Where is a good picnic spot in and around Dublin?

Question

Looks like it's going to be nice weather this weekend. Where would you go to have a picnic?

Dublin, Ireland, that is.

Answer 1

All the parks mentioned are nice... but I would still go for the Iveagh Gardens off Harcourt Street.
It's really quiet and peaceful with just a nice amount of people there. Not crowded like the other parks because a lot of people don't know how to find the entrance.
Lots of flowers, a waterfall, interesting features to explore, and lots of good picnic spaces, there is a large depression on one side that is perfect as a picnic place.

Answer 2

Phoenix park is a lovely place for a picnic. It's got lots of green area and you might even see some deer. You could always try the park opposite Stephens green. If you go right in to it it opens up with a fountain, benches and lots of green area. Another place is Trinity college. Go in under the arch and there is a big area where people just lie about on the grass. It's huge and nice place to chill out. Hope some of these help.

Answer 3

There are loads of places!
Phoenix park and St. Stephen's Green in the city centre, or there's a nice park in Drumcondra near Fagan's pub. I live in Blackrock and there's a nice park there too. The beaches in Dun Laoghaire and Killiney are good too (you could walk up Killiney hill and have your picnic there!), or on the north side of Dublin, Howth is lovely.

Answer 4

There's a beautiful park hidden away on the left of Harcourt Street beyond St Stephens Green heading south. half way up harcourt Street you'll see a turnoff with gates and trees at the bottom. the garden is the most beautiful park i've been to in Dublin. I dare ya to find a better one-i lived there for 4 years.

Answer 5

Definatly try howth, i'd suggest a walk on the pier, definatly go on the cliff walk, there are many great beaches there, if its in the summer, and you like adventure, ask someone to direct you to the bailey jumps, or jamesons pools, they're brilliant. I'd also try st. stephans green, trinity college, or skerries, and if your in skerries, make sure you stop in to the stoop your head pub, the people are very welcoming to tourists, and the food is great! Also you should go to clontarf and visit st. annes park! and stay for a while, theres many winding paths, old buildings, gardens etc, and lots of legends and myths there too! its great for kids! i would also try out the botanic gardens, its great for a picnic, and at the time of the art show, theres alot of beautiful sculptures there. I would also suggest Malahide castle and ardillin castle! They're great too! and usually aren't crowded at all! Also if your looking for a little culture go to temple bar, especially on a saterday, if you go to the open market, theres great food, and they gaeity school of acting is in one of the buildings above it, so you can here children singing etc. while you eat!

Answer 6

Phoenix park and St. Stephen's Greene, or go out to Malahide or Howthe. There's good beaches up around Skerries.

Answer 7

Any of the parks - especially the ones people always forget, like St. Anne's. Alternatively, there are the beaches.

Answer 8

Phoneix Park - plenty of Space and lots of Deer to look at for kids.

Answer 9

Yea, Phoenix Park. But watch out, them deers are vicious, and make sure you take an umbrella.

Answer 10

which side of Dublin? i love wicklow glen da lough ,powerscourt and melifont abbey it depends where your travelling from.myself and my partner where out in melifont last week twice and it was fab