Family Attractions Dublin

There's something for everyone at Dublin Zoo. Look out for keeper talks and animal feeding times. Wander through the spectacular grounds and enjoy the colors of the seasons. Dublin Zoo's team of expert horticulturalists take great care to ensure that the animals feel at home - at the same time making visitors feel they have entered another world.

Situated just 20 minutes from Dublin Zoo, Citywest Hotel offers the perfect place to explore this incredible habitat in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

For more information visit www.dublinzoo.ie or phone (01) 4748900

Family Zoo Package

Description:Visit the fantastic Dublin Zoo in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Fun for all the Family at Citywest Hotel with 2 nights Bed & Breakfast with dinner on one evening and a family pass to Dublin Zoo all inclusive for €269 Specific Terms: Subject to availability  Dinner based on a 3 course meal from a fixed price menu.

Leisureplex offers you the ultimate bowling experience with ball walls on all lanes, so bowlers of all levels can strike out!! Combined with Quasar, the most exciting game in town! With hi-tech lazer guns, detectors, smoke and music. Can you reach the enemies headquarters? 'Play the game that runs on Adrenalin - Not on Batteries'.

Just 10 minutes from this West Dublin Hotel.

For more information visit www.leisureplex.ie or phone (01) 459 9411

Vue Dublin is a 14 screen cinema with approximately 3,804 seats. The Shopping Centre has ample parking spaces and is surrounded by various restaurants and shopping facilities making for a great day out.

Located in The Liffey Valley Shopping Centre just 15 minutes from Citywest Hotel via the M50.

For cinema times visit www.vue.ie or phone 1520 501 000

The GAA Museum was established to commemorate, recognise and celebrate the GAA's enormous contribution to Irish sporting, cultural and social life since its foundation in 1884.

The museum houses a vast collection, including hurleys, jerseys, trophies, medals, programmes, publications and banners that illustrate the development of Gaelic games from ancient times to the present day.

Located underneath the Cusack Stand of Croke Park, GAA headquarters, the museum is  just 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel.

For more information visit www.crokepark.ie or phone (01) 819 2300

Imaginosity is a child-centered creative space for children under 9-years of age and their families. The centres 2.5 floors of exhibits are educationally designed to inspire life-long learning through play, igniting imaginations on the journey from curiosity to discovery.

Located 20 minutes from this Hotel in Saggart, Dublin 18 via the M50.

For more information visit www.imaginosity.ie or phone (01) 217 6130

The Straffan Butterfly Farm which is owned and run by Des and Iris Fox has been open to the public every summer since 1986. The butterfly exhibition continues to run every year during the months of June, July and August. This Butterfly Exhibition is an attempt to introduce people to the existence of the world of butterflies.

Straffan Butterfly Farm is located in Straffan, Co. Kildare only 25 minutes from Citywest Hotel.

For more information visit www.straffanbutterflyfarm.com or phone (01) 627 1109

Dublinia is now fast becoming one of the top family attractions in Dublin and a great place for a day out and combining fun with some learning about life in the medieval city and the world of the Vikings. Kids of all ages will love that they can interact with the exhibition itself allowing them engage, learn and share.

Dublinia  offers a ‘hands-on’ and ‘brains-on’ approach while always keeping the fun element. 

Located beside Christchurch Cathedral in Dublin City accessible via the LUAS.

For more information visit www.dublinia.ie or phone (01) 679 4611

For all budding chocolatiers and chocoholics a visit to the Butlers Chocolate Experience in Dublin, is a real treat for adults and children alike. Go along and have a look at the Butlers Chocolate factory and see for yourself how the award winning chocolates are created and learn about the history of Butlers since it was founded in Georgian Dublin in 1932.

The Butler’s Chocolate Experience is located 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel via the M50 Motorway.

For more information visit www.butlerschocolates.com or phone 01) 671 0599

National Sealife Centre on Bray’s Seafront is one of the top family attractions and is a perfect destination for a family outing. With over 24 different displays featuring over 90 different species.

Go and enjoy a journey through the magical world of underwater wildlife at the National Sealife Centre Wicklow.

