A beautiful site overlooking the Avonmore River in Wicklow with its own private lake with an abundance of wildlife including wild geese, ducks, otters, kingfishers and cranes. It's a quiet, respectable, family-run park with a strict noise curfew from 10 pm - perfect for young families. Hidden Valley offers an extensive range of on-site activities for all ages including fishing, kayaking, paddle boats and a kids outdoor adventure park. It comes with two large playgrounds, a lazy river, slides, football pitch and so much more. There is a cafe on site open daily during July and August and it opens most weekends during low season. Hidden Valley amenities include showers, toilets, a kitchen and a laundry room. 

Rancho Reilly's in Carlow is a family run Pet Farm with indoor and outdoor activity areas but it's also a popular campsite with families of smallies due to its extensive list of amenities. Camping for a family five is €30 per night and it includes access to the petting farm during the day and after hours. Inside families can enjoy the interactive working farm, an outdoor play area including playgrounds, trampolines, mini golf and obstacle courses just to name a few or take things inside to the soft play area or for a snack. There's also a tv room available until 10 pm. There are shower facilities and a kitchen on site and BBQ's are welcome.

Also, an open farm and campsite Nore Valley Park are located in Kilkenny offering a high standard of cleanliness and amenities with absolutely no noise or socialising from midnight. Amenities include showers, free access to the farm, a kitchen, tv room, laundry room and playgrounds. Fires are not permitted onsite but BBQ's are welcome. It's cost a family of four with a family tent costs €32 per night. To keep the kids entertained they have crazy golf, pedal go-karts, trailer rides and 3D indoor maze just to name a small few.

Westport House Camping Park
Westport is a family-focused campsite located in Mayo in a safe, picturesque environment for relaxation, exploration and play Westport has it all. Amenities include hot showers, disabled showers and toilets, picnic and washing up areas and free WiFi. Tennis, table tennis, fishing, enchanting forest walks, pitch 'n' putt and a soft play area are free to campsite residents, and you can pay as you go in the Pirate Adventure Park and Adventure Activity Centre too. A family of 4 costs €35 a night during high season. 

And of course, don't forget about your back garden. Give the kids a taster before you set off on your adventures any time of the year. The best part is if it lashes rain you can always legit indoors and be all cosy!