Bray Head County Wicklow

Bray County Wicklow

ByStay in Wicklow Admin

Bray County Wicklow is the biggest town in the county with a resident population of about 35,000. It has been a popular seaside resort for over a century and was a favourite summer holiday destination for residents of Dublin city which is about 20 km away. Bray was connected to Dublin by one of the first Irish railways in the mid 19th century and today one of the main modes of transport to the town is by the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) to the train station located on the seafront.

Seafront at Bray County Wicklow
Bray Seafront

The town has a long promenade and seafront where many hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, cafés and other businesses are located. During the Summer the seafront is abuzz with holidaymakers and revellers ant there is lots of entertainment, festivals and music in the area.

Bray Attractions

Sport & Leisure

  • Bray has a fine 18 hole Golf Club
  • it is home to one of Ireland’s leading Association Football (Soccer) Clubs – Bray Wanderers.
  • Walking: Bray Head is a hill at the edge of the town which is a favourite haunt of walkers. The Bray Head Cliff Walk is a marked route which goes all the way to Greystones, a distance of 7 kilometres.
  • Beach and promenade.
  • Squirrel’s Scramble Tree Adventure Park. Zip through 16 lines, cross rope bridges, ride magic carpets and more.

Arts & Entertainment

mermaid arts centre in Bray County Wicklow
Bray to Greystones Walk
Bray to Greystones Walk

Festivals: The town is home to a number of festivals throughout the year including:

  • Bray Comedy Festival – in February
  • Bray Jazz Festival – May Bank Holiday weekend
  • Groove Festival –  in July
  • Wings Food Fest –  in July
  • Seafront Fun Fair –  July and August
  • Bray Air Display – in July: This has become a very big event with aerial acrobatics, parachute jumps, sea rescue and lots more.

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Eat and Drink

Food at Butler and Barry Bray County Wicklow

Restaurants: Dockyard No. 8, Butler & Barry Gastrobar
Pubs: The Wild Goose, THe Hibernia, MCs & Harvey

Bray Accommodation

Wilton Hotel Bedroom Bray County Wicklow

Bray County Wicklow has a good range of 3 and 4-star hotels, B&Bs and some self catering.

Here are some of our Selected accommodation in Bray County Wicklow:
Hotels: The Palm, The Strand Hotel, Wilton Hotel, The Martello Hotel, Firefly
Bed and Breakfast: Woodville B&B, Bray Head B&B
Self Catering: Spacious one bed apartment in the town centre, Hugo Mews Bright Studio Apartment, Eglinton Road – Entire House

Famous People from Bray County Wicklow

Probably the best known Bray native at the moment is Katie Taylor, Olympic boxing Gold medal winner and undisputed lightweight World Champion.

How Far is Bray County Wicklow?

Dublin City Centre: 22km, Dublin Airport: 45km, Rosslare Ferry: 134km

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