Eight: Farm visit

Fingal is home to some of the best agricultural land in Ireland with production of many vegetables and cereals in the area.

A visitor to the area will be struck by the huge swathes of agricultural land providing a livelihood for the locals and some of the best fresh food in Ireland.

Families looking to get up close and personal can also visit a working farm. Newbridge house and farm, near Donabate offers both tradition and trade. The house itself is open for visitor tours and it is the location for the working farm which is open to the public to come along and see the animals up close.

A working farm, Newbridge House is home to cows, goats, pigs, ducks, sheep and horses and can provide a full days activity for a family seeking a more detailed look at what’s involved in rural life.