Active Pursuits in Ennis

Posted on April 29, 2008 by notnem

If you are staying in Ennis and looking to stretch your legs or work your muscles, don’t worry, there is plenty available to interest you! Ennis is a wonderful family town and it offers numerous active pursuits for people of all ages and inclinations, so check out what is available before you arrive, and you will be delighted at the assortment of amusements and activities that Ennis has to offer.

Ireland is famous for the quality of horses it produces; do you fancy the chance to try one of them? Do you have a daughter who is mad on horses? Or is your family simply up for an adventure? If so, come try the Clare Equestrian Centre, and be matched with one of their well-trained animals. The Centre prides itself on catering to “all ages and levels of experience” so it doesn’t matter if you’ve never been on a horse before; there are fun lessons available to boost your confidence level, or if you are the braver sort, just saddle up and hit the trail with your experienced guide in the lead!

If four-legged and furry is not quite your cup of tea, what about the chance to test your swimming skills? There are a few well-appointed leisure centres in the Ennis area, each featuring a family friendly swimming facility. The Ennis Leisure Complex is a swimming poor that is run by the Ennis Town Council that offers public swimming from Monday through Friday. West County Heath and Leisure Club boasts three different pools —a twenty metre pool, a children’s pool and a leisure pool— as well as such luxuries as a gymnasium, aerobics opportunities, tanning bed, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Or you may choose to try the Woodstock Hotel Leisure Centre, which offers two swimming pools (one for children) a Jacuzzi, steam room and a whole host of fitness and aerobics classes.

No matter what activities you find amusing, Ennis won’t disappoint. When it comes time to refill your stomach after your days activities, there is no better place in Ennis than Knox’s Bar & Bistro.