The Tourist Guide 1
Dublin The Camden - 84/87 Camden St, Dublin 2. Wh
en searching for the perfect mixture of sports, great atmosphere, good food and drinks, it is hard to beat The Camden. Located on the perpetually busy Camden Street on the southside of the city, this premiere sports bar is the place to find a wide variety of games and matches, including international sporting events. The Camden proudly boasts the title of owning the largest indoor 4k screen in all of Europe (bought from Arsenals’ Highbury Stadium), making it well worth the visit. Even if catching a match is not on the list of things to do, this location offers plenty of other reasons to stop in, including a busy nightclub at the weekends. Spaces within The Camden include two speakeasies, the main bar, the sports bar and The Five Lamps Brewery located upstairs. www.thecamden.ie The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland - Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Located only 3 kilometres from Dublin City Centre, the National Botanical Gardens in Glasnevin are a wonder to behold, a hidden gem that Dublin Northsiders try to keep secret. Get totally lost in hours of exploration and learning with numerous glass houses - The Great Palm House was built in 1883 and recently restored to its undisputed glory - and various garden features to explore across the grounds. This is the perfect place to bring the entire family on a beautiful day with guided and audio tours which communicate the significance and fascinating history of the National Botanical Gardens. Check out their website for info on specific talks and art exhibitions housed within the spaces. www.botanicgardens.ie Flynn Park Adventure Park - Courtlough - Balbriggan, County Dublin Just outside of Dublin’s city centre rests Flynn Park, an attraction filled with a collection of endless family activities to participate in. This includes an adventure tower, extensive water park, paintball and much more. The aforementioned water park consists of two courses on the water for different age groups and happens to be Dublin’s only inflatable water park. The adventure tower is the perfect place for those who seek a fun and exciting experience, with a total of 40 obstacles on the ropes course and a 150 metre zipline. www.flynnpark.ie Zipit Forest Adventures - Tibradden Wood, Cruagh, Dublin 16 With three locations across Ireland, Zipit Forest Adventures is one of the most exciting excursions for the entire family to enjoy. This attraction offers a unique outdoor experience as visitors traverse ladders, rope bridges and zip lines as high as 20 metres above the Irish wilderness. Escape the urban setting of Dublin and embark on an exhilarating adventure, conveniently located just over 30 minutes from the city centre. www.zipit.ie 9