What to do in Dublin for the day

Linda1971

Hello

I managed to get a flight to Dublin for myself, husband and 3 kids for 10p. One of my kids is 13 and the other 2 are 3 and 2. We are looking for any advice on what to do in Dublin (we are on a tight budget!!)

Regards:j

Rachie_B

do a search for all the other recent Dublin threads

theres a zoo ,a park with ducks etc

thats all i can remember off hand for families !

Rachie_B

heres one such thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=455975&highlight=Dublin

candygirl

we went for the day, and did the open top bus tour which takes you round all the main landmarks, and you get to see a lot of it that would be too far to cover in a day.we also did the shops and looked round trinity college, oh and went to see the oscar wilde statue and had a picnic in the park where it is.Have a great day:p

Linda1971

Many Thanks for your suggestions. Can't wait to go!!

Linda

docij

Try the amazing Bewley's Cafe on Grafton Street for fab coffee and other treats.

http://www.bewleyscafe.com/

Rachie_B

I will add to this thread, instead of starting another !!

we went to Dublin last yr ( myself and hubby) with ryanair penny flights.
this time ( end july) i am going with my sister and 3 boys between us ( 12,6 and 4)

just a day trip this time:)

we definitely want to go to the zoo,are there any discounts anywhere ?
anyone know what the food is like inside ? as we will probably have lunch there

any other daytrip money saving tips would be appreciated

xx

Diane65

Buy your bus ticket on line, it's only 10 euros for a family ticket which includes the airport bus to Dublin city centre.

Rachie_B

Diane65 wrote: »

Buy your bus ticket on line, it's only 10 euros for a family ticket which includes the airport bus to Dublin city centre.

thank you

where does this drop off do you know ?

last time we went straight to the hotel from the airport

but will want to go to the zoo this time

MrSmartprice

If you are going by bus from the airport to the centre, don't use the Airbus, which is about 6 or 7 euros each way per person. It is much cheaper to use the 41 service, which leaves from outside the terminal. It's about 1.30 euros. (Unless you do the bus tour which includes transfers.)

Kilmainham jail is worth seeing, although the kids may not be so keen. Bewlays is excellent, as already posted, for tea, coffee, cakes, and atmosphere. The Natural History Museum may appeal to kids as well as adults. And don't forget to drink some of the lovely Black Stuff!

lemontart

take a trip on the river boat lasts about 45 mins and only one doing this, just by the main bridge over the river. Make sure you have the right change for the busses and do not get on them at rush hr as nothing rush about and you can sit on the bus in the centre of dublin for a good hour, so airport run would take best part of 2 hrs with all the stops, there are of course musuems and art galleries but it rather depends on what age your children are,

and there are a couple of tour buses too,