Free To Visit
Free Places to Visit and Things to do in Ireland
Ireland has an abundance of places to visit and things to do that are free for families to explore. Have a look through some of familyfun.ie's best picks. We have included places that are of historical significance along with others that are of general interest and / or renowned for their natural beauty.
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Samhain Halloween At Marlay Park
Visit Marlay Park in your Halloween costume for an afternoon of |
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National Botanic GardensThe 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 around the world. Holds Family Events |
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National Gallery of IrelandThe National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish art and European master paintings. Admission to the permanent collection is FREE |
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Pearse MuseumSt. Enda's Park One of Dublin city's most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, waterfall and walled garden. |
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War Memorial GardensThese gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914 – 1918 war. |
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Maynooth CastleThis great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the Geraldines. |
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Kilkenny Castle ParkThe Castle Park includes all the walled demesne parkland to the south and the formal terraced gardens to the north .There is a small burial ground, a woodland walk, lake and a childrens playground. |
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Claypipe Visitor Centre RoscommonThe village of Knockcroghery was famous for almost 300 years as a centre for the production of clay pipes or "dudeens".Here you will see the craft of making pipes using the original tools and methods. |
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Model Arts and Niland Gallery SligoThe Model Arts and Niland Gallery is a virbrant centre for the arts in Sligo, hosting work from all over the world.NOTE: TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT, |
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Dublin Civic MuseumVisitors to the museum will learn about a whole range of different aspects of life in Dublin through the ages from the exhibits which include a collection of objects from Viking Dublin . |
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Gallery of Photography DublinSince its inception in 1978 the Gallery has become Ireland's premier venue for photography. It has staged exhibitions with many of the major names in contemporary photography. Entry Free |
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Garda Museum And Archives DublinThe museum contains a vast amount of archival and artefactual relating to An Garda Siochana, Royal Irish Constabulary and the Dublin Metropolitan Police.Admission is FREE |
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Irish Jewish Museum DublinThe display includes memorabilia relating to the Jewish communities in Ireland, depicting their important, though small, place in Ireland's cultural and historical heritage. Admission FREE |
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Irish Museum of Modern Art DublinThe Irish Museum of Modern Art is Ireland's leading national institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art. Admission is FREE. |
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The Iveagh GardensThe Iveagh Gardens are among the finest and least known of Dublin's park and gardens. |
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Trim Castle MeathTrim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, was constructed over a thirty-year period by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter. |
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The Wexford Wildfowl ReserveThe Wexford Slobs are internationally famous for wild geese which spend the winter months here. The first geese came to the Slobs in 1898. |
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Dwyer McAllister Cottage WicklowIt is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and whitewashed inside and out. Opens Mid June to mid Sept. |
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Wicklow Mountains National ParkWicklow Mountains National Park covers part of a mountain range that extends over most of County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. |
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The Burren PerfumeryThe Burren Perfumery was founded 35 years ago at the centre of a quiet valley in the heart of the Burren. |