Blanchardstown, Dublin

#194 among attractions in Dublin

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Blanchardstown is a large outer suburb of Dublin in the modern county of Fingal, Ireland. Located ten kilometres northwest of Dublin city centre, it has developed since the 1960s from a small village to a point where Greater Blanchardstown is the largest urban area in Fingal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°23'13"N, 6°22'39"W

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Blanchardstown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blanchardstown Centre, National Aquatic Centre, Aquazone, Castleknock.

0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin
19 min walk • Nestled in the bustling suburbs of Dublin, the Blanchardstown Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and visitors alike. With its extensive range of retail outlets, dining options, and entertainment facilities, this expansive shopping centre is...
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
National Aquatic Centre, Dublin
19 min walk • The National Aquatic Centre is an indoor aquatics facility in Blanchardstown, Fingal, Ireland. The State-owned complex houses a 50-metre swimming pool with an associated diving pool, an aquapark and leisure pool, and a fitness centre.
0.8 miNE
Water park, Swimming, Amusement park
Aquazone, Dublin
20 min walk • Aquazone is an indoor waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Castleknock, Dublin
34 min walk • Castleknock is a civil parish and a townland located in the south-western corner of the modern county of Fingal, Ireland. The civil parish is part of the ancient barony of Castleknock. It is centred on the suburban village of Castleknock.
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Castleknock Castle, Dublin
19 min walk • Castleknock Castle is a ruined Norman castle located on the grounds of present-day all boys independent school Castleknock College, Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Carpenterstown, Dublin
22 min walk • Carpenterstown is a townland in the civil parish of Castleknock. The civil parish is part in the ancient barony of Castleknock. In geology, the townland rests on a substratum of limestone and comprises 166 statute acres, the whole of which is arable land.
0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
National Sports Campus
20 min walk • The National Sports Campus is a large site in the western suburbs of Dublin, Ireland, which contains a number of sporting facilities. It is operated by the National Sports Campus Development Authority and is home to a number of sports venues, including the National Indoor Arena, National Aquatic Centre, and National Horse Sport Arena.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Dublin 15
18 min walk • Dublin 15, also rendered as D15, is a postal district in the suburbs of Dublin in Fingal, Ireland. It is 11 km west of the GPO in Dublin city.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Coolmine, Dublin
23 min walk • Coolmine is a residential area in Fingal, Ireland. It is also a townland in the civil parish of Clonsilla.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blanchardstown?

Nearby attractions include Dublin 15 (18 min walk), Castleknock Castle, Dublin (19 min walk), Carpenterstown, Dublin (22 min walk), Coolmine, Dublin (23 min walk).

How to get to Blanchardstown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blanchardstown:

Bus

Blanchardstown, Ramor Park • Lines: 38A (2 min walk)

Train

Castleknock (12 min walk)
Coolmine (22 min walk)