Bray, At The Heart of it

Bray, At The Heart of it This is the official tourism & community profile for County Wicklow. Winners of the 'Best Connected Community' Award at LAMA Awards 2017.

Bray has something for everyone from its rich heritage and splendid scenery to excellent transport links, a vibrant arts scene, a bustling Main Street and thriving industry. Bray is a great place to visit, live, work and do business. The Town’s history predates Norman times, when Strongbow, granted lands on behalf of the Crown, to Sir Walter de Riddlesford circa 1171. Thanks to the arrival of the

railway in 1834, the bustling town developed as a popular seaside resort and became known as the “Brighton of Ireland”. Bray, has a wide range of festivals and activities to keep visitors entertained throughout the year. Enjoy our splendid seafront, walk the magnificent Bray Head walk to Greystones, visit Sealife or Killruddery House and Gardens. Enjoy a drink in any of our lively hostelries, choose from a wide range of restaurants to dine in, or stay in our excellent hotels. Why not base yourself in Bray while visiting Dublin and County Wicklow? Bray, (Bré or Brí Cualann) is known as the “Gateway to the Garden of Ireland”, due to its location in Northeast Wicklow, Ireland’s most scenic county. The town shares a boundary with County Dublin and enjoys easy access to Ireland’s capital city.

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Bray Comedy Festival is back for its 10th anniversary!From February 10th to 16th, 202...
08/02/2025

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Bray Comedy Festival is back for its 10th anniversary!

From February 10th to 16th, 2025, there will be SEVEN DAYS of non-stop comedy events in , featuring the biggest names in Irish comedy and new and exciting acts.

So, get ready to laugh, giggle and chuckle your way through the festival.

Festival ℹ︎ + lineup updates ➜ https://www.braycomedyfest.ie

All you need is love and great food... why not celebrate Valentine's Day in ?This Valentine's Day, indulge in the ultim...
08/02/2025

All you need is love and great food... why not celebrate Valentine's Day in ?

This Valentine's Day, indulge in the ultimate dining experience at one of Bray's top bars, cafés, or restaurants! Treat your special someone to a romantic dinner, or gather your closest friends for a fun-filled evening out.

Discover great places to dine ➜ https://www.bray.ie/eatdrink/

This season, the Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre has an exciting lineup with unforgettable drama, live music, comedy,...
07/02/2025

This season, the Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre has an exciting lineup with unforgettable drama, live music, comedy, visual arts, and more.

Explore the upcoming events ➜ https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/all.

is packed full of incredible experiences that you can’t get anywhere else. Discover more + plan your visit ➜ https://w...
07/02/2025

is packed full of incredible experiences that you can’t get anywhere else. Discover more + plan your visit ➜ https://www.bray.ie/seedo/

Increase ticket sales, connect with new audiences, and promote your event effectively! Submit your event for considerati...
07/02/2025

Increase ticket sales, connect with new audiences, and promote your event effectively! Submit your event for consideration ➜ https://bray.ie/events/, and we’ll shout about it on our online event guide + socials for FREE - terms apply!

Bray Institute of Further Education’s Open Day has been rescheduled for Friday, February 28th. Whether you're a school l...
06/02/2025

Bray Institute of Further Education’s Open Day has been rescheduled for Friday, February 28th.

Whether you're a school leaver or an adult learner, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the school's facilities, meet its friendly staff, and learn more about its courses.

📅 Friday, February 28th
⌚️ 10 am to 3 pm
📍 Novara Avenue
ℹ︎ https://www.bife.ie

Listen up! Are you a local artist or band and want to feature on our ‘Homegrown Irish Music’ Spotify playlist for 2025...
06/02/2025

Listen up!

Are you a local artist or band and want to feature on our ‘Homegrown Irish Music’ Spotify playlist for 2025? Well, send your Spotify link to [email protected] for consideration.

Visit our award-winning website and keep updated with the latest local news/updates ➜ http://bray.ie!
06/02/2025

Visit our award-winning website and keep updated with the latest local news/updates ➜ http://bray.ie!

Be part of the 2025 … The committee of is inviting groups to participate in this year’s parade. Read more + sign up...
05/02/2025

Be part of the 2025 …

The committee of is inviting groups to participate in this year’s parade.

Read more + sign up ➜ https://bray.ie/brayparade2025/

businesses, see how you can get involved in the / initiative, feature on our See + Do, Eat + Drink, Stay or Events...
04/02/2025

businesses, see how you can get involved in the / initiative, feature on our See + Do, Eat + Drink, Stay or Events pages on bray.ie ➜ https://www.bray.ie/submit/! Terms apply!

Help businesses thrive… Buy a voucher or gift card or prepay for future appointments locally!
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