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Bray Itineraries

Half a day or a full weekend. Here are the best ways to spend your time in Bray, planned step by step.

Whether you have a few hours off the DART or a full weekend to explore, these itineraries give you a local’s route through Bray. Each one links directly to the restaurants and activities along the way.

A Day in Bray from Dublin·5-6 hoursBray with Kids·5-6 hours

A Day in Bray from Dublin

5-6 hoursYear-round

The classic Bray day out: ride the southbound DART to the end of the line, walk the Victorian seafront, climb Bray Head for the views, and eat well on the way back down.

First timersWalkersDay trippers
  1. 1
    10:00·45 min from the city

    Arrive by DART at Bray Daly

    Take the southbound DART to Bray Daly, the end of the line. Step out and the seafront is a few minutes' walk away.

  2. 2
    10:45·45 min

    Walk the seafront promenade

    Stroll the 1.5km Victorian promenade from the harbour end past the bandstand towards Bray Head.

    View Bray Seafront Promenade
  3. 3
    11:30·2-2.5 hours

    Climb the Bray Head Loop

    Take the open Bray Head Loop up to the cross for the big views. The Cliff Walk to Greystones is closed, so this is the headland route.

    View Bray Head Loop Walk
  4. 4
    14:00·1 hour

    Lunch on the seafront

    Back down at sea level, eat at one of the Strand Road spots, like Platform for pizza.

    View Platform Pizza Bar
  5. 5
    15:00·1 hour

    A pint at the Harbour Bar

    Finish with a pint at the Harbour Bar, one of the best-loved pubs in the country, before the DART home.

    View The Harbour Bar

Bray with Kids

5-6 hoursYear-round

A family-friendly Bray day built around the seafront, the aquarium, and the farm market, with the option of the Air Display in summer.

FamiliesKidsRainy days
  1. 1
    10:30·1 hour

    Seafront and beach

    Start on the promenade and the Blue Flag south end of the beach for a run-around by the sea.

    View Bray Beach (South Promenade)
  2. 2
    11:30·1.5 hours

    Marine Life Bray

    Right on Strand Road, the aquarium is the reliable rainy-day or any-day option for younger children.

    View Marine Life Bray
  3. 3
    13:00·1 hour

    Lunch on the seafront

    Pizza at Platform or a casual bite on the prom keeps everyone happy.

    View Platform Pizza Bar
  4. 4
    14:00·2 hours

    Killruddery farm shop and grounds

    Head out to Killruddery for the daily farm shop and cafe and a wander in the historic grounds. The old Saturday market has ended, so any day works. Free to browse the shop.

    View Killruddery House & Gardens

Ready to plan your visit?

Check tide times, live DART departures, and the weather forecast before you head out.

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