Family Adventure

Family Fun is a 2-hour outdoor adventure set in the woodlands of Fota Island, designed to bring families together through shared challenges and play.

Led by an experienced instructor, your group will work together to build a woodland shelter, light a fire, and cook marshmallows. The experience also includes “Find the Sniper”, where children hide in the forest while the rest of the family searches them out, and time on our well-known obstacle course, which can only be completed through teamwork.

Activities are adapted to suit the group, making Family Fun suitable for mixed ages and different energy levels. The focus is on cooperation, participation, and enjoying time outdoors together.

Family enjoying a zip line at Fota Island Adventure
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Practical information to help you prepare for your day at Fota Island Adventure, including what to wear, how to get here, and choosing the right experience.

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Please wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you have incidental contact with mud and the great outdoors in general.

Footwear (runners you don’t mind getting wet) Cool or rainy: Light fleece, thermal top, woolly hat Warm: Sun hat, sun glasses (string attached), sun screen

If you have trouble locating us ring Ken 086 020 9252.

Your 2-hour Family Adventure includes a mix of outdoor challenges and activities designed to suit all ages, with options adapted to the group on the day.

Activities include:

  • Survival and bushcraft skills – work together to build a shelter, light a fire, and cook marshmallows

  • Find the Sniper – children hide in the woodland wearing ghillie suits while the rest of the family searches (the laughter usually gives them away)

  • Target archery – offered as an alternative for older children

  • Obstacle course – finish the experience with a go on our well-known outdoor course

Activities are guided and adjusted so everyone can take part comfortably.

Session details

  • Sessions run from 2pm – 4pm, Monday to Sunday

  • A limited number of family groups take part in each session, ensuring space and attention for everyone

Before you arrive

Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time, dressed in outdoor clothing and ready to take part.

We recommend bringing a camera or phone — there are plenty of moments worth capturing for the family album.

Find us on the map.

Address:

Fota Island Resort
Tullagreen
Cork
T45HX62

Testimonials

A laugh is a smile out of control

stars Find the Sniper, Survival Skills, Obstacle Course

“Loved our experience, kids had a great day and the adults laughed loads. We all learned a lot from Olivia and Aran. Thank you💖✨💖 ✨”

Avril
stars Unique and exciting

“First time at Fota Adventure and we had a 5 stars service from start to finish. The staff did a brilliant job, this is not just fun but they also learn the some basic survival skills . If you love outdoor activities in a safe environment I can only recommend Fota Adventure for a unique and exciting experience.”

Birthday Parties — Alessandro
stars Family adventure

“We went with 8 and 5 year old and it was absolutely amazing. They are still talking about hide and seek sniper. The guys running this are just brilliant with kids of all abilities.”

Joanne
stars Absolutely fantastic!

“My son picked the Family Adventure as a gift for his 15th birthday. It was an absolutely fantastic choice! Terry was an excellent guide, first we did a little Survival training where we built our own shelter, fire, and as a reward received a pack of marshmallows. Then we did Archery, Spot the Sniper, and the teens were brave enough to do the whole Obstacle Course even though it was raining.”

Nina
stars Excellent Family Fun

“We all had a great time doing the family adventure. Obstacle course was great fun and Amy and Aran were very friendly and great with the kids.”

Aisling
stars Fantastic afternoon-100% recommend it!
“We had a fantastic afternoon (mum, dad, 12 & 11 year old girls. The escape cabin was so much fun & the puzzles were nicely challenging. The second part of the experience was learning about making campfires etc which was really interesting and fun, followed by toasting marshmallows😋!! We would 100% recommend Cabin Fever”
Cabin Fever — Claire
stars The kids had a ball & the parents enjoyed watching them
“I would highly recommend this experience. A great family day out. The staff were amazing with the kids ,& explained everything very clearly.”
Tracy