Location: Blanchardstown
Top Things to do in Blanchardstown
10 Things to Do in Blanchardstown That You Shouldn't Miss
Blanchardstown (Irish: Baile Bhlainséir) is a large outer suburb of Dublin in County Fingal, Ireland, built out from a small village since the 1960s. It is located 10 km north-west of the city centre. It is within the historical barony of Castleknock in the traditional County Dublin, as well as the Dublin 15 postal area and the Dublin West electoral constituency.
Restaurants in Blanchardstown
1. Kilmainham Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
This bleak old jail was notorious in the 19th century for its harsh treatment of prisoners.
Reviewed By bsantell - Cape Town Central, South Africa
This is a must do tour. What a great place. Learnt so much. Tour guide was great (even over the annoying kid!) and our children loved it.
Scary to hear about the conditions people lived in!
Highly recommended and have lunch at dolce vita next door for the best value meal in Dublin.
2. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is located just off the M50 (exit 7 M4 towards Sligo). It's a great location for a pitstop between Dublin and the West of Ireland. A great choice of cafes, restaurants & fast food, plus a large M&S food store. For shopping, it's one of Ireland's premier shopping centres and for those staying in the city it is easily reached by bus with Routes 13 & 40 also serving other great tourist spots like Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, MOMA, Kilmainham & Phoenix Park. For those looking for a girls weekend of shopping and fun, it is served by Flybus straight from the Airport and has a Clarion Hotel located across the road.
Reviewed By Cazziii
Not the biggest shopping center, very similar shops to you would normally find in the UK. However, this is lovely and clean and very good customer service including lots of great restaurants. If you are going to a restaurant though, make sure you book in advance or you may be turned down!
3. AquaZone
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 188 reviews
AquaZone, at the National Aquatic Centre, is one of the most innovative water parks in Europe. A whole host of exciting features ensures that there is lots of family fun, thrills - and something for everyone. If you crave extreme thrills, raging water adventures, flying through the air, or just an enjoyable day with your family, AquaZone at the National Aquatic Centre has Europe's biggest and best water rides and attractions waiting for you !!
Reviewed By garrethmcd - Leitrim
Took the family here (3 kids). They had a decent enough time, but don't expect the thrills and excitement you'd get from a water park on the continent.
Everything is heavily regulated and policed. There's a sign on the way in that lists a full 21 things you aren't allowed do. There are lifeguards everywhere (even though the deepest water is only 1.2m) and the blast of a whistle punctuates the air every 5-10 secs.
There are 3 water slides, all of which are pretty long, but they won't let you start your run until the person who went ahead of you has completely left the chute at the bottom, so queues are long (I was there on a Tuesday afternoon). I went on one slide. I felt like I was being prepared for surgery by the lifeguard at the top before being let go (he insisted I remove my goggles).
The wave pool is pretty good, but it only runs for 5 mins every 30 mins. No doubt the insurance mandarins have calculated that running it more frequently will result is carnage.
There isn't anything for adults to do, so expect to spending a lot of time sitting around watching your kids.
Lots of signs of wear and tear and lack of maintenance in pool area (lots of rust), but changing area and toilets are clean and well kept, albeit there wasn't enough showering facilities.
Cost for 5 of us was €60, which I didn't consider particularly good value.
4. St. Stephen's Green
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Beautiful urban park immortalized in James Joyce's "Ulysses."
Reviewed By Crystal49 - Hemel Hempstead
We caught the bus here several times during our stay and enjoyed the tranquility of wandering through at our leisure.
5. Ice Skating Blanchardstown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Ice Skating Blanchardstown is the premier ice rink in Ireland at 800sq metres! With a separate kiddies rink, rink side cafe, Penguin skating aids and lots of special events, Ice Skating Blanchardstown has something for all the family!
Reviewed By Sarah Louise A
Visited the ice rink today and had a great time. Prices are higher if you pay on arrival would definitely recommend booking online, ice skating sessions last about an hour with fun music playing. Lockers are available for €2 a go but make sure you don’t need to go back to them and get something as the money is not returned. Was quite quiet tonight (went at the 9pm slot) but I expect it will get very busy on the lead up to Christmas. Staff very friendly and immediately on hand if you fall. Ice was in good condition with the smoothing machine used before each session starts. Food and drinks are available and some little rides for the young ones. Separate rink with skating aids are available for young children. Would recommend and only wish it would stay permanently!
6. Trinity College Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The building facade of Trinity College is among many constructed since the foundation of the College on March 13th, 1592. The design is attributed to Theodore Jacobsen, a London-based amateur architect, with the collaboration of Henry Keene and John Sanderson.
Reviewed By misykitkat - Galway, Ireland
I always visit Trinity when I'm in Dublin, its lovely,and clean. I have visited the open day for undergraduates and there is a wide selection of subjects and degrees to choose from.
However they lose 1 star because I really needed the toilet one evening and I went with my partner into a building and the staff refused both of us access to the toilet. I had a kidney infection when I was visiting. The staff that were on that night were rude and condensing and made me feel like I don't belong there.
7. The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Book of Kells is a world famous illuminated manuscript written in Latin of the Gospels from the Bible. It was painstakingly hand-written and illustrated by monks around 800 A.D.
Reviewed By Regina J
You can't visit Dublin and not go see The Book of Kells. They had 2 of the 4 books on display. You are not allowed to take pics of the display of the Book of Kells but you can take pics in the Old Library and the Long Room. There were quite a few people trying to get a look at the display of the Book of Kells. The Long Room is just amazing!!
8. Guinness Storehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE(R), Ireland's No. 1 visitor attraction is a "must see" on any visit to Dublin. Housed in an old fermentation plant in the heart of St James's Gate Brewery, the now seven-storey visitor experience tells the story of Ireland's iconic drink and beings to life the heritage of this world famous beer. Your journey begins standing at the bottom of the world's largest pint glass, which rises through the building. It is a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity(R) Bar, Dublin's highest bar where you will receive a complimentary pint of GUINNESS(R) while enjoying spectacular views over Dublin.
Reviewed By timeagain - Northern Ireland
Visited a few times over the years and on this occasion with a friend who was suitably impressed. Some interesting changes and additions which improved and added to the experience. Learnt even more fascinating facts about the Guinness history and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
9. Temple Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Funky shops, eclectic cafes and hordes of stylish young Europeans have made Temple Bar one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
Reviewed By simplyme4 - Fleet, United Kingdom
Very hectic but well worth exploring. Look out for the Vintage Cocktail Company.... hidden in plain sight... amazing cocktails.
10. People's Park Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By fanuimhirahaon - DUBLIN, Ireland
I've been here a few times now, it's particularly nice in the summer when you can enjoy al fresco dining from one of the many food stalls. A great choice from Korean food, spit roast pork and potato, crepes, Indian food, burgers, a few stalls selling home made type cakes and buns, a few stalls selling artwork, costume jewellery, books , tshirts hats, pottery etc. Or just sit and take it all in with a coffee from Bryan's stall; a pretty decent Americano served there.
Popular place to bring your dog or kids. Popular also as an easy day out for couples..
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