Things to do - in Cobh
Sightseeing
Fota Wildlife Park is an amazing day out for all age groups. With vast wide open spaces and an array of wildlife, this fun park is less than a 10minute drive from The Square. You can bring a picnic or theres food also on site. Pre booking is required and if you really want to make the day special book well in advance for the private behind the scenes tour.
150 locals recommend
Fota Wildlife Park
Fota Wildlife Park is an amazing day out for all age groups. With vast wide open spaces and an array of wildlife, this fun park is less than a 10minute drive from The Square. You can bring a picnic or theres food also on site. Pre booking is required and if you really want to make the day special book well in advance for the private behind the scenes tour.
Based in Cobh you can do self drive boats that even the kids can drive or high speed ribs for the thrill seekers as well as much more. Must say we a
10 locals recommend
Cork Harbour Boat Hire
17 Westbourne PlBased in Cobh you can do self drive boats that even the kids can drive or high speed ribs for the thrill seekers as well as much more. Must say we a
Located in the centre of the town this is a must for any visitor to Cobh. Take a walk in the shoes of the passengers who sailed on this ship. Well worth a visit. Pre booking essential.
65 locals recommend
Titanic Experience Cobh
20 Casement SquareLocated in the centre of the town this is a must for any visitor to Cobh. Take a walk in the shoes of the passengers who sailed on this ship. Well worth a visit. Pre booking essential.
A short stoll from the town or The Square this is a beautiful place to visit with amazing views over the harbour.
Titanic Memorial
1 West BeachA short stoll from the town or The Square this is a beautiful place to visit with amazing views over the harbour.
Cobh has an abundance of history and Cobh Heritage Centre is the place to learn all about it. You can also get refreshments there too.
30 locals recommend
Cobh Heritage Centre
Cobh has an abundance of history and Cobh Heritage Centre is the place to learn all about it. You can also get refreshments there too.
The wonder which is Cobh Cathedral, sits above Cobh Town is a must visit. People have said its one of the nicest Cathedrals in Ireland and with the uninterrupted view over Cork harbour, this is one place which should be on your list.
27 locals recommend
St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
5 Cathedral PlThe wonder which is Cobh Cathedral, sits above Cobh Town is a must visit. People have said its one of the nicest Cathedrals in Ireland and with the uninterrupted view over Cork harbour, this is one place which should be on your list.
Hailed as Europes top tourist attraction, Spike Island is a great day out. Getting on the boat from Cobh town centre, its a mere 10minute trip across the water to land on this Island. Also referred to as Irelands Alcatraz, you will spend the day viewing the old prison, amazing views from every aspect and even grab a coffee and bun in the coffee shop. Pre booking is essential.
49 locals recommend
Spike Island
Hailed as Europes top tourist attraction, Spike Island is a great day out. Getting on the boat from Cobh town centre, its a mere 10minute trip across the water to land on this Island. Also referred to as Irelands Alcatraz, you will spend the day viewing the old prison, amazing views from every aspect and even grab a coffee and bun in the coffee shop. Pre booking is essential.
Lusitania Wall of Remembrance
14 West BeachSet in the middle of the town, this is a lovely wall to read.
This historic house with its vast gardens is located right next to Fota Wildlife Park. A great place to stroll and explore.
13 locals recommend
Fota House & Gardens
This historic house with its vast gardens is located right next to Fota Wildlife Park. A great place to stroll and explore.
Cobh Museum
This lovely museum is based in an old church on the edge of the town.
Activities
A couple of minutes walk from The Square is Coral Leisure Club. Here you will find a lovely public swimming pool and gym. No pre booking required and hats must be worn.
Coral Leisure Cobh
A couple of minutes walk from The Square is Coral Leisure Club. Here you will find a lovely public swimming pool and gym. No pre booking required and hats must be worn.