Marine Hotel

Howth

We are located on Howth Peninsula, itself a major tourist attraction.

Howth Head & Walks
Designated a Special Amenity Area with great walks by the cliffs and fabulous sea views. You can start off from the Hotel or take the bus or train the short distance to Howth Village to start your walk. Click here for a local Guide.

Jogging Routes
A real favourite with many of our guests is the abundance of scenic and safe jogging routes around the Hotel. The 'Slí Slainte' which is Gaelic for the 'Healthy Path', runs past the Hotel and is a great starting point for several routes that offer different distances, gradients etc. We recommend a look at routes suggested by other joggers who have posted local routes on the jogrunwalk.net website. Logon and type "Sutton Dublin 13" in the search box to see all the routes that start right on our doorstep.

Howth Demesne Grounds
Especially the Rhododendron Gardens in summer, are open to the public.

Howth Village & Pier
A very popular visitor attraction is the busy fishing village of Howth which is just 4km from the Hotel. There is a working fisheries pier with several well known fish merchants and restaurants that feature the local catch. The Howth Yacht Club Marina  adds a bit of colour to the scene while you can continue your exploration with a stroll on the East Pier which features a Lighthouse at the end.

Museum of Vintage Radio
Located in the Martello Tower in Howth village, the museum houses the extensive collection of wireless, radio and Morse equipment of curator, Pat Herbert. Open May-October 11am to 5pm.
W: www.vintageradio.ie

Howth Area
The ‘Howth is Magic' website gives comprehensive information of the attractions on our doorstep along with a useful visitors map.

Malahide

Malahide Castle and Demesne
This castle was built in the 12th Century by the Talbot family, who remained in residence until 1975. There are many period rooms on view and the castle contains the National Portrait Collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. The courtyard accommodates craft workshops and Tara's Palace, a spectacular display of dolls, antique toys and doll's houses. The Demesne has pleasant walks, play and picnic areas, a cricket pitch, tennis courts, 9-hole golf course and a pitch and putt course. Also within Malahide Demesne lie the Talbot Botanic Gardens, home to over 5,000 different species of plants.
T: +353-1-8462516
W: www.malahidecastle.com

Fry Model Railway Collection
This famous reproduction of the Dublin railway system from the 1920's is housed at Malahide Castle.
W: www.malahidecastle.com/malahidecastle/frymodelrailway.asp

Dublin City

We are within easy reach of all the City's attractions. For complete Dublin City tourist information visit www.dublintourism.com.
For national tourism information see www.failteireland.ie

Dublin Venues

• O2 Venue
• Croke Park
• Aviva Stadium
• Grand Canal Theatre
• Dublin Convention Centre

Fingal Area

Fingal is the area north and west within the County of Dublin. To see a comprehensive tourist map of the whole Fingal area, click here or see www.fingaldublin.ie

Local Places to Visit with Children

Playground
There is an excellent children's playground on the Sea front in Howth.

Leisureplex
Situated in Coolock, 6km drive, this site features a cinema multiplex, bowling alley, Q-zar, Pompeii Paints, Zoo, children's adventure play and a diner.

Dublin Zoo
Located in the Phoenix Park, 12km drive, the Zoo is always popular with children.

Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday:
9.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (in Summer) - 9.30 a.m. - Dusk (in Winter)
Sunday:
10.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m (in Summer) - 10.30 a.m. - Dusk (in Winter)

Directions to Zoo
Drive to the city centre via the Dublin Road, Fairview, Amiens Street. Cross the river Liffey and turn right down the quays as far as Heuston Station, turn right back over the Liffey and turn left onto Parkgate Street. Enter Phoenix Park at the main entrance off Parkgate Street and follow the Zoo signs. From the City centre the 25 & 26 buses from Middle Abbey Street pass the Zoo.