Bridget's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Get there early ! No pre booking available . . .tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Newgrange
Get there early ! No pre booking available . . .tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Hill of Tara
Trim Castle
Castle StreetBalrath Woods
Ardgillan Castle and Demesne
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back RoadFourKnocks Tomb
Tayto Park
Phoenix Park
Lovely walk along the Boyne from Slane all the way to Navan if you are up for it. Great views of Slane Castle from the back.
Ramparts Canal & River Boyne Walk Car Park
Boyne RoadLovely walk along the Boyne from Slane all the way to Navan if you are up for it. Great views of Slane Castle from the back.
Shopping
Blanchardstown Centre
Blanchardstown Road SouthPavilions Shopping Centre
Malahide RoadFood scene
Great for families with small children as they have a little walk around farm with donkeys, pigs, chicken etc . .about 1km full circuit. Food lovely too.
Newbarn Farm & The Donkey Shed Restaurant
Dublin RoadGreat for families with small children as they have a little walk around farm with donkeys, pigs, chicken etc . .about 1km full circuit. Food lovely too.
Corks Cafe & Wine Bar
Great spot for breakfast or lunch.
Fantastic salads.
Literally one of the best Chinese restaurants in Ireland. (The Chinese ambassador to Ireland) eats here. A bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
6 locals recommend
Eatzen Restaurant
1 Killegland CresLiterally one of the best Chinese restaurants in Ireland. (The Chinese ambassador to Ireland) eats here. A bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
Fifty50 Ashbourne
19/22 Broadmeadow CastleGreat value early bird menu until 7pm. Ideal for families. Booking advised
La Bucca
Corballis DemesneCinnamon Garden Restaurant
Frederick StreetThe Little Guys
Killegland StreetGreat value early bird menu. Ideal for families
Recommended by many visitors. Very good steak
9 locals recommend
The Snailbox Restaurant, Bar & Accomodation
Recommended by many visitors. Very good steak
Ollies Place
16 New StTraditional Irish Pub with great food.
Nice surprise inside!
Children’s Activities
For something a little different, take an Alpaca for a hike at Cornstown House Farm.
Great way to spend a morning or afternoon.
A little pricey at €30 per alpaca . .but one between all the kids works well . .if they can manage to take turns! The hosts have fantastic interaction, answering all questions. Highly recommended by anyone who has visited before.
Cornstown House
For something a little different, take an Alpaca for a hike at Cornstown House Farm.
Great way to spend a morning or afternoon.
A little pricey at €30 per alpaca . .but one between all the kids works well . .if they can manage to take turns! The hosts have fantastic interaction, answering all questions. Highly recommended by anyone who has visited before.
The Ark Play Centre At Puddenhill
Great for a rainy day . . .indoor play area and a nice cafe.
Tayto Park
Lots of interactive activities for kids as well as all the usual and some unusual farm animals to see.
17 locals recommend
Newgrange Farm and Coffee Shop
Lots of interactive activities for kids as well as all the usual and some unusual farm animals to see.
You can quite happily spend 2 -3 hours here with the kids. More if you bring a picnic! There is a lovely walk around the castle with fabulous views and a fantastic playground. (lots of little fairy doors and giants chairs etc in the woods)
Top it off with a trip to "Storm in a teacup" ice-cream shop in Skerries for an ice cream, but be prepared to queue !!
20 locals recommend
Ardgillan Castle
You can quite happily spend 2 -3 hours here with the kids. More if you bring a picnic! There is a lovely walk around the castle with fabulous views and a fantastic playground. (lots of little fairy doors and giants chairs etc in the woods)
Top it off with a trip to "Storm in a teacup" ice-cream shop in Skerries for an ice cream, but be prepared to queue !!
Rent a bike for 1 - 2 hours. Best way to see the Phoenix Park and track down the deer!!
9 locals recommend
Phoenix Park Bikes
Chesterfield AvenueRent a bike for 1 - 2 hours. Best way to see the Phoenix Park and track down the deer!!
Bounce N Beyond
Another rainy day activity.
€10 per children per hour
Horse Racing
Bellewstown Racecourse
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Fairyhouse RoadEntertainment
Vue Cinema Ashbourne
The Venue Ratoath
24 Main StreetGolf
Bellewstown Golf Club
Black Bush Golf Club