Location: Bray
Top Things to do in Bray
Top 9 Nature & Parks in Bray, Province of Leinster
Bray (Irish: Bré, meaning "hill", formerly Brí Chualann) is a coastal town in north County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) south of Dublin city centre on the east coast. It has a population of 32,600 making it the fourteenth largest urban area in all of Ireland and the ninth largest urban area within the Republic of Ireland (at the 2016 census).
Restaurants in Bray
1. Rathmichael Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Super walking, biking and hiking trails. Also great to have a relaxing picnic. If you keep walking up the hill you get to the leadmines and the views are stunning!
2. Bray Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By BrookeMorales - London, United Kingdom
Park your car in the car park below, pay car park and walk thr Bray head. Approximately 1 hour, easy and lovely walk along the coast.
3. Seafront Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Bray Beach
5. Bray Head Cliff Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,179 reviews
Reviewed By Jane0607 - Whitstable, United Kingdom
From Dublin City we got the Dart train to Bray. Had a very enjoyable walk to Graystone, had a spot of lunch and then walked back to Bray. As keen walkers it was a relatively easy walk with stunning views. Being the beginning of February we were very lucky with the weather which made it more enjoyable. We then returned to Dublin City.
6. Festina Lente Equestrian Centre & Walled Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Festina Lente is an embracing not-for-profit organisation founded in 1988 which hosts an Equestrian Centre, Walled Gardens, Garden Centre & Educational Training Centre and provides a range of occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs have not been met in mainstream services. All activities encourage individual choice, personal development, achievement and progression. Our campus is situated in the grounds of what was once Old Connaught House: formerly the residence of the Plunket family. Festina Lente (Latin) means Hasten Slowly and is the Plunket family motto. We adopted this as the name of our organisation in 1995 because it conveys our culture perfectly. On the campus there is a two and a half acre Victorian Walled Garden. The Garden was once part of the Plunket estate and was developed during the family's ownership. Each Baron Plunket made changes to the Garden which included the addition of the kitchen garden, a large greenhouse and a pool garden. Today the Ornamental Garden has a beautiful fountain, various flower beds, borders, statues and a variety of other original features. The Pool Garden has two large rectangular pools; they are home to our terrapins and goldfish. The Kitchen Garden has a spectacular herbaceous border and a working kitchen garden where fruit and vegetables are grown in allotments. The Walled Garden is also home to our Garden Shop where we stock a variety of seeds and plants, as well as various crafts and foods. We have wonderful facilities in our Equestrian Centre; it is both a working and learning environment for hundreds of people every year. We have a reputation for excellence in coaching people of all ages and abilities who, not only learn to ride, they also learn about horse welfare and management.
7. Killruddery House & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By 389eileenm - Redruth, United Kingdom
We visited on Saturday for the market, to be honest the market was a bit disappointing as there were few stalls, I expected to see more local produce. We did visit the gardens which are well maintained with plenty of space to walk around in. We had lunch in the newly converted barn which is really beautiful with loads of space. We had the ham baguette with cheese and apple and fig relish which was delicious, plenty big enough for two to share really. The menu focuses on local produce and the food is well presented, service was prompt and there are plenty of waiting staff to make sure you’re being looked after. The restaurant is very popular and it did have a long wait for tables on Saturday but if you know you’re going you can book a table in advance and not have to queue. It’s a lovely day out.
8. National Sea Life Centre
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 493 reviews
The National SEA LIFE Centre on the Seafront in Bray is a perfect family fun day out. An aquatic Zoo with 30+ displays which are home to over 1,000 creatures including: Black Tip Reef Sharks, Octopus, Seahorses, Stingrays and Red-Bellied Piranha, we will take you on a journey of the deep...without getting wet! The Aquarium is completely indoors making it a perfect rainy day activity. Just a 2 minute walk from Bray DART Station and a relaxing and scenic 30 minute train ride from Dublin City Centre making us a perfect choice for tourists and residents alike. The National SEA LIFE Centre, Bray is one of the East Coasts top visitor attractions.
Reviewed By BlobBirchall
It was an excellent day out and a nice change. Great fun to watch the octopus-feeding, and the staff were amazingly informative, helpful and friendly, especially Niamh, who was so knowledgeable and interested in her work.There is plenty of fascinating, beautiful - and in some cases, poisonous - creatures to look at, or touch in the touchpool. A lovely day out for anybody, whether solo or with family, and though it is small it is extremely enjoyable.
9. Sea Life Bray Aquarium
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
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