About St. Audoen's Park
On the cusp of Temple Bar, St. Audoen's Park is a medieval-flavoured green lung behind the ancient St. Audoen's Church on High Street. This hidden park boasts wildflower meadows, heritage yew trees, and ruins blending seamlessly with lawns , a tranquil counterpoint to Temple Bar's revelry. Gazing over the River Poddle valley, it's steeped in 12th-century history, with the tallest medieval tower in Ireland looming. Ideal for history lovers seeking authentic Dublin parks.
What to Expect
Lush grass for lounging, gravel paths circling the churchyard, buzzing bees in herb gardens, and echoes of history from info boards on Viking Dublin. Quiet save for birdsong and distant Temple Bar fiddles; picnickers and photographers dominate. Free, accessible via gates off High Street, with steps optional. The park's layered archaeology , from Pale walls to porches , unfolds gradually, scented with lavender and thyme.
Insider Tips
Climb to the viewpoint for Temple Bar panorama; pair with free church tours (Sundays). Best post-Temple Bar brunch , detox here after nights out. Locals forage blackberries in autumn; bring binoculars for peregrine falcons nesting in the tower. 2-min walk to Christchurch Cathedral. Pro move: evening 'ghost walks' start nearby. This underrated spot shines as a best park in Temple Bar area for its raw, unpolished charm.
Protected since 1990s, it preserves Dublin's oldest neighbourhood. Touch ancient stone, inhale wild air, listen to wind in yews , timeless serenity.