The Hotel that`s close to the action

The Hotel that’s close to the action
Crowne Plaza Dublin
Blanchardstown
The Crowne Plaza
Blanchardstown, Ireland's
newest 4 Star luxury hotel,
offers a unique location setting
this hotel apart from all other
hotels in Dublin whether it’s for
business, leisure or shopping.
With the Blanchardstown Centre,
Ireland’s largest shopping centre
on our doorstep, the Crowne Plaza
Blanchardstown offers guests an ideal
hotel location for shopping, cinema,
bars and leisure facilities in Dublin.
Ample complimentary car parking is
available to all our guests.
The hotel is accessible for all and is
close to some of Dublin's major tourist
and leisure attractions. It is a great base
from which to explore Dublin Zoo, the
National Aquatic Centre or to engage in
some retail activity.
Kids Pizza Making
at the Crowne
Plaza Dublin
Blanchardstown
The Forchetta Restaurant at the
Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown
is currently offering children’s pizza
making every Friday and Saturday
evening between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.
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Each child is given a chance to make
their own creation while kitted out in an
apron and chef’s hat which is a perfect
opportunity for a photograph.
After preparing the pizza our chef
will then take the pizzas, cook them
and deliver them back to the table for
everyone to enjoy.
So why not come down to The
Forchetta Restaurant at the Crowne
Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown and let
us entertain the kids while you enjoy a
glass of wine.
Kids under-12 eat free when
they are staying in the hotel.
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National
Aquatic Centre
The National Aquatic Centre boasts
fantastic facilities for families with children
or “big kids”.
Facilities include The Pirate Ship, Master
blaster, Wave Machine, Flow Rider, Dark
Hole, Flume Slides and The Lazy River.
Enjoy!
National Aquatic Centre is Ireland’s
premier venue for competition swimming,
diving & water polo, and it’s just 5 minutes
from Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.
Facilities include 50m by 25m Olympic
sized swimming pool, gymnasium and
seating for 2,500 spectators.
www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie
(01) 646 4300
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is one of Ireland’s top
visitor attractions and is located in
The Phoenix Park.
On your trip you will encounter giraffes,
zebras, tigers, lions, hippos, elephants,
monkeys, penguins and many more!
Why not stop and eat at the Meerkat
Restaurant where you can dine in front
of the meerkat enclosure and choose
from a variety of dishes.
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www.dublinzoo.ie
(01) 474 8900
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U.C.I. Cinema
U.C.I. Cinema is located within the
Shopping Centre and is perfect for all ages.
The cinema hosts the top blockbusting
movies to see, along with special
previews, early kids movies & all the
important popcorn & sweets to keep you
going throughout the film!
See the activity board in the hotel’s lobby
for up-to-date listings.
www.uci.ie 1520 880 000
Leisureplex
Leisureplex is also located within
the shopping centre complex
and is action packed with games
and activities for all ages.
Try bowling, animal zoo playground,
Q-zar, dodgems, indoor soccer, arcade &
karaoke. Then when you’re finished head
to the fast food café or back to the hotel
for a bite to eat in the bar.
www.leisureplex.ie (01) 822 3030
Fort Lucan
Outdoor Adventure World
Fort Lucan is a fully supervised outdoor
adventure playground for children aged
2-14. Kids create their own adventures
as they discover secret slides, climb 40ft
towers and high walkways before zipping
across the aerial runways. There are also
two waterslides with awesome bends,
twists and drops.
For opening hours call (01) 628 0166 /
www.fortlucan.com
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Newgrange Farm
Rathbeggan Lakes
Newgrange Farm is a 333 acre farm
situated in the beautiful and historic
Boyne Valley and surrounds the famous
National Monument of Newgrange.
This is a genuine family owned and
run working farm/educational facility
where adults and children can try
the “hands-on” experience of bottle
feeding, holding, petting and seeing all
the usual farm animals and poultry.
Set in the gently sloping valley of the River
Tolka, this beautiful springfed Stillwater
complex could be miles from anywhere.
Hard to believe its less than 10 minutes
from Dublin’s busy M50.
www.newgrangefarm.com
(041) 982 4119
You don’t have to be a fisherman to
enjoy Rathbeggan Lakes. Come and
see all the animals in our Pet Farm, play
in the playground, have a picnic or a
barbeque or just go for a leisurely walk
followed by a nice cup of coffee. There
really is something here for everyone
with Tackle Shop and Coffee Terrace,
Children’s Playground, Pet Farm, Kiddy
Fishing, Mini-Football Pitch, Garden
Games, Birthday Parties, Nature Trail,
Picnic Areas, Frisbee, Golf and Falconry.
With a choice of 4 different fishing lakes
and a selection of other family friendly
activities on offer we’re sure you will find
something for everyone to enjoy.
www.rathbegganlakes.com
(01) 824 0197
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Draíocht Theatre
Enjoy a pre theatre dinner at the hotel
and then stroll across to Draíocht
for an evening of entertainment.
Draíocht is a multipurpose venue
used for a broad range of activities,
including drama (both professional
and community) dance, classical and
traditional music, comedy and
much more.
See the Activity Board in the hotel’s
lobby for up-to-date listings of what is
going on in Draíocht!
www.draiocht.ie (01) 885 2622
Blanchardstown
Shopping Centre
Located just across the road from the
Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown – you have
plenty to keep you occupied throughout
your stay!
Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is one of the
largest shopping centres in Ireland. It boasts
180 shops, 3 retail parks, cinema, theatre,
restaurants, bars, salon and much more!
www.blanchardstowncentre.com
(01) 822 3030
Spoilt For Choice
at Blanchardstown Centre
180 SHOPS
4 DEPARTMENT
STORES
3 RETAIL PARKS
9 SCREEN
CINEMA
7000 FREE
PARKING SPACES
20 RESTAURANTS
1 HOTEL
A|wear, BT2, Debenhams, Dunnes Stores, French Connection,
H&M, Marks & Spencer, Oasis, Penneys, River Island, Schuh,
TK Maxx, Top Shop, Vero Moda, Wallis, Zara and many more!
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am-9pm SATURDAY 9am-7pm
SUNDAY / BANK HOLIDAY 11am-6pm
www.blanchardstowncentre.com
The Phoenix Park
The Phoenix Park is a historic
landscape of unlimited importance &
one of the largest designed landscapes
in any European city.
With 707 hectares of land, the Phoenix
Park is a beautiful spot for a picnic, bike
ride, walk or visit.
It’s free, home to Dublin Zoo, Farmleigh
Estate & is less than 15 minutes from
Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown.
Farmleigh Estate
Farmleigh Estate is located in the
Phoenix Park. Farmleigh Estate opens
from Tuesday – Sunday and Bank
Holiday Mondays, March to December.
Entrance is free of charge.
The Estate is occasionally closed due to
Government Business so it is advisable
to check the website before visiting.
www.farmleigh.ie
(01) 815 5900
Fairyhouse
Racecourse
Fairyhouse Racecourse is located
only 15 minutes from the Crowne
Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown. Home
to the Grand National, Fairyhouse
is now firmly established as one
of the most modern facilities in the
country, providing an outstanding
level of comfort and service. There are
numerous bars within the enclosure
including the Bobbyjo Bar, the ground
floor tote hall bar, the ground floor
Jameson stand bar, private bars for
annual members and owners & trainers.
www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie
(01) 825 6167
Hollystown Golf Club
Hollystown Golf Club is
a well recognised and
highly rated Parkland
Golf Course located
only 10 minutes from
the Crowne Plaza
Dublin Blanchardstown. Hollystown Golf
Club has 27 holes of championship
golf which provides three distinct 18
hole combinations offering a unique
challenge for golfers of all levels. There
is also a 7 Acre Practice Facility with
two covered Driving Bays , two Putting
Greens and a short Game Area with a
full size Green and Bunkers for golfers
to brush up on their skills.
www.hollystown.com (01) 820 7444
Luttrellstown Golf Club
An 18 hole
championship golf
course located only
5 minutes drive from
the Crowne Plaza Dublin. Luttrellstown
is unique, not only because it is so
close to the city, but because it has an
amazing parkland palette from which
to work - gentle rolling countryside with
lakes and ancient trees that make this
an incredible course.
www.luttrellstown.ie (01) 860 9500
Other Golf Courses
Close to the Hotel
Castleknock Golf Club
Porterstown Road, Dublin 15
(01) 640 8736 /
www.castleknockgolfclub.ie
Elmgreen Golf Centre
Navan Road, Dublin 15
(01) 820 0797 / www.golfdublin.com
Hermitage Golf Club
Lucan, Co. Dublin
(01) 626 5396 / www.hermitagegolf.ie
Killeen Golf Club
Kill, Co. Kildare
(045) 866 003 / www.killeengolf.com
Roganstown Golf Club
Swords, Co. Dublin
(01) 843 3118 / www.roganstown.com
St. Margarets Golf &
Country Club
St. Margarets, Co. Dublin
(01) 864 0400
Westmanstown Golf Club
Clonsilla, Dublin 15
(01) 820 5817 /
www.westmanstowngolfclub.ie
NewGrange
Dublin Airport
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre opened
in 1997 and is designed to present the
archaeological heritage of the Boyne
Valley, which includes the megalithic
passage tombs of Newgrange and
Knowth. The Centre is the starting
point for all visits to both monuments,
and contains extensive interpretative
displays and viewing areas. Learn that
Newgrange is older than the Pyramids,
enjoy the swirling rock art and most
of all appreciate the beautiful, idyllic
surrounds of Brú na Boinne.
Dublin Airport ranked 10th busiest in
Europe for international passenger
traffic and 17th in the world, is located
only 15kms from the Crowne Plaza
Dublin Blanchardstown. The Crowne
Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is linked
to the airport by public transport in
the form of Urbus or alternatively
there are private taxi companies
which operate from outside the
arrivals hall at Dublin Airport.
Hill of Tara
Though best known as the seat of
the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill
of Tara has been an important site
since the late Stone Age when a
passage-tomb was constructed there.
Tara was at the height of its power
as a political and religious centre
in the early centuries after Christ.
Attractions include an audio-visual
show and guided tours of the site.
Guided Tours Available on Request.
For details and opening hours of
some of Ireland’s most iconic
National Monuments and Historic
Properties including the Hill of Tara
and Newgrange see
www.heritageireland.ie
www.dublinairport.com
(01) 814 1111
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Kilkenny to CPB via M9: 1hr 23mins
Cork to CPB via M8: 2hrs 45mins
Limerick to CPB via M7 & N7: 2hrs 27mins
Galway to CPB: 2hrs 22mins
Sligo to CPB: 2hrs 32 mins
Belfast to CPB: 1hr 59mins
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Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown
The Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
Telephone: +353 1 897 7777
Email: foffice@crowneplazadublin.ie
Website: www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com