Cork attractions

Castle Road, Blackrock, , (4.67 km) (show on map)

This high-tech observatory is a lot of fun, from all...

– becca (Sep 23, 2008)

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(0.20 km) (show on map)

Type: Annual Jazz Festival

Usually takes place at the end of Oct, around the bank holiday weekend. It is a celebration of jazz music and attracts thousands of muscians and music fans from all over the world every year.

When I say free, the entertainment is, unfortunately...

– aisling (May 3, 2007)

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Lee Road, (2.57 km) (show on map)

Type: An interactive science centre.

Exhibits here include the 'feast for the senses' interactive area, the steam centre, the playground and much more.

Great day out. Staff really made us feel welcome, ki...

– anonymous (Apr 26, 2009)

Good value,great staff,relaxed and learned with the ...

– Babykins (Dec 18, 2008)

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St. Peter's, North Main Street , (0.47 km) (show on map)

This is another of Cork's free attractions. Inside t...

– becca (Oct 9, 2008)

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University College Cork, (1.63 km) (show on map)

Type: A cultural and educational institution

There not only the galleries in this institution but there are plenty of lecture facilities aswell as a restaurant and a gallery shop in the building.

It doesn't cost anything to visit the Lewis Gluxman ...

– becca (Oct 9, 2008)

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Fitzgeralds Park, (1.66 km) (show on map)

Type: A museum depicting the history of the region

The museum has collections of silver, glass and also displays some of the crochet work and lace which Cork was historically famous for.

Cork's main museum offers free admission and it's we...

– becca (Oct 9, 2008)

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Cornmarket St, (0.42 km) (show on map)

Coal Quay is a really great market to hit up if you'...

– becca (Oct 10, 2008)

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Emmet Place, (0.15 km) (show on map)

Type: An art gallery

A large collection of Irish and European art on show here. There are also a number of modern art pieces throughout the gallery. Guided tours of all the collections are also available.

This gallery is very close to St. Patrick's Street a...

– becca (Oct 9, 2008)

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Convent Avenue, Sunday’s Well, (1.94 km) (show on map)

You can walk in the footsteps of the many prisoners ...

– becca (Sep 23, 2008)

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Shandon, Cork

The Church of St. Anne's in Shandon it's nothing rea...

– sz1976 (May 2, 2007)

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Grand Parade (0.41 km) (show on map)

Type: Covered food markets

The Market has entrances on Princes Street, Patrick Street and Grand Parade. It is a covered market for fish, fruit, meat and vegetable. The origins of the market date back to James 1st in 1610, but the present building dates from 1768.

Here traders sell a huge selection of good from frui...

– becca (Oct 9, 2008)

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Church Street, (3.39 km) (show on map)

This is a really good way to get a great view of Cor...

– becca (Sep 23, 2008)

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Blarney, Co Cork (7.72 km) (show on map)

Type: Old castle

The castle was built almost 600 years ago. It is home to the famous stone of eloquence, and apparently if you kiss it, you will never be lost for words! You can also wander around the beautiful surrounding gardens.

Lets just say that not many people have NOT heard of...

– CryingHero (Jul 26, 2007)

It's a while since i was there, but i'm sure it hasn...

– mrlacey (May 2, 2007)

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Dean Street, Cork

St Finbarre's Cathedral is a splendid building. The ...

– mrlacey (May 2, 2007)

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