Top Things to do in Cork
What to do and see in Cork, Province of Munster: The Best Nature & Parks
Plan to cross many bridges when in Cork. Ireland's third-largest city began life as an island and now spans both banks of the River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares. The best way to experience this hilly southern seaport is on foot, following the signposted walking tour past St. Finn Barre's Cathedral and the riverside quadrangle of University College up the hill to red and white Shandon Church. Along the way, you'll meet plenty of the city's talkative residents.
Restaurants in Cork
1. Glenview Gardens & Fairy Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Open end of May 2021 . A beautiful 3 acre garden with amazing designs and fun for all the family in West Cork, including a Fairy Fort and Fairies Trail. This 3 acre garden is full of surprises with each garden style flowing into the next. The front garden contains a sunken white garden, an Italianate canal and a Japanese garden. The boundary wisteria walk opens out into the bog garden and woodland area, from where you can continue to the tea house to enjoy a view of the Mediterranean and tropical gardens. Wander over the birch mound, which is surrounded by the wildflower meadow, into the walled kitchen garden to view the seasonal vegetables. The kids will have great fun visiting the Fairy Fort built right through the birch mound or searching for the fairy houses in the Fairies woods. View the Budgies, Parakeets, Finches, Ducks and Chickens in the Aviary.
Reviewed By Livingfortravel101
Recently I took a trip to glenview gardens and had a fantastic experience. It is not only a great trip for garden lovers but also has plenty on offer for kids. From fairy trails, dinosaurs, teddy bear picnics, birds, goats, fish, rabbits and lots of other surprises along the way. I would highly recommend a trip to see the gardens. Unfortunately it was raining for our trip but that still didn’t dampen our spirts. I can only imagine how beautiful it is on a sunny day.
2. Ballybrack Woods
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Mullinhassig Wood and Waterfall
4. Fitzgerald Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieCKE - Cork, Ireland
What a lovely treasure this park is! Spacious and picturesque, it is a haven in an urban place. You can come on your own but like me come with grandchildren and oh how fantastic it is! There’s a huge wooden fort with sandpit and other things so you couldn’t ask for more. Plus there’s a lovely pond with ducks! Highly recommended
5. St. Mary's Dominican Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By helenaslattery - Cork, Ireland
This church is one of Cork City's hidden gems. Magnificent ceilings and alter. Well worth a visit. Fantastic choir sing at Sunday mass.
6. Ballincollig Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Public park spanning 140 acres. There are 2 car parks within the park separated by a 1km walk within the park confines. Western entrance has 120 parking spaces, Middle allotments car park has 50 parking spaces. The eastern pedestrian entrance is parking on road by pedestrian gate. The park length is served by a tarmacadam path circa 3m wide spanning 2.8km. There are also many rustic trails, woodland walks and gravel paths within the park. There is a public loo located in the middle of the park at the Allotments car park. You will need 25cent to access this loo.
Reviewed By magscork
If you're lucky enough to live within 5km of this park, you should go there every day! They have made a fantastic and varied amenity here. just walk, or do exercises, play games with your kids, let your kids play in the playground, follow the Fairy trail, explore the wild flower patches, learn about the history of the gunpowder mills, have a coffee, go to the skate park...
7. Lee Fields
8. Warrenscourt
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Hop Island Equestrian Centre
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
10. Lough wildlife sanctuary
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By lesliem910 - Cork, Ireland
A lake in a suburb of Ireland’s second largest city , unique would be only way to describe This Oasis , this lake was originally a Bog nigh on 80 yrs ago, over time it has become a 16 acre lake , favored by anglers and those just seeking a Pleasant walk in their neighborhood , from 5am to midnight all day every day ,hail ,Rain , or Snow , all levels of joggers frequent this sanctuary , Bats are accommodated in the Rows of tree all around its circumference , one has to duck and dive them in the summertime when they are most active, many species of waders ducks and wildlife make this their home in the summer and winters. Outdoor traditional Irish music is played here every Wednesday evening from June until the end of August , on the Southern corner is a Pub called the ‘Hawthorn’ great spot to have a cup of coffee , a bite to eat, or a beer or two! Music provided on Thursday and Saturday night , free entrance to all , on the north eastern corner is a cafe ‘ ‘Alchemy ‘, open from early morning to 7/9 pm most evenings , Bus from the city center takes about 7mins , so no excuses not to visit ! Once u walk around it , u will understand why it is so beloved of Corkinians ! Enjoy !
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