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There is plenty to do for Kids near Castlelake all year round from adventure sports, guided hikes, horseback riding, karting or quad biking, tennis and greyhound racing in nearby Youghal. Water sports include world renowned sailing, surfing, kayaking and windsurfing. You can also take a trip out to sea for some whale and dolphin watching or enjoy a guided harbour cruise to see the old forts in Cork Harbour. For the young angler, there is a choice of freshwater, deep-sea and shore angling.
For family fun, Carrigtwohill has its very own drive in Cinema, the first one in Ireland.  Nearby Trabolgan Holiday Village has a vast array of activities that can be experienced on a family day pass, including a massive indoor swimming pool complex with wave machines and slides as well as a Kart Track. Swimming pools and leisure centres are also open to the public in Youghal. Nearby, more family fun can be found at  Perks Family Centre and Bridgefield Buggies

For the more cultured amongst us, a landmark of Carrigtwohill, Barryscourt Castle, is open to the public during the summer months and has been magnificently restored. It houses an exhibition on the ancient arts in Ireland and also has a newly developed replica of a medieval garden.

The many other attractions close at hand include the magnificently restored Fota House and world renowned arboretum and gardens as well as Fota Wildlife Park. Here, you can come face to face with over 90 species of wildlife. Other attractions nearby include two award winning heritage centres, the Queenstown Story, located in the Heritage town of Cobh and the Jameson EXperience at Old Midleton Distillery. Churches, museums, galleries and craft shops are also in close proximity. Walking tours are available around the historic town of Youghal and on the Titanic Trail in Cobh. In addition, there are miles of Blue Flag beaches and many beautiful coastal and woodland walks between Youghal and the wooded valley of Glanmire.

Some useful contact details:
The Queenstown Story - 021 4813591 
Fota Wildlife Park - 021 4812678  
Fota House and Gardens - 021 4815740  
Ballymaloe Cookery School- 021 4646785 
Old Midleton Distillery - 021 4613594 
Perks Family Centre & Casino - 024 92438w
Barryscourt Castle - 021 4882218 
Titanic Trail - 087 2767218 
Leahy's Open Farm - 021 4668461

For Attractions in Cork City visit http://www.cometocork.com
For Attractions in East Cork visit http://www.eastcorktourism.com

Other Activities nearby:
Cork Golf Club - 021 4353451
East Cork Golf Club - 021 4631687
Harbour Point Golf Club - 021 4353094
Fota Island Golf Club - 021 4883700
Water Rock Golf Club - 021 4673499
Youghal Golf Club - 024 92787
Perks Family Centre & Casino - 024 92438
Trabolgan - 021 4661551
Youghal Deep Sea Angling - 058 46577
Ardmore Diving - 058 46577
Whale of a Time - 086 3283250
Youghal Dive Charters -024 93523
Bridgefield Buggies - 021 46675