Family-Friendly Attractions In Dublin

Phoenix Park

Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'. · Dogs allowed

Dublin 8, Ireland

Dublin Castle

Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.

Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland

Dublin Zoo

The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits.

Phoenix park, Saint James, Dublin, D08 AC98, Ireland

Guinness Storehouse

Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. · Delivery

St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland

National Botanic Gardens

Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house.

Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63, Ireland

Malahide Castle & Gardens

Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.

Back Rd, Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and medieval times with some Egyptian items.

35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland

Christ Church Cathedral

Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.

Christchurch Pl, Wood Quay, Dublin, D08 TF98, Ireland

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, Ireland

The Spire

Stainless steel tapered column stretching 120 meters up, known as a symbol of the city.

O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland

Dublinia

Sights and smells bring hundreds of years' worth of history to life at this child-friendly museum.

St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Dublin 8, Ireland

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Irish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.

Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Stoneybatter, Dublin, D07 XKV4, Ireland

The National Wax Museum Plus

Family museum containing hundreds of wax versions of famous Irish and international personalities.

The Lafayette Building, 22-25 Westmoreland St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 EH29, Ireland

The Little Museum of Dublin

Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century.

33 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 FK06, Ireland

People's Park

Small park with a teahouse, a fountain, a kids' play area & a Sunday market with global foods. · Dogs allowed

Park Rd, Glasthule, Dublin, Ireland

St. Patrick’s Park

· Dogs allowed

Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art.

Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Military Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, D08 FW31, Ireland

Iveagh Gardens

Unique collection of garden landscapes designed in 1865 and mostly restored since 1995. · Dogs allowed

St Stephen's Green, Park, Dublin 2, D02 HX65, Ireland

Bushy Park

Riverside park with woodland, pond, children's playground, football pitches and tennis courts. · Dogs allowed

Terenure, Dublin, Ireland

North Bull Island

Nature preserve featuring a long beach, scenic hiking areas & views of migrating birds & wildlife. · Dogs allowed

Dublin, Ireland

Corkagh Park

Sprawling landscaped gardens with a cycling track, cricket & baseball facilities & woodland strolls. · Dogs allowed

Naas Rd, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22, Ireland

Mountjoy Square Park

Leafy Georgian garden with a soccer field & tennis court, plus a playground & 1800s granite sundial. · Dogs allowed

Mountjoy Square, Mountjoy, Dublin, Ireland

Dún Laoghaire Harbour

Picturesque old harbour offering pier walks, cruises & a lively strip of restaurants & pubs.

Harbour Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland

National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland

Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibits telling stories about Ireland's mythical creatures.

2-3, Mary's Abbey, North City, Dublin, D07 X6R6, Ireland

Garden of Remembrance

Formal garden remembering all those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom. · Dogs allowed

Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 A0F8, Ireland

Airfield Estate

Family-orientated events on the Overend family's working farm, plus vintage cars, gardens & a cafe.

Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 EE77, Ireland

GPO Museum

Popular immersive & interactive attraction & tourist hub on the 1916 Easter Rising aftermath.

O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2, Ireland

O'Connell Monument

O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TX31, Ireland

Farmleigh House & Estate

Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe.

White's Rd, Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, D15 TD50, Ireland

Viking Splash Tours

Tour operator for rides through Dublin in amphibious buses that float along the Grand Canal Basin.

St Stephen's Green, North, Dublin 2, Ireland

Wellington Monument

Imposing 62m obelisk built to commemorate victories of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Phoenix Park, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland

Griffith Park

· Dogs allowed

27 St Michael's Rd, Botanic, Dublin 9, D09 C8W7, Ireland

Blackrock Park

· Dogs allowed

14 Rock Rd, Intake, Dublin, Ireland

The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story

Tours below and above deck of a replica, 19th-century ship that took Irish emigrants to America.

Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 T9C2, Ireland

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre

Displays on park wildlife & Celtic history in a restored 15th-century castle with a walled garden.

Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

14 Henrietta Street

Tours tell the story of a 1740s house carefully restored to grandeur after falling into disrepair.

14 Henrietta St, Dublin 1, D01 HH34, Ireland

Dubh Linn Garden

Dublin Castle, Dame St, Dublin, Ireland

Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Victorian burial ground of many prominent Irish figures, plus a museum with interactive displays.

Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 H2TH, Ireland

GAA Museum & Tours

Museum of Gaelic sports (Gaelic football, hurling, handball and camogie) with interactive exhibits.

St Joseph's Ave, Drumcondra, Dublin, D03 P6K7, Ireland

Waterstown Park

Peaceful park along the River Liffey featuring lush vegetation, rolling hills & walking trails. · Dogs allowed

Palmerston Lower, Dublin, Ireland

Weaver Park

· Dogs allowed

128 Cork St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 K5RH, Ireland

Scotsman's Bay

· Dogs allowed

Windsor Terrace, Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland

James Joyce Centre

Idiosyncratic museum in 1784 Georgian town house with Joyce's writing table.

James Joyce House, 35 N Great George's St, Rotunda, Basement, Co. Dublin, D01 WK44, Ireland

Irishtown Nature Park

· Dogs allowed

Dublin, Ireland

Sean Moore Park

· Dogs allowed

Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland

St. Audoen's Park

· Dogs allowed

32 Cook St, Merchants Quay, Dublin, Ireland

The Phoenix Monument

Chesterfield Ave, Castleknock (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland

Furry Glen

· Dogs allowed

Chapelizod, Dublin, Ireland

Walking Food Tours - (Dublin)

St Catherine's Church of Ireland, Thomas St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 DNA7, Ireland

The Ark

Cultural hub for kids, home to music, theatre and dance shows, workshops and exhibitions.

11A Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 A590, Ireland