Things to do in Rush
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Rush, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Rush is a town in County Dublin about 22 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 33 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, two national monuments open to visitors within 20 km, one nationally rated heritage building in the town. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Rush
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 33).
- The Wild Fowl Reserves in the natural valley in which most of north County Dublin lies, results in large areas of wetlands, where slow flowing rivers and the sea meet…
- Donabate Beach which is also known as Balcarrick Beach is located in Donabate, North County Dublin. It is a south east facing, gently sloping sandy beach…
- Visit Casino Model Railway Museum, home to Cyril Fry's collection of model trains, in the refurbished thatched Casino Cottage located in the heart of Malahide…
- Lambay Island, off the coast of Portrane and Rush, County Dublin, is a hidden sanctuary of nature, history and creativity. Relax and recharge with their historical…
- 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…
- Newbridge House & Farm is a beautifully preserved 18th century Georgian mansion set within 370 acres of scenic parkland in County Dublin. Visitors can enjoy woodland…
- 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…
- Malahide Castle and Gardens is on 250 acres of parkland in the pretty seaside town of Malahide in County Dublin. It was both a fortress and a private home for nearly…
- The small town of Donabate and nearby Portrane Peninsula together form a historically rich area in Fingal, County Dublin, which have seen continuous human activity…
- 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.…
- Discover Dublin's offshore islands thriving in undisturbed beauty, peace and tranquility. Malahide Charter Boat in County Dublin offers three types of tours around…
- The Westbury Casino, is a premier gaming and card club, located in the heart of Malahide Village on the East Coast, North of Dublin City. It consists of 3 areas of…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km, plus nationally rated buildings in Rush 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.
- The Casino was designed by Sir William Chambers as a pleasure house for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Rush 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 Rush
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Rush covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €475,000.
- 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.