Tucked behind the National Concert Hall, Iveagh Gardens is one of Dublin's least-visited green spaces despite being a five-minute walk from Grafton Street. Designed in the 1860s, it features a rustic grotto, cascading fountain, sunken lawn, and maze, with far fewer visitors than St Stephen's Green nearby.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 (summer); Mon–Sat 09:00–dusk (winter); Sun 10:00–dusk |
| Typical visit | 30–60 minutes |
| Best time | Weekday lunch for complete solitude; summer evenings for the rustic fountain and grotto |
| Getting there | Luas Green Line to Harcourt (1-min walk); Bus 14, 44, 61 |
| Address | Clonmel Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland |
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Location
Clonmel Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
53.3361, -6.2614 View on map
Highlights
- Rustic grotto and cascading fountain
- Sunken lawn and archery ground from the original 1860s design
- Yew tree maze
- Free entry with far fewer visitors than nearby parks
Tips for visiting
- Entrances are unmarked from the street — look for the gate on Clonmel Street or via the National Concert Hall grounds
- A good picnic spot for avoiding the crowds of St Stephen's Green on sunny days