Leinster district, Ireland

Places to visit near Bray

Bray is a town in Leinster district, Ireland, home to about 32,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 65 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 parks. The must-see places are Most Holy Redeemer (1 km), Christ Church (1 km) and Queen of Peace (1 km).

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Bray, Ireland
Bray, Leinster district, Ireland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bray at a glance

Location
Leinster district, Ireland
Population
about 32,600
Coordinates
53.2028° N, 6.0983° W
Places within 50 km
240 (240 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bray

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bray: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bray

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bray. The closest is Kilcroney Church (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bray

71 churches within 100 km of Bray. The closest is Most Holy Redeemer (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bray

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bray. The closest is Bray Head (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Bray

32 parks within 100 km of Bray. The closest is People's Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bray

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bray. The closest is Knocksink Wood (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Bray

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bray. The closest is Sandymount Strand (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bray
  2. 2 km Bray Head · viewpoint, Leinster
  3. 2 km Queen of Peace · church, Leinster
  4. 3 km Kilcroney Church · heritage site, Leinster
  5. 3 km Christ Church · church, Leinster
  6. 1 km Most Holy Redeemer · church, Leinster
  7. 1 km Back to Bray

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How to reach Bray

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    Within 15 km of Bray

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4980Kilcroney Church (4 km)
    Churches6571Most Holy Redeemer (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4044Bray Head (2 km)
    Parks3032People's Park (12 km)
    Other attractions2226National Library of Ireland (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Knocksink Wood (8 km)
    Beaches & coast78Sandymount Strand (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Dalkey Island (10 km)
    Waterfalls33Powerscourt Waterfall (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Lough Tay (20 km)
    Treks22Dublin Mountains Way (14 km)
    Museums22Museum of Literature Ireland (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Dublin Mosque (23 km)
    Temples11Temple Bar (24 km)

    Bray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bray?

    Most Holy Redeemer (church, about 1 km), Christ Church (church, about 1 km), Queen of Peace (church, about 1 km), Bray Head (viewpoint, about 2 km), Kilcroney Church (heritage site, about 4 km), Barnaslingan - Pine Loop Trail (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bray?

    240 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 65 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 22 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bray?

    Kilcroney Church, about 4 km by road; Killiney Church (ruin) (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bray?

    Most Holy Redeemer, about 1 km by road; Christ Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bray?

    Bray Head, about 2 km by road; Barnaslingan - Pine Loop Trail (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bray?

    Start in Bray, visit Bray Head, then Queen of Peace, then Kilcroney Church, then Christ Church, then Most Holy Redeemer, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bray?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Bray

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bray’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bray on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.