The Alcohol-Free Guide to an Evening in Limerick

There’s more to student life than pints and pub crawls. Explore a little more with these fun, booze free activities! 

1. Relax, Rejuvenate and Recharge

View inside Serenity Saunas Limerick looking out at riverside Castleconnell

If there’s one wellness trend that tops the popularity polls right now, it’s the sauna! Limerick has jumped on board, and we cannot get enough of a good ‘ol steam and a cold plunge! At Serenity Saunas immerse yourself in tranquil heat therapy that melts away stress, while The Barn offers a refined retreat space, perfect for anyone looking for relaxation. ONe Degree Wellness combines cold exposure and mindful movement to elevate your wellbeing.

2. Ready to reach new heights?

Irelands Tallest Climbing Wall

Scale new heights and test your stamina on Ireland’s tallest indoor rock-climbing wall at UL Sport Climbing Wall.

3. Go with the Flow on a Kayak Tour

Group of people kayaking on the River Shannon in Limerick City

See Limerick as never before, glide along scenic waterways and pick up some fun facts about the city along the way. A Limerick City Kayak Tour is a truly unique experience and a great way to see the city from a whole new perspective!

4. Beat the clock at Escape Limerick

Escape Limerick

Get the squad together and battle the clock to break free from the pirate ship, dungeon or classroom-themed escape room in under 60 minutes! Start planning your escape room adventure here.

5. Time to Spare? Strike it Lucky at Bowling

Arena 5 - bowling alley

If bowling and arcade games are right up your alley, check out Funworld and Arena 5 for a bowler-coaster evening of entertainment!

6. Pop to the Cinema

Students eating popcorn at the cinema

An old faithful for those darker evenings – a trip to the cinema! With new releases out so often there's always something to see and, let's face it, sometimes a trip to the flicks is the best excuse to enjoy buttery cinema popcorn!

7. It's Tee Time at Mini Golf

Jurassic Parr Mini-Golf Limerick

Step back in time at Ireland’s first and only 18-hole UV crazy golf course, Jurassic Parrr Mini Golf, a tee-rifficly unique and fun activity for everyone!

8. Indulge in some Retail Therapy

Three students enjoying a day out shopping in Limerick City

If you’re looking for the latest fashion trends, high tech gadgets or simply window shopping, you’ll be spoiled for choice in Limerick City Centre or at Limerick’s Crescent Shopping Centre. Home to over 90 stores, a host of cafés and restaurants, a drop in crèche and a 12 screen cinema with late night opening on Thursdays and Fridays!

9. Find your Inner Peace with Pilates

People taking part in Pilates at Limerick Milk Market

Limerick’s Pilates scene is thriving; offering everything from dynamic Reformer workouts to calming mat-based flows. Whether you're stepping into The Pilates Room for strength training, flowing through elegant sequences at Glow Pilates, or moving in the market with Vanilla Matcha Pilates, Limerick has you covered.

10. Hit the Sole-cial Scene

Walking and Running

Whether you're chasing a personal best or just looking for good company on a scenic jog, Limerick’s run clubs offer something for every pace and personality.

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