Bray, Co. Wicklow is a coastal resort 10 kilometres south of Dublin at the gateway to `The Garden County'; Wicklow. You can enjoy all the splendour of Wicklow and yet you are only a 30 minute DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) ride away from Dublin's city centre. Bray, Co. Wicklow is a thriving town in its own right, offering a wide range of shopping facilities and pubs together with a few noteworthy restaurants. Bray is famous for its walks, with a promenade and Bray Head being favourites. Bray, Co. Wicklow is host to the country's "National Sea Life" Exhibition. The town's other facilities include a 10 pin bowling alley and cinema. Horse riding, golf and sea angling are available locally. There is literally something for everybody in Bray.

Sightseeing

Gardens: Mount Usher, Powerscourt Gardens.

Parks: Glendalough with its monastic sights, Powerscourt Waterfall and Park.

Places to Visit

Avondale House & Forest Park, Glenroe (open farm), The Blessington House, Avoca (the setting for Ballykissangel), the Meeting of the Waters, Avoca Handweavers, Enniskerry.

Local Golf Courses

Woodbrook, Blainroe, The European Club, The Druids Glen, Delgany, Charlesland and Powerscourt.

Beaches

Brittas Bay (recommended for its golden sands).

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