This zoo was huge and had so many great things for kids. It is an easy to navigate zoo with…read morebasically one main walkway in a figure eight. Lots of great animals and the staff was so nice to our kids. There were two ladies showing my kids the orangutan exhibit and a mold of their hands, feet, and skulls and were very engaging. Would definitely come again, even though the prices are a little expensive but everything in Dublin is.

What a lovely Zoo! Never know what to expect from Zoos in other countries, but I really loved the…read morezoo here! Everything was so well kept up, clean, modern, and very beautiful. Animal welfare seemed to be kept paramount. The exhibits were well kept. I honestly have never seen so many animals out and active at any other zoo before, it was amazing!! We saw Wolves like less than 10 feet away it was amazing! If you love animals I would highly recommend to come here!!

If you're visiting Dublin and looking for a free, relaxed tourist spot to visit I'd highly…read morerecommend coming to Phoenix Park, one of the largest public parks in Ireland. We taxied up from city center to Phoenix Park and it wasn't too far. There are local bars and such not too far from the park if you need a snack or brew before hitting the park. We were told that this park sometimes hosts concerts and some major events, even that Obama had visited and spoke during one of his trips. The park is lush, spacious and with lots of nature to see. My favorite thing about this park is the free roaming deer that you can see. They are extremely friendly and gentle. It's so unique to get an experience like this to walk with deer and to have them be so comfortable that you can approach them and that there were so many. A beautiful place to spend an hour or two in nature and not far from Dublin City, worth checking out.

I didn't explore too much of Phoenix Park, just the end near the Wellington Monument. But what I…read moredid see is super. The park is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces in any European capital city. 1700 acres, it's home to the Dublin Zoo, the Flower Gardens and more. Lots of walking paths. Lots of monuments including the Wellington. Lots of meadows and woodlands and landscaped spots. The park is peaceful even with the buses running along its main avenue. There are a number of benches and lots of space for laying out a blanket for a picnic. Well worth the time to explore. [Review 1986 of 2024 - 167 in Republic of Ireland - 23008 overall]

Ok, it's quite small but it's a lovely place to pass some time. The staff are fantastic and so…read moreknowledgeable, I really enjoyed it and so did my kids. Take your time going through and you will see so much. Some of the older reviews are a little unfair, this is Bray Co. Wicklow, not Singapore or Sydney. Be realistic people.

This will not blow your mind that's for sure. Maybe if you are a small child and things just seem…read moreinfinately bigger and amazing then it will. So the tip here is to bring a child or pretend that you are a child. Honestly I thought it was a bit expensive for looking at fish, just over 10 euro. My wildlife rugged friend is reading over my shoulder at this and he disagrees and wants me to register that. Fair enough but he counts fish or something like that for a living so he would find it fun.

I have a young son, Gilles, he is 18 months old and his current lexicon consists of 3 words…read more.. tacter (tractor) mo (cow) and ship (sheep). so, when we brought him to Newgrange Farm a couple of weeks ago it was like all his future birthdays had come at once. leaving aside the critical view of an 18 month old ("tacter, tacter, tacter tacter...") for Mom and dad it was a very plesant day out and as a bonus if you pay the 2 euro each (child for free) and take the tractor ride you get nearly a full 360 view of the nearby newgrange hill (see my review on the monument) - \I'll not go into another rant about how important it is!

This isn't the most glamorous museum in Dublin, but it's worth a visit. If you really like seeing…read moreanimals from around the world, you can easily spend a couple hours here. It's several stories and a good way to pass the time between dining reservations, movie times, or just a rainy afternoon. The exhibits, of which there are over 10,000, are very old. The pelts on a lot of the animals are faded. A good portion of the animals were hunted, killed in a time when hunting wasn't as much of a hot button item (the museum was opened in 1857). I'm supremely creeped out by taxidermy, and there is an added level of creepiness and existentialism in viewing creatures that died up to 200 years ago. Still, it's a museum. The interest lies in seeing creatures native to Ireland, ones you haven't seen before, and ones you may never see again. It's not the happiest of museums to walk around in if you're sensitive to the plight of wild animals; however, you might just learn something, which I believe is the whole point of a museum.

Dublin has its fair share of museums that cater to many eclectic interests, but I have to say that…read morethe National Museum of Natural History really takes the cake for being one of the best. Not only is it free (thank you Irish tax payers!) but the sites inside are sort of incredible. Natural history buffs are going to enjoy all the different exhibits on both floors- some of which showcase species that have gone extinct like the giant Irish deer. You learn about the various creatures that once roamed this land and get a glimpse at how much evolution has changed the world. Mind you that it could feel a bit eerie inside given the amount of animals staring down at you, but it really places you in the heart of "Night at the Museum," which is totally what they were going for. Bring your family and stop by. It's certainly worth the half hour to at least roam the world inside!

