The Hotel that’s close to the action

Crowne Plaza Dublin BlanchardstownThe Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, Ireland's newest 4 Star luxury hotel, offers a unique location setting this hotel apart from all other hotels in Dublin whether it’s for business, leisure or shopping.

With the Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland’s largest shopping centre on our doorstep, the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown offers guests an ideal hotel location for shopping, cinema, bars and leisure facilities in Dublin. Ample complimentary car parking is available to all our guests.

The hotel is accessible for all and is close to some of Dublin's major tourist and leisure attractions. It is a great base from which to explore Dublin Zoo, the National Aquatic Centre or to engage in some retail activity.

Kids Pizza Making at the Crowne Plaza Dublin BlanchardstownThe Forchetta Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is currently offering children’s pizza making every Friday and Saturday evening between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.

Each child is given a chance to make their own creation while kitted out in an apron and chef’s hat which is a perfect opportunity for a photograph.

After preparing the pizza our chef will then take the pizzas, cook them and deliver them back to the table for everyone to enjoy.

So why not come down to The Forchetta Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown and let us entertain the kids while you enjoy a glass of wine.

Kids under-12 eat free when they are staying in the hotel.

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National Aquatic CentreThe National Aquatic Centre boasts fantastic facilities for families with children or “big kids”.

Facilities include The Pirate Ship, Master blaster, Wave Machine, Flow Rider, Dark Hole, Flume Slides and The Lazy River. Enjoy!

National Aquatic Centre is Ireland’s premier venue for competition swimming, diving & water polo, and it’s just 5 minutes from Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.

Facilities include 50m by 25m Olympic sized swimming pool, gymnasium and seating for 2,500 spectators.

www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie(01) 646 4300

Dublin ZooDublin Zoo is one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions and is located in The Phoenix Park.

On your trip you will encounter giraffes, zebras, tigers, lions, hippos, elephants, monkeys, penguins and many more!

Why not stop and eat at the Meerkat Restaurant where you can dine in front of the meerkat enclosure and choose from a variety of dishes.

www.dublinzoo.ie (01) 474 8900

www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie(01) 646 4300

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U.C.I. CinemaU.C.I. Cinema is located within the Shopping Centre and is perfect for all ages.

The cinema hosts the top blockbusting movies to see, along with special previews, early kids movies & all the important popcorn & sweets to keep you going throughout the film!

See the activity board in the hotel’s lobby for up-to-date listings.

www.uci.ie 1520 880 000

LeisureplexLeisureplex is also located within the shopping centre complex and is action packed with games and activities for all ages.

Try bowling, animal zoo playground, Q-zar, dodgems, indoor soccer, arcade & karaoke. Then when you’re finished head to the fast food café or back to the hotel for a bite to eat in the bar.

www.leisureplex.ie (01) 822 3030

Fort LucanOutdoor Adventure World

Fort Lucan is a fully supervised outdoor adventure playground for children aged 2-14. Kids create their own adventures as they discover secret slides, climb 40ft towers and high walkways before zipping across the aerial runways. There are also two waterslides with awesome bends, twists and drops.

For opening hours call (01) 628 0166 / www.fortlucan.com

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Newgrange FarmNewgrange Farm is a 333 acre farm situated in the beautiful and historic Boyne Valley and surrounds the famous National Monument of Newgrange. This is a genuine family owned and run working farm/educational facility where adults and children can try the “hands-on” experience of bottle feeding, holding, petting and seeing all the usual farm animals and poultry.

www.newgrangefarm.com(041) 982 4119

Rathbeggan Lakes Set in the gently sloping valley of the River Tolka, this beautiful springfed Stillwater complex could be miles from anywhere. Hard to believe its less than 10 minutes from Dublin’s busy M50.

With a choice of 4 different fishing lakes and a selection of other family friendly activities on offer we’re sure you will find something for everyone to enjoy.

You don’t have to be a fisherman to enjoy Rathbeggan Lakes. Come and see all the animals in our Pet Farm, play in the playground, have a picnic or a barbeque or just go for a leisurely walk followed by a nice cup of coffee. There really is something here for everyone with Tackle Shop and Coffee Terrace, Children’s Playground, Pet Farm, Kiddy Fishing, Mini-Football Pitch, Garden Games, Birthday Parties, Nature Trail, Picnic Areas, Frisbee, Golf and Falconry.

www.rathbegganlakes.com(01) 824 0197

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Draíocht TheatreEnjoy a pre theatre dinner at the hotel and then stroll across to Draíocht for an evening of entertainment.

