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IS PHOENIX PARK IN DUBLIN WORTH VISITING

As a local Tour Guide in Dublin, I would strongly recommend visiting Phoenix Park!

BEST WAY TO GET TO PHOENIX PARK FROM DUBLIN CITY

For a start from Dublin City Centre, Phoenix Park is easy to get to!

  • WALK – It is within a 30 minute walk from Christchurch Cathedral, Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and O’Connell Bridge.
  • BUS – There are numerous Bus services to Phoenix Park from Dublin City. The Journey time will take anything from 10 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Download the TFI Live App for the best up to date travel information on which Bus to take nearest to where you are and for real time arrival information.
  • TRAM – Take the Red Line Luas from Dublin City (Abbey Street or Jervis Stops) to the Museum stop, which will take less than 10 minutes and it is a 5 minute walk from the Museum Luas stop
  • CAR – Again depending on Traffic but from Dublin City Centre the journey should be less than 20 minutes.

HOW BIG IS PHOENIX PARK & HOW BEST TO GET ROUND THE PARK

Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled/enclosed parks in the world measuring circa 11 kilometres/7 miles inside.

You could easily spend a few hours walking in the Park and still not get to see everything inside.

If you don’t want to walk it then you can hire a Bike at the main entrance (just off Parkgate Street). Look up https://www.phoenixparkbikes.com/ for more information.

WHY GO TO PHOENIX PARK

There are so many things to do and see in Phoenix Park including the below:

  • Visit Dublin Zoo which is one of Dublin’s best attractions and in particular a great thing to do if you are looking for something to do with kids in Dublin.
  • Get to see Phoenix Parks Deers up close. Please do not feed them!
  • Get to see the outside of the private residence of the Irish President.
  • Visit the natural beauty of the numerous Gardens located every few minutes as you walk around.
  • It is accessible for most of the day and there are small cafes on the grounds.
  • Get to do some people watching of Dublin people.
  • In my opinion the best place close to Dublin City Centre to go for a run if you are looking to do so.
  • Possible to watch some free open sports matches taking place including Gaelic Football, Hurling, Rugby, Soccer, Cricket, Polo and many more.
  • Enjoy the Nature and take in the fresh air with little or no noise or pollution.
  • And of course take in some exercise either walking, running or cycling around the Park.

Lastly, feel free to visit dublinprivatetour.com to learn about the best things to do in Dublin!

Watch this video below to get a visual reference of why Phoenix Park is worth visiting when in Dublin………