Great Escape
The escape room is located in the heart of Waterford City and is easily accessible by foot, car and public transport. But what actually is The Great Escape? Following a briefing session, you will be locked into one of their themed rooms. You will have 60 minutes to explore the room for clues, keys, combinations and much more. You and your teammates (2-7) will have to pool resources to work out how to solve the riddle in order to get out of the room before the timer hits zero.
Garter Lane Arts Centre
A fantastic option during school holidays with:
- Dance showcases
- Film screenings
- Workshops
- Cultural events
- Example Easter season events:
Connect Studio Dance Showcase – 27 March 2026 – €19 / €14 (under 15)
Waterford Film for All – 31 March 2026 – €9 / €7.50 concession
Oak Gall Ink Workshop – 11 April 2026 – €60
Parks and Playgrounds in Waterford
Waterford City has plenty of open spaces from the People’s Park in the centre of the City, to smaller parks scattered across the City which will be further enhanced by the opening of Waterford’s Nature Park creating one of the largest urban parklands in the country.
There are a number of other public playgrounds in the City including the Railway Square Playground located on Manor Street.
Here are some for amazing attractions we have to offer:
Dunmore East Adventure Centre: https://www.dunmoreadventure.com/
Tramore Amusement Park :http://tramoreamusements.com/
Tramore Beach and Prom
Anne Valley Nature & Wildlife Park
Copper Coast Farm- https://coppercoastmini-farm.ie/
Busy Barn Mini Farm -https://www.facebook.com/busybarnminifarm/
Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo :https://www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie/
Mount Congreve Gardens -https://mountcongreve.com/
Suir Valley Railway- https://www.wsvrailway.ie/
Mahon Falls Waterfall
Cheekpoint Playground
Fenor Playground