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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:34 pm 
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Dh and I were looking at Tayto park as an outing tomorrow, but it's hard to get a sense of it from the website. Is it worth 40e?

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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:36 pm 
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I'd say no Bookworm, but I've only been once.

What about Rathbeggan lakes? A cheaper option and if you get sunshine, it's a fab day out.


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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:38 pm 
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jojomalojo wrote:
I'd say no Bookworm, but I've only been once.

What about Rathbeggan lakes? A cheaper option and if you get sunshine, it's a fab day out.


Have to agree - Tayto park is only good if you buy the annual pass, 40 euro for a single visit is too much for what it is in my opinion.


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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:43 pm 
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sorry to hijack but what's actually at tayto park?

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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:56 pm 
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We enjoyed it, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.

It has a couple of big playgrounds, you can tour the crisp factory, a pretty decent little zoo, and some adventure type activities (I think these cost extra). The animals were great, but a day at the zoo is better.

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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 11:08 pm 
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I agree too Bookworm. If your kids were a bit older it's worth it but not for your two. Rathbeggan Lakes is a great spot. They'd have more fun there.

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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 11:14 pm 
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Yeah, I have to agree that older kids seem to get more out of it than younger kids.
We went once and the highlight for DD (4.5yo) was getting a free packet of crisps leaving! :stern:
The zoo part of it is really small too.


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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2012 11:37 pm 
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Thanks girls, might try Rathbeggan lakes so...

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:12 pm 
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If you have mini card(I got mine from local library)
You can admit 2 for 1.However,the tickets only €2 each.


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:54 pm 
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I meant to come back and update. We wound up going to Rathbeggan on Monday as between one thing and another, we never got there last weekend. The bouncy castles etc were therefore closed, but it was a lovely day. The pedal boats were such fun, cute albeit small pet farm,loads of picnic benches, loads of space to run, the kids had a ball. Perfect for their age.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:20 pm 
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ah thats great to know is it easy to find?

we found tayto park a rip off tbh

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Hi Bookworm, do your little ones like water? The Funtasia Waterpark is excellent and pretty good value :thumbsup: and much handier for you than Tayto Park x


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:44 am 
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How much is it into the lakes ladies thanks

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:48 am 
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How much is it into the lakes ladies thanks



Hi we went to Rathbeggen lakes yesterday and spent 4 hours there. It cost's 2 euro each apart from dd who was free and then we paid 4 euro for the boats,4 euro for another water roller thing and 4 euro for the bouncing castles. Ds loved it and dd loved the few animals. Will definitively be going again, staff were all lovely.

Ds is going to Tayto park with his school tour so thought it would be a waste to go.

Also bring a picnic.

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How much is it into the lakes ladies thanks



Hi we went to Rathbeggen lakes yesterday and spent 4 hours there. It cost's 2 euro each apart from dd who was free and then we paid 4 euro for the boats,4 euro for another water roller thing and 4 euro for the bouncing castles. Ds loved it and dd loved the few animals. Will definitively be going again, staff were all lovely.

Ds is going to Tayto park with his school tour so thought it would be a waste to go.

Also bring a picnic.

Thanks a million going Monday hopefully weathe will be ok

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:07 am 
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upsy daisy wrote:
Snow-White wrote:
How much is it into the lakes ladies thanks



Hi we went to Rathbeggen lakes yesterday and spent 4 hours there. It cost's 2 euro each apart from dd who was free and then we paid 4 euro for the boats,4 euro for another water roller thing and 4 euro for the bouncing castles. Ds loved it and dd loved the few animals. Will definitively be going again, staff were all lovely.

Ds is going to Tayto park with his school tour so thought it would be a waste to go.

Also bring a picnic.

Sorry to hi-jack but is there and age limit on the castles?
Would my 9year old dd be allowed?


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:13 pm 
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We went to Tayto park yesterday & the kid's (6 & 11 yrs) had a great time.We were there for a few hours & I thought it was well worth €40.There were 2 new rides going in when we were there,a big giant slide (that was to be open today)& a giant zip line ride for older kids.Loads of different animals to see as well. :biggrin:


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I've seen the annual pass to Tayto Park mentioned but can't find it on the website - anyone kno how much it is?


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I am another one who found Tayto Park a rip off. Didn't like the fact that you had to pay extra for a go on some of the activities. Glad I didn't have older kids with me, to bump up the cost even further. Wasn't impressed with their animal enclosures, much prefer the zoo and would rather spend my money there. To me, it is overpriced and on the day we went it was over crowded. DaisyMay


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:27 pm 
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Riam wrote:
I've seen the annual pass to Tayto Park mentioned but can't find it on the website - anyone kno how much it is?

Riam the annual pass is €120 :D


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TASHA wrote:
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I've seen the annual pass to Tayto Park mentioned but can't find it on the website - anyone kno how much it is?

Riam the annual pass is €120 :D


Thanks :thumbsup:


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:28 pm 
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I think tayto park is a complete rip off, there is plenty of free play areas to go for very young kids. We paid 36e last year and dd was too young for the bigger stuff but even still you have to pay to go on the bigger things. Wouldn't be in a rush back and don't 40e is worth it for 2 kids.


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babalicious wrote:
upsy daisy wrote:
Snow-White wrote:
How much is it into the lakes ladies thanks



Hi we went to Rathbeggen lakes yesterday and spent 4 hours there. It cost's 2 euro each apart from dd who was free and then we paid 4 euro for the boats,4 euro for another water roller thing and 4 euro for the bouncing castles. Ds loved it and dd loved the few animals. Will definitively be going again, staff were all lovely.

Ds is going to Tayto park with his school tour so thought it would be a waste to go.

Also bring a picnic.

Sorry to hi-jack but is there and age limit on the castles?
Would my 9year old dd be allowed?



Oh yes, its all for under 12's.

I really think paying 12 euro a head for somewhere it would want to be pretty amazing tbh and much better than say a visit to the Zoo or movies.

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Bookworm wrote:
I meant to come back and update. We wound up going to Rathbeggan on Monday as between one thing and another, we never got there last weekend. The bouncy castles etc were therefore closed, but it was a lovely day. The pedal boats were such fun, cute albeit small pet farm,loads of picnic benches, loads of space to run, the kids had a ball. Perfect for their age.


How far is it Bookworm?


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