Local Attractions
Known as the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow is home to an abundance of natural beauty, located within 30 minutes from The Martello Hotel.
Explore the options that are on The Martello's doorstep, start with a walk on the Bray Promenade and choose from the many restaurants, cafes and ice cream shops that are on offer.
Bars & Restaurants:
Fancy a glass of wine along with a few small plates? Conlon's Wine Bar is your go to spot located on Brennan's Parade.
Award winning Platform Pizza offers delicious fresh pizza & pastas for the whole family to enjoy.
No visit to Bray would be complete without a visit to one of Ireland's oldest pubs and locals' The Harbour Bar. The Harbour Bar offers unmatched character and charm with live music, toasted sandwiches and the opportunity to soak up a very unique atmosphere. Fish Bar in the courtyard offers lots of fresh fishy fare and is open daily.
Find yourself strolling up Bray Main Street? Pop into Frank Duff's for a pint and enjoy the cosy atmosphere.
Craving some Indian or Pakistani food? Order from award winning Daata - truly authentic Pakistani food, made fresh to order including well known Indian cuisine classics.
Bray Head and the Loop Walk
To get some of the most stunning views of Bray, look no further than Bray Head. The hill dominates the end of the promenade and the stone cross atop the hill is an iconic feature of the town. While the climb is not particularly daunting, some parts can be a bit of a challange and require some scrambling. But if the hike up doesn't leave you breathless the views sure will!
Although the Bray to Greystones coastal path is currently closed, there is an alternative Bray Head Loop Walk that takes you inland towards Bray Golf Club and Windgates. Enjoy views of the Irish Sea, The Wicklow Mountains, Bray, Greystones and beyond. For more information see www.Bray.ie
Kilruddery House & Gardens
Often described as a wonderful place to escape for a great day out, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. There’s so much to see and explore. Nature has never been more relaxing with leisurely walks in one of Ireland’s most renowned gardens, filled with beautiful planting and wooded areas, water features and distinctive outdoor “rooms”. A delightful Tea Room and guided tours of one of Ireland’s Great Historic Houses are just some of the other treats on offer.
Shoreline Leisure
Pool, fitness and leisure centre consisting of a 25m swimming pool, learner pool, fitness suite, two group fitness studios, 4 floodlit astro-pitches and sauna / steam rooms.
Squirrel Scramble
Squirrel Scramble is an adventure tree park that offers fun for all the family at Killruddery House and Gardens. Experience the wonderful natural forest with more than 50 different challenges to climb, balance, slide and crawl, 12 ziplines big and small spread across 5 levels. Zoom along the zip-lines through narrow passages in the woods for a thrilling adventure!
Bray Bowl
Bray Bowl is a an entertainment centre and party venue located beside Bray Dart station. At Bray Bowl they have a wide choice of activities to choose from to suit all ages. Activities include a brand new state of the art Quasar Laser Tag arena & system with 30 guns, along with a brand new Ticket Redemption Arcade with all the latest attractions. On top of that they have Tenpin Bowling (16 lanes), Pool tables (8 ball & 9 ball), Video Arcades & Snooker.
Sugarloaf
Great Sugar Loaf Mountain dominates the skyline as you drive south from Dublin into Wicklow. This unique mountains stands apart from the rest of the upland and is instantly recognisable by its conical shape. The route starts in a car park on Red Lane under a concrete arch. The obvious track leads you up onto a shoulder where the track turns right with loose rock underfoot. A steep climb brings you to the summit and return the same route.
Glendalough
Glendalough is a glacial valley renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. Glendalough is also a recreational area for picnics, for walking along networks of maintained trails of varying difficulty, and also for rock-climbing.
Powerscourt House & Waterfall
Powerscourt is one of the world’s great gardens. Set against the backdrop of the great Sugarloaf Mountain, Powerscourt is stunning in every season. From the ornate Italian Gardens, to the formal walks of the Rose and Kitchen Gardens, there are many hidden treasures to explore. With over 200 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers this 47 acres has something for everyone.
Wicklow National Park
The National Park which covers much of upland Wicklow, contains an area of approximately 20,000 hectares (49,421 acres). This includes large areas of mountain blanket bogs, including the Lugnaquilla and Liffey Head Bog complexes and Glendalough Wood Nature Reserve. The National Park provides protection for the landscape and the wildlife, from rare orchids to the wild and beautiful Peregrine Falcon. Wicklow Mountains National Park runs a wide variety of activities for groups and individuals of all ages. Activities are free of charge and include field trips, nature walks, lectures and workshops.
Brittas Bay
Brittas has a 5km stretch of powdery sand and sand dunes, it is designated as a proposed Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is an area of ecological importance and habitats of interest include sand dunes, ferns and grassland areas. The landscape is dominated by the dunes which cover approx 100 hectares. The beach is life guarded throughout the bathing season.
Golf Courses
Bray Golf Club
Woodbrook Golf Course
Old Conna Gold Club
Powerscourt
Druids Glen
Arklow
Macreddin
Dun Laoghaire
Shopping - Dundrum Town Centre
Dundrum Town Centre is a shopping centre located in Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland. It is Ireland's largest shopping centre and is the ultimate destination for shopping and entertainment