I was here for Farmaphobia - which runs for about two weeks around Halloween. The farm is…read morerepurposed to be a scare fest and they do an amazing job. This year there were four 'experiences'. They make great use of the dark and suggestion and, well, people jumping out and scaring you. In practical terms crowd control is really good. They not only control the amount of tickets for a night, but also stagger your entry to each event so that there's never really any crowd related danger ... And so the people in front of you being scared doesn't spoil the surprise/fright for you. You can tell the scarers get really into it and they make a great effort to get a response. I recommend going with your jumpiest friends as that's the most fun. Three of the events were inside but they also have the 'field of screams' which uses the farm element of a huge cornfield to make a maze (a maze of maize if you will) and you will hear screaming all around you. It might make a good date - at least you'd know a lot about the person by the end of it - like if they push you into a ghoul to get away themselves you're probably not going to be bother with another date! The organisers are very good at keeping groups together and if you are really lost or stuck in a corner unable to find the way out in the dark, the scary ghosts will help you. But they love a screamer and will get the maximum response they can out of people. They even have a few scarers wandering the queues to keep you entertained/frightened while you wait. They're so good at it that I began to wonder if our groups biggest screamer had been marked as they all seemed to know! A great fun evening of entertainment!

I don't think I can say enough good things about this place! I visited as part of a group for a Hen…read moreparty & I don't think I've ever had so much fun. We baked bread, which sounds a bit old fashioned but using the Bride as our instructor, the guide made it all so fun (and in fact it culminated in a food fight). We then took our left over raw dough to feed the piglets, then we held lambs, milked a cow & fed a goat. When the tour guide asked if we would like to see the bride catching a cock you can imagine the reaction of the group, but watching the bride chase a rooster around a chicken enclosure was probably the funniest thing I had seen in years (until the bog race, but we'll get to that). After this we went into a barn hosue where we were told to paint the bride's life story on a wall and then the bride had to tell her story to ensure that everyone in the room knew every gorey detail of her life... Which we of course found hillarious! Then we went into another farm house which was a beautiful room that had a fire lighting & some bodhrans in it, but we didn't have a drum circle (although I do believe that's an alternative option). We did a ceilí! Which lead to many giggles. With spirits high we went to the bog, which was a short hay ride away (us singing songs along the route too), where the guide told us we were to be split into 2 groups & race around a tree in the centre of the bog; one team carrying the bride & one team carrying another member of the party. It was dirty, messy, disgusting and probably the funniest thing I have ever ever done as part of a group! After all that it was a lift back to the farm & in for tea & scones. Amazing! Ok the pros of the day were: 1. our guide. He accomodated us with everything we wanted to do from feeding the piglets to trying to re-arrange our tea break when we all got hungry in the middle of the day. He sang all our songs with us, joined us for tea and felt like part of the group rather than someone who was just showing us around. A nice touch on the part of the farm I feel. 2. Everything I have listed above! Just everything. It was all brilliant. 3. The tea & scones (which I believe were home made) & the jam that came with them was the best I've ever had! (Or maybe we were just starving by then. Con's of the day: 1. We were very hungry by the end of the day (this was more our fault than the farms, after a night of drinking a long day of activities is probably not wise on an empty stomach). 2. The bog was very messy & although you know to expect it it's very difficult to plan for. My suggestion is to bring a change of clothes & shoes! We were warned by the person organising to wear wellies but when you get to the bog you cannot wear the wellies going in so that was pointless! Tea would have been much more enjoyable without the mucky/wet feet!

We went to the Guiness brewery in Maryland in 2021 and have been wanting to go to the one in Dublin…read moresince then. My husband loves everything Guinness so in Oct of 2025 we made this plan real. There are timeslots to enter the brewery and everything is labeled well. We stood in line for our slot and the entry was smooth but once we were inside they completely forgot about us and let the next timeslot go first while everyone in our line just stood there not knowing what to do.. really sucky start if I'm being honest but it was all uphill from there. We went inside and it was a self tour where we were able to walk around at our own pace.. we had also booked the experience to have our picture printed over a pint of Guinness and I recommend that to everyone that comes here. We walked around every section, grabbed a pint and some food in the café and it was a perfect day. The whole experience once we were inside was smooth and fun with no hiccups. Definitely recommend coming here if you plan a trip to Dublin.

So, the Storehouse drew more people than the Eiffel Tower last year. The day we were there, 7,500…read morepeople were expected. It's wild. So if you're going to go, book the Connoisseur experience as soon as you've decide that you're going to Dublin. You get the full public experience plus 2 hours or so in a pub setting with a Guinness expert. It's quiet and fun: 16 people maximum. Several different beers to drink, plus s/he answers all your questions. Yes, it's crazy expensive but so much better than the crowds. While a factory tour would be better, this was a fun afternoon.

Although the bus tour only drove in, stopped for a rest stop, then left, the limited time looking…read moreout at this vast park in the city was a good experience. I would love to go back, there's an embassy residence on site, that I would like to explore. The roads around the center are narrow and tight. I wouldn't have wanted to drive the bus. If you have a young family, you could spend all day here.

Beautifully maintained walled and open Victorian gardens. We stopped to stroll and admire the…read moreluster - wishing our thumbs were as green. The visitors center is an educational experience for all ages & experience levels. The Cafe is especially nice with outdoor seating in the courtyard and inside. Make sure if you're a first time visitor look for the large evergreen tree just outside the watchtower gates. It's worth the time to walk inside her bows and experience to hidden charm of a Hobbit Lair.