Although Dublin is not a typical family destination, the capital of Ireland is still a perfect place for your family to enjoy a few days together. Many people often forget that Ireland has a beautiful landscape that can be a nice for your children to discover as well.
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Dublin has a lot to offer, enjoy the green landscape as well as the paved streets in the center, travel back in time and discover magical and traditional places. Here are some tips to discover Dublin with your family.
Citytrip Dublin: exploring with children
When you first set foot in Dublin, you want to start exploring the city immediately. But in every city, it is not easy to explore the city if you have never been in a particular the city, so we recommend you to start with a tourist route. In Dublin, you’ll find several options to start exploring: the hop-on-hop-off bus or by bike, a quiet and more relaxed way to discover a new place. Especially if your children are not very young anymore, we recommend you to discover the city by bike. So, let’s start the journey!
Dublinia: next to Christ Church you will find this museum that opened their doors in 1993. The museum has various exhibitions that will tell you everything about the history of the city during the time of the Vikings and the Middle Ages. It is a great way to explore the history, tradition and culture of Dublin for the whole family. In addition, the building has a tower with 96 stairs that will give you an impressive city view.
Trinity College: this Dublin knowledge center is one of the most recognized academic centers in the world. Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Elizabeth I and is still part of the University of Dublin. In addition, it has some of the most beautiful libraries in the world:: the Long Room and Book of Kells are the two main attractions and although you can not take pictures, it is worth the visit.
The statue of Molly Malone: it is possible that you will meet this famous citizen while visiting Dublin. Some say that Molly is just a legend and others say that this Irish character really existed. Anyway, today is Molly Malone a life-size statue of a beautiful woman in a long dress with a cart full of seafood baskets for sale. It is said that Molly died of fever, but she is still remembered due to her statue and a popular song that tells the story about her life.
Dublin Castle: children often love to see castles and visiting castles is also a fun and interactive way to discover the local history, so if you travel to Dublin with the whole family, you can not forget to visit Dublin Castle. The castle has 44,000 square meters, it contains two museums, two gardens and it offers guided tours. The old fort has changed over the years and has been transformed into a cultural center that tells the history of the city. Besides, here you will find the Chester Beatty Library, which contains a large number of manuscripts, icons, engravings and documents that reflect the cultural diversity of Asia, Africa and Europe.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral: of course, the saint of Ireland has a wonderful church in his honor which can be found in Dublin. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is an imposing building surrounded by beautiful gardens. The story goes that the place where the cathedral was founded, was formerly the location where the holy baptized those who converted to Christianity. This is also the place which St. Patrick used for baptizing and nowadays is an impressive place of worship.
Saint Stephen’s Green: this Victorian-style park is one of the most beautiful green spots that can be found in the city. You will find the park at the end of Grafton Street and is perfect for spending a break or just spending some time with the family. In the park you will find a number of bridges crossing the park besides the flora and fauna. If you are on a family holiday in Dublin then this park is the perfect place for children to play outside, to relax, to enjoy nature and to capture the best pictures.
Dublin Zoo: the perfect activity for the whole family. Especially in Dublin, because Dublin Zoo is located in the beautiful Phoenix Park. This enormous natural park has many suprises, there is a chance that you will encounter deers walking through the park, or you can discover the residence of the president of Ireland in this park. Time to explore!
Ha’penny bridge over the Liffey river: the halfpenny bridge is a pedestrian bridge that is located in the middle of the city and crosses the Liffey river. The Ha’penny bridge is one of Dublin’s most famous bridges and offers some beautiful views of this part of the city, especially at sunset.
Time for two during your city trip in Dublin
A family citytrip to Dublin is a great experience, but we know that you also need some time for two during the vacation. If you have this option, choose to enjoy an evening in the Temple Bar district, where you can find many pubs to drink a Guinness, listen to live music or enjoy street shows.
Dublin is a destination with many places to discover for all members of the family. Due to the friendly and open character of the Irish, you will not feel strangers during a holiday in Dublin. Time to meet this green country full of legends and magical stories. Are you ready for a city trip to Dublin?