Experience an immersive journey through 5,000 years of history of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre. The castle is situated on the banks of the River Shannon, Castle Street, in Athlone, only 5 minutes’ walk from Prince of Wales Hotel.

Clonmacnoise is an early Christian site founded by St Ciaran from the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. It is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s best tourist attractions. Here you can explore Ireland’s richest monastic site which includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches that date between the 10th and 13th centuries, two perfectly preserved round towers, three high crosses, and the biggest collection of Early Christian grave slabs in Western Europe.

The Roscommon Castle is a beautiful 13th century Norman construction located on Castle Lane in Roscommon Town, County Roscommon, just 35 minutes’ drive from Prince of Wales Hotel.

Baysports is Ireland’s largest inflatable waterpark, located on Hodson Bay, in Athlone town, just 10 minutes from Prince of Wales Hotel. This waterpark is a great outdoor adventure for all the family to enjoy.

Jump 4 Joy Athlone is located at Monksland Industrial Estate, in Athlone, only 10 minutes from Prince of Wales Hotel.
This adventure centre is a fun, entertaining place for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy. Jump 4 Joy also caters for school tours, large groups, party offers, corporate events and seasonal activities.

Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum is located in Curraghboy, Athlone, just 20 minutes from Prince of Wales Hotel.
This museum is well hidden in the land of stunning lakes and rivers.

Experience the Viking Ship Cruises located at the quayside in Athlone town, just 10 minutes’ walk from Prince of Wales Hotel. The Viking Longships have been sailing around our coasts since 795. The River Shannon is the main artery through the country and as we know the Vikings arrived by the river in Clonmacnoise in 842.

Savour the finest Irish whiskey in Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery dating back to 1757 and discover how Irish whiskey was made in decades past.
Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery is based at Lower Main Street, in Kilbeggan town, County Westmeath, simply 20 minutes from Prince of Wales Hotel.

The Athlone Equestrian Centre is situated around a beautiful and quiet countryside in Moydrum, just 10-minute drive from Prince of Wales Hotel.
The equestrian centre welcomes all families, couples, groups and individuals from beginners to competition levels and prides itself in providing a safe and fun learning experience.

Explore the most interesting and informative Irish history at the Irish Workhouse Centre, located in Portumna, County Galway, just 45 minutes from Prince of Wales Hotel.
The Irish Workhouse Centre Portumna is dedicated to telling the story of the Irish Workhouse.

Offering something for all the family to enjoy, The Planet entertainment centre Athlone, County Westmeath is located at the Diskin Centre, on Grace Road, just 5 minutes via car from the Prince of Wales Hotel.