Aldborough House, Dublin

#112 among attractions in Dublin

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Aldborough House is a landmark Georgian building in Dublin, Ireland. Built as a private residence by 1795, the original structure included a chapel and a theatre wing. The house was used for periods as a school, barracks and post office depot, before becoming vacant in the early 21st century. While vacant, the building was subject to vandalism and a fire, was listed by An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland as in poor condition, and included in its 2021 list of 'Top 10 Most-at-Risk' buildings nationally. ()

Coordinates: 53°21'18"N, 6°14'53"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Aldborough House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croke Park, Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Talbot Mall.

0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Croke Park, Dublin
11 min walk • Croke Park, an iconic sports venue nestled in the bustling city of Dublin, Ireland, stands as a testament to the nation's deep-rooted passion for Gaelic games. This historical stadium, with a capacity to hold 82,300 spectators, is the headquarters of the Gaelic...
~1790 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
9 min walk • Talbot Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Dublin, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of retail offerings and the lively atmosphere that characterizes this bustling thoroughfare. A stone's throw away from the city's central bus...
0.5 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
13 min walk • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor experience located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 2016, this interactive museum is dedicated to the story of the Irish diaspora and the impact of Irish emigrants on the world.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talbot Mall, Dublin
14 min walk • Talbot Mall is a small shopping arcade located between Talbot Street, Northumberland Square, and Abbey Street in Dublin, Ireland.
0.4 miW
Park
Mountjoy Square, Dublin
12 min walk • Mountjoy Square is a Georgian garden square in Dublin, Ireland, on the Northside of the city just under a kilometre from the River Liffey.
0.5 miS
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
14 min walk • Seán O'Casey Bridge is a pedestrian swingbridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining City Quay in the Grand Canal Docks area to North Wall Quay and the IFSC.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
12 min walk • The CHQ Building, formerly known as Stack A, is an industrial building in Dublin, Ireland. CHQ stands for "Custom House Quay", named for the nearby Custom House. Known as the Tobacco Store to dockworkers, it was built in 1820 to store cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Tobacco and tea were kept in separate compartments above ground.
0.5 miS
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
14 min walk • Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Talbot Memorial Bridge, Dublin
14 min walk • The Talbot Memorial Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin city centre in Ireland. Completed in 1978, it is 22 metres wide, and was designed by De Leuw, Chadwick and O’hEocha Consulting Engineers.
~1810 ftNE
Church
North Strand Church, Dublin
9 min walk • North Strand Church, is a Church of Ireland church on North Strand and Waterloo Avenue, in Dublin. The original church was established in 1786. It is now part of the United Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand, and Saint Barnabas. St.
0.4 miS
Memorial
Universal Links on Human Rights, Dublin
11 min walk • Universal Links on Human Rights is a memorial sculpture located in Dublin, Ireland, on the traffic island at the junction of Amiens Street, Beresford Place, and Memorial Road, close to Busáras and The Customs House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aldborough House?

Nearby attractions include Amiens Street, Dublin (7 min walk), Talbot Street, Dublin (9 min walk), North Strand Church, Dublin (9 min walk), Langrishe Place, Dublin (9 min walk).

How to get to Aldborough House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aldborough House:

Bus

Amiens Street, Sheriff Street • Lines: 130, 14, 15, 42, 53, H1, H2, H3 (3 min walk)
North Strand Road, Newcomen Bridge • Lines: 130, 14, 15, 42, 53, H1, H2, H3 (4 min walk)

Train

Dublin Connolly (5 min walk)
Docklands (12 min walk)

Tram

Connolly • Lines: Luas Red Line (8 min walk)
Busáras • Lines: Luas Red Line (10 min walk)