Just 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel, the National Sealife Centre offers the perfect family day out in Co. Wicklow

For more information visit www.visitsealife.com or phone (01) 286 6939

Tayto Theme Park in Ashbourne Co. Meath is a modern and well run activity park with an excellent programme of activities for kids and is an unforgettable day out for the whole family. Tayto have turned 55 acres of Meath farmland into an American-themed park which is one of the first themed parks of its kind in Ireland with over 100 attractions. At Tayto Theme Park they have an abundance of facilities to make your visit to them more enjoyable.

Located just 40 minutes from this Newlands Cross Hotel.

For more information visit www.taytocrisps.ie/park or phone (01) 835 1999

Causey Farm is a family-run, fun based venue for a variety of entertainment, tourism and educational programs. The farm provides interactive cultural experiences in a friendly atmosphere for Irish and international groups, as well as fantastic family events for families and individuals. Their educational programs have an interactive, 'Hands-On' focus, visitors get to participate in all activities. For international tourists - learn about Irish culture the fun way! Dance a jig, play the bodhráin, cut turf in a bog, bake brown soda bread, see a sheepdog at work and more!

Causey Farm is located just a one hour drive from this Luxury Hotel In Dublin.

For more information visit www.causey.ie or phone (046) 9434135

The National Botanic Gardens is noted for its fine plant collections holding over 15,000 plant species and cultivars from a variety of habitats from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy such features as the Herbaceous borders, rose garden, the alpine yard, the pond area, rock garden and arboretum. The gardens are home to over 300 endangered plant species from around the world including 6 species, which are already extinct in the wild.

Located in Glasnevin, Dublin just 30 minutes from Citywest Hotel.

For more information visit www.botanicgardens.ie or phone (01) 804 0300

Established in 1946, the Irish National Stud combines an active role in the development and promotion of Irish bloodstock with its role as one of the country's major tourist attractions and it is the only Stud farm in Ireland open to the public.

Irish National Stud - Home to some of Ireland's finest thoroughbreds.

Japanese Gardens - The finest Japanese Gardens in Europe.

Horse Museum - a state of the art modern exhibition where the Sport of Kings comes to life.

Just 30 minutes from this West Dublin Hotel Accommodation

For more information visit www.irish-national-stud.ie or phone (045) 521 617

Located in the heart of the St James's Gate Brewery, the GUINNESS STOREHOUSE is Ireland's No. 1 Dublin tourist attraction.

Take a tour of this fantastic attraction to see how Guinness is made and bring alive a real segment of Irish history followed by a free pint in the Gravity Bar.

The Guinness Storehouse is located a short walk from the LUAS stop at St. James's Hospital in Dublin 8.

For more information visit www.guinness-storehouse.com or phone (01) 408 4800

Movies at Dundrum combines the top movie releases with great shopping at Dundrum Town Centre.

Located in Dundrum Town Centre just 20 minutes from Citywest Hotel via the M50.

For cinema times visit www.movies-at.ie/dundrum or phone 1520 880 333

Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Newgrange was built during the Neolithic or New Stone Age in the Boyne Valley. 

Newgrange is now recognised to be much more than a passage tomb. An Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance, much as present day cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries may be laid to rest. One of the most popular Cultural attractions in Dublin, a visit to Newgrange is a must!

Located one hour from Citywest Hotel via the M50 and M1 in Newgrange, Co. Meath.

For more information visit www.newgrange.com

Jeanie Johnston is an accurate replica of the original ship which sailed between Tralee in Co. Kerry and North America between 1847 and 1855. The ship is OPEN FOR VISITORS with guided tours being conducted daily

A tour of the re-created Jeanie Johnston enables visitors to see what it was like on board a wooden tall ship during the Famine era.

The Jeanie Johnston is docked in Dublin City and is accessible via the LUAS.

For more information visit www.jeaniejohnston.ie or phone (01) 4730111

The perfect way to explore Dublin City..

An award winning hop on, hop off sightseeing city tour of Dublin providing multi-lingual commentary in Spanish, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Russian, English and Irish. Kids commentary.

Pick up from Citywest Hotel daily.

Please contact the concierge on (01) 401 0922 for more information. 

Kill International Equestrian Centre for undisputed luxury for the equestrian enthusiast.
Owned by the Flannelly family the equestrian centre is one of the best equipped in Europe and provides outstanding facilities, the highest standards in horsemanship, and a friendly dedicated staff are delighted to tailor services to meet your needs.

Located just 15 minutes from this Hotel in Citywest, Co. Dublin.

For more information visit www.killequestrian.ie or phone (045) 877 333