Looking for ways to entertain the kids this summer?

A new Playful Pirate Culture Trail has been launched in Cork City for the summer months.

Throughout July and August, the city’s museums, galleries and visitor attractions will add pirate fun to their offering so families can explore culture, heritage and the city’s green spaces in an imaginative and playful way.

A special treasure map created for families includes special treasure to be found at each site, along with other challenges. It also lists 20 child-friendly activities to do in the city from spotting pirate ships and cannons, to digging for hidden loot and searching for golden angels.

In addition to a treasure hunt at each venue on your voyage, there will be pirate photo opportunities, fun facts, lots of pirate colouring, and suggested activities to try where X marks the spot.

Make sure you also look out for the play trail mascot Bláithin, a little green environmentalist pirate lizard, who will play hide and seek at each venue.

The trail includes Blackrock Castle Observatory, Blarney Castle, The Butter Museum, Cork City Gaol, Cork Public Museum, Cork Military Museum, Elizabeth Fort, Crawford Art Gallery, Nano Nagle Place, Glucksman Gallery, Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Shandon Bells and Tower, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, Triskel Christchurch and outdoor spaces and picnic points including Fitzgerald Park, the Lough, and the Atlantic Pond.

There’s plenty of inspiration for multiple days out so pick up your map in the tourist information offices or at any attraction or hotels in Cork City or find it at playfulculturetrail.com.