Things to do in Sallins
Attractions, heritage sites and walks around Sallins, drawn from open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
In brief
Sallins is a Co. Kildare town about 29 km from Dublin city centre. Open datasets list 22 Fáilte Ireland visitor attractions within 10 km, two national monuments open to visitors within 20 km. Everything below comes from published sources, refreshed regularly.
Attractions near Sallins
Visitor attractions listed by Fáilte Ireland within 10 km (top 12 of 22).
- The Johnstown Garden Centre is a large, award winning garden centre found near Naas in County Kildare. It was established in 1974. The garden centre has expanded and…
- The Punchestown Standing Stone is the tallest and most remarkable of several long stones in County Kildare. It is found beside Punchestown Racecourse.
- The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden,two attractions in the same place, are located only 15kms west of Dublin and are 5kms from 2 arterial roads, N4 and N7
- The Lodge Park Walled Garden is located at The Steam Museum in Straffan, County Kildare. It is found adjoining one of Ireland's magnificent historic houses, Lodge Park.
- Enjoy a thrilling family day out at Leinster’s largest hedge maze at the Kildare Maze, in County Kildare.
- The village of Kilteel lies six miles north of Naas at the foot of the Wicklow mountains. It is here that we find Kilteel Castle.
- Lock 13 Brewpub is a cosy canal side venue located in Sallins, County Kildare. It offers warm local hospitality, and brewery tours every weekend.
- Kildare Brewing Company, along the Grand Canal in the picturesque village of Sallins, County Kildare, is a 1,000L micro-brewery based on site at the Lock 13 Brewpub.…
- Naas Adventure Sports brings adventure right into Naas Town center. Try out our multi-activity camps for Easter and summer holidays. For a birthday parties, family…
- Race Circuit catering for Car and Motorcycle Racing & Shows with Motor Racing Experience and Supercar Driving Experience activities. Also hosting training,…
- The Irish Horse Gateway's mission is to connect buyers to sellers of Irish horses and ponies and promote the Irish horse and pony internationally. It is located in…
- Escape to the enchanting Treehouse Sauna in Naas, County Kildare, where stunning River Liffey views await. Indulge in a tranquil experience for relaxation,…
Heritage and monuments
National monuments open to visitors within 20 km.
- This great stone castle was founded in the early 13th century and became the principal residence of the Kildare branch of the Geraldines.
- The ancient church of Old Kilcullen is situated on a high hill with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Walks and nature
Waymarked trails from Sport Ireland's National Trails Register and NPWS parks and nature reserves, starting near Sallins and across Co. Kildare.
- Pollardstown Fen Nature ReserveThe largest remaining spring-fed fen in Ireland, on the edge of the Curragh, with a boardwalk.
Plan around Sallins
- What's on across Leinster this week, refreshed every Monday.
- Thinking of moving here? Living in Sallins covers prices, rents and schools. Median sale price €421,000.
- See every nationally rated heritage building and monument in our heritage guide to Co. Kildare.
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.