Things to do in Balbriggan
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Balbriggan, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Balbriggan is a town in County Dublin about 30 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 17 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, one national monument open to visitors within 20 km, one nationally rated heritage building in the town. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Balbriggan
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 17).
- Ardgillan Castle and Gardens is a real gem set in spectacular parklands and gardens. It overlooks the Irish Sea with a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains and…
- Skerries Mills, in North County Dublin, is a heritage centre made up of two historic windmills, a watermill, a mill pond, mill races and wetlands. The mill complex…
- Sonairte Visitor Eco-Centre and Gardens is an interactive visitor centre promoting ecological awareness and sustainable living situated in Laytown, County Meath. Its…
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the picturesque north Dublin village of Skerries to explore the history, heritage, coastal landscapes and nature of this vibrant town.…
- The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre is an intimate multi disciplinary arts centre and live entertainment venue located in the picturesque village of Naul in rural County Dublin.
- Located on Laytown Beach in County Meath, Sea View Saunas has a charming barrel sauna that comfortably accommodates up to 10 people for 45 minute sessions. This cosy…
- Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb is a true hidden gem located about 16km from Newgrange, near Ardcath, County Meath. The 5,000 year old tomb is decorated with…
- Celtic Tweed is an authentic Irish company based in Balbriggan, County Dublin. Irish handmade tweed and linen garments are designed and manufactured by master…
- Balbriggan Golf Club was founded in 1945, and is among the premier parkland courses in the Dublin area, just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. It has challenging water…
- Set on over 75 acres in Fingal, north County Dublin, Flynn Park Outdoor Adventures has extensive activity options on land, lake and sky for the whole family to enjoy…
- Discover McNally’s Family Farm Tours, an immersive journey into organic, seasonal and regenerative growing at the heart of North County Dublin’s rich farming landscape.
- For golf and everything in between, G Golf Ireland, based in Dublin, are experts in high end bespoke VIP golf holidays in Ireland, Scotland and Europe. Specialising…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in Balbriggan from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.
- Lusk Heritage Centre comprises of a 9th century round tower, a medieval belfry and a 19th century church. They form a unit, although they were built over a period of almost a thousand years.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Balbriggan and across Co. Dublin.
- Ireland's largest national park and the only one in the east, almost 23,000 hectares of blanket bog, heath, oak woodland and upland lakes south of Dublin.
- North Bull Island Nature ReserveA UNESCO biosphere on a sandy island in Dublin Bay, internationally important for wintering wildfowl and waders.
- Rogerstown Estuary Nature ReserveA tidal estuary near Rush that is a key roost for Brent geese and other wintering birds.
- Baldoyle Estuary Nature ReserveA sheltered north Dublin estuary and saltmarsh, important for wintering waterfowl.
Plan around Balbriggan
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Balbriggan covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €319,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Dublin.
Attraction data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 13 July 2026. Monuments from the National Monuments Service and heritage buildings from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (both data.gov.ie, CC BY 4.0). Trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Parks and reserves from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Opening hours and admission can change; check the linked site before travelling.