St Stephen’s Green
A Victorian civic gem in Dublin’s greatest garden square
St Stephen’s Green
A Victorian civic gem in Dublin’s greatest garden square
St Stephen’s Green
In the very centre of Dublin’s shopping district lies one of Ireland’s best-known public parks.
Lord Ardilaun opened it for the citizens of the city in 1880. This 9-hectare green space has been maintained in its original Victorian layout, with extensive tree and shrub planting and spectacular spring and summer bedding. The herbaceous border provides vibrant colour from early spring to late autumn.
It boasts over 3.5 kilometres of accessible pathways. The waterfall and Pulham rockwork on the western side of the green are well worth a visit. So is the ornamental lake, which provides a home for waterfowl. Several sculptures are located throughout the green, including the James Joyce Memorial Sculpture and a fine specimen by Henry Moore.
A children’s playground in the park is always popular and, if you visit at lunchtime during the summer months, you might even catch a free concert.
Gallery
Opening Times
Open all year
Monday – Saturday: 07:30 – dusk. Sunday and bank holidays: 09:30 – dusk. Christmas Day: 09:30 – 12:30
Approximate times of dusk are 16:30 – 18:00 (Jan – Feb), 18:30 – 20:30 (Mar – Apr), 21:00 ( May – Jul), 16:00 – 18:30 (Oct – Dec).
Please contact us for exact closing hours on any given day.
Average Length of Visit: 1 – 2 hours
Getting Here
Centre of Dublin, at the top of Grafton Street.
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Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Restrictions
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