Draíocht is a multipurpose venue used for a broad range of activities, including drama (both professional and community) dance, classical and traditional music, comedy and much more. See the Activity Board in the hotel’s lobby for up-to-date listings of what is going on in Draíocht! www.draiocht.ie (01) 885 2622

Blanchardstown Shopping CentreBlanchardstown Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping centres in Ireland. It boasts 180 shops, 3 retail parks, cinema, theatre, restaurants, bars, salon and much more!

Located just across the road from the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown – you have plenty to keep you occupied throughout your stay!

www.blanchardstowncentre.com (01) 822 3030

www.blanchardstowncentre.com

Spoilt For Choiceat Blanchardstown Centre

180 SHOPS

4 DEPARTMENTSTORES

3 RETAIL PARKS

9 SCREEN CINEMA

7000 FREEPARKING SPACES

20 RESTAURANTS1 HOTEL

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am-9pm SATURDAY 9am-7pmSUNDAY / BANK HOLIDAY 11am-6pm

A|wear, BT2, Debenhams, Dunnes Stores, French Connection,H&M, Marks & Spencer, Oasis, Penneys, River Island, Schuh,TK Maxx, Top Shop, Vero Moda, Wallis, Zara and many more!

The Phoenix ParkThe Phoenix Park is a historic landscape of unlimited importance & one of the largest designed landscapes in any European city.

With 707 hectares of land, the Phoenix Park is a beautiful spot for a picnic, bike ride, walk or visit.

It’s free, home to Dublin Zoo, Farmleigh Estate & is less than 15 minutes from Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.

Farmleigh Estate Farmleigh Estate is located in the Phoenix Park. Farmleigh Estate opens from Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, March to December. Entrance is free of charge.

The Estate is occasionally closed due to Government Business so it is advisable to check the website before visiting.

www.farmleigh.ie(01) 815 5900

Fairyhouse RacecourseFairyhouse Racecourse is located only 15 minutes from the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown. Home to the Grand National, Fairyhouse is now firmly established as one of the most modern facilities in the country, providing an outstanding level of comfort and service. There are numerous bars within the enclosure including the Bobbyjo Bar, the ground floor tote hall bar, the ground floor Jameson stand bar, private bars for annual members and owners & trainers.

www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie(01) 825 6167

Hollystown Golf Club Hollystown Golf Club is a well recognised and highly rated Parkland Golf Course located only 10 minutes from the Crowne Plaza

Dublin Blanchardstown. Hollystown Golf Club has 27 holes of championship golf which provides three distinct 18 hole combinations offering a unique challenge for golfers of all levels. There is also a 7 Acre Practice Facility with two covered Driving Bays , two Putting Greens and a short Game Area with a full size Green and Bunkers for golfers to brush up on their skills.

www.hollystown.com (01) 820 7444

Luttrellstown Golf ClubAn 18 hole championship golf course located only 5 minutes drive from

the Crowne Plaza Dublin. Luttrellstown is unique, not only because it is so close to the city, but because it has an amazing parkland palette from which to work - gentle rolling countryside with lakes and ancient trees that make this an incredible course.

www.luttrellstown.ie (01) 860 9500

Other Golf Courses Close to the Hotel

Castleknock Golf ClubPorterstown Road, Dublin 15 (01) 640 8736 / www.castleknockgolfclub.ie

Elmgreen Golf CentreNavan Road, Dublin 15 (01) 820 0797 / www.golfdublin.com

Hermitage Golf ClubLucan, Co. Dublin (01) 626 5396 / www.hermitagegolf.ie

Killeen Golf ClubKill, Co. Kildare (045) 866 003 / www.killeengolf.com

Roganstown Golf ClubSwords, Co. Dublin (01) 843 3118 / www.roganstown.com

St. Margarets Golf & Country ClubSt. Margarets, Co. Dublin (01) 864 0400

Westmanstown Golf ClubClonsilla, Dublin 15 (01) 820 5817 / www.westmanstowngolfclub.ie

NewGrange Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre opened in 1997 and is designed to present the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. The Centre is the starting point for all visits to both monuments, and contains extensive interpretative displays and viewing areas. Learn that Newgrange is older than the Pyramids, enjoy the swirling rock art and most of all appreciate the beautiful, idyllic surrounds of Brú na Boinne.

Hill of TaraThough best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site. Guided Tours Available on Request.

For details and opening hours of some of Ireland’s most iconic National Monuments and Historic Properties including the Hill of Tara and Newgrange see www.heritageireland.ie

Dublin Airport Dublin Airport ranked 10th busiest in Europe for international passenger traffic and 17th in the world, is located only 15kms from the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown. The Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is linked to the airport by public transport in the form of Urbus or alternatively there are private taxi companies which operate from outside the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport.

www.dublinairport.com(01) 814 1111

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Crowne Plaza Dublin - BlanchardstownThe Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15

Telephone: +353 1 897 7777Email: foffice@crowneplazadublin.ie

Website: www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com