Dun Na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park

Dun Na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park

Dun Na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
4.5
Historical & Heritage Tours • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Playgrounds
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10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
About
Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is a beautiful parkland amenity located in Moate, Co. Westmeath. Dún na Sí celebrates Ireland’s millennia old rural heritage while preserving natural biodiversity for the future. Embark on an immersive journey through the history of farming in Ireland as you travel back in time in the Heritage Park to experience recreations of rural life. Follow the Heritage Trail through the stone monuments of prehistoric farmers, to the medieval ringfort farmstead, up to the farmhouse, fisherman’s cottage, and blacksmith’s forge of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Learn more about the folklore, mythology and storytelling of the farming communities over hundreds of years, and hear about the fascinating rural traditions that have been preserved and passed down through many generations. Experience the great outdoors in the Amenity Park with picnic and playground facilities, biodiverse trails, a turlough (disappearing lake), and the local wildlife!
Moate, County Westmeath, Ireland

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emer d
1 contribution
May 2023
We had our son's birthday party at the heritage park in Dun Na Si recently and I can only recommend it entirely for such an occasion. Karen, the park team & cafe staff were so welcoming and helpful. A lovely chat about the animals as the children helped in feeding them. Plenty of space to roam with settings to explore and the food perfect for the occasion. It really was a party at our own pace with lots of fun!!
Written 30 May 2023
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ghostchild2
Athlone, Ireland248 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Have been many times but this was my first time visiting for Halloween. Went with my two kids 12 and 10 and we all found it brilliant. I must say well done to the organisers as they put in some amount of effort and planning. The decorations and actors were just brilliant. It was spooky enough to keep my two entertained without actually scaring them. Wish I had gone to it before.
Written 8 December 2022
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Jodyk_11
Dublin, Ireland37 contributions
Aug 2022
Absolutely gorgeous centre with wonderful treasures to explore - the kids loved being able to walk inside the old cottages and look at the furniture and utensils from the olden days. The playground and walkways are fantastic too - we spent 3 hours here on a lovely sunny day, and would highly recommend it.
Written 17 August 2022
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GemsNI
Armagh, UK610 contributions
Jul 2022
Family visit to this lovely farm museum, park and farm with walking trails, a playground and cafe. The museum houses old farm machinery and equipment and took my Father back to when he was younger using these on his farm with a work horse. There are toilets available at different points and the cafe provided tasty wraps/panini's. Definitely worth a visit with the whole family.
Written 3 July 2022
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Hootiemacboobs
Ireland178 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Fabulous park, I highly recommend a visit! Plenty to see and do for all ages. The step back in time and immersion in life as it would be in the various houses and exhibits on site is just magical! The Comhaltas connection and fantastic information displays in the Teach Ceoil should be mandatory viewing for every Irish person! Excellent cafe on site, food is hot, service is excellent and very reasonably priced! Staff all ove rthe centre are most wecloming and are a credit to the place! Wonderful amenity on our doorstep! We will definitely return!
Written 17 June 2022
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Robert S
Chepstow, UK1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Excellent park, play area and other attractions. Well worth a visit, interesting and fun for the kids. All the facilities you need on site.
Written 5 June 2022
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Karen D
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • Family
We attended the Christmas Experience again this year and both of our daughters loved it! Lovely team working at Dun na Si and so much effort was put in to the experience overall, the lights, the elves, Mrs Claus, Santa and the live crib with animals. It was a great evening.
Written 14 December 2021
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Tom M
5 contributions
Dec 2021
Our grandaughters, 2 and a half and 1 year and 2 weeks loved the Christmas Walk Around. The younger was wide eyed and happy and the older sister was enthralled by the Animals. She loved Santa and introduced herself to him. She threw a lost snowball back to the Naughty Elves and was amazed by the Live Crib. The girls presents, food for reindeer and a cuddly toy were perfect for our two.
Thank You All so much for this unforgetable experience.
Great Respect for Covid restrictions took a weight off our minds.Dei
Written 14 December 2021
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Mollyjoe2
westmeath 5 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
As always, we had a beautiful Christmas Experience at Dun na Si. Our guide was lovely as were all those we met as we circled the park. The kids had great fun throwing snowballs with the elves. They loved watching the geese, donkeys, little calves. There was a live crib too. We met Mrs Claus, the 3 wise men and finally Santy himself. Each of the kids received a goodie bag and we were then treated to hot chocolate and tasty mulled drinks.
The attention to detail was excellent - the costumes, the decorations, lighting etc. created a beautiful ambience - all the quaint little houses and huts around the park so aptly presented.
Well done to all concerned..thanks v much for a really memorable evening yet again..
Written 14 December 2021
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Mary O
3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We were there for the Xmas experience it was fab! Kids really enjoyed it. They had naughty elves, the crib with actual ppl and Santa! Staff were so friendly and accommodating! Hot chocolate and mulled wine also! Couldn’t recommend it enough loved it staff location and really well run! Well done all
Written 14 December 2021
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