Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Cork, Ireland not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Cork

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cork. This list contains 32 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Garden

👍👍 Very moving and beautiful. 343 fireman lost in 9/11.

4.80 (144 reviews) (~23.79 km from centre)

The Lough Trail(Cosán an Locha)

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The Lough is a beautiful place in Cork, to see the different types , of birds and pigeons. Like a birds sanctuary in the Lough.very good place for Kids, family and grand parents 🥰.

4.80 (125 reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)

ECO Adventures

Training centre

👍👍 Great day.kids went to a party there.had a blast.kayaking, swimming and crab fishing.really enjoyed it

4.80 (16 reviews) (~18.56 km from centre)

Independence Museum Kilmurry

Museum

👍👍 Very good history and big displays of objects from the Independence War 1916.

4.70 (118 reviews) (~29.23 km from centre)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Catholic church

👍👍 Prompt with the mass, friendly priest and people. Hospitable to foreigners

4.70 (115 reviews) (~2.63 km from centre)

Kilcrea Friary

Cemetery

👍👍 The Friary is a well situated well kept ruin of an early settlement. Great for history sight seeing and an hour to relax and enjoy the architecture and scenic views. Visit and share your experiences in this historical castle!

4.70 (102 reviews) (~17.25 km from centre)

Kilcrea Castle(Caisleán Chill Chré)

Castle

👍 Well preserved small medieval castle. You can access across private land from the nearby Kilcrea Friary. Originally built on a river island, it still has the remains of a moat, so it can be very muddy to access. Once inside you can climb a spiral staircase right up to the top floor. Take care, there...

4.70 (77 reviews) (~17.74 km from centre)

Ballyorgan Looped Walk

Park

👍👍 This a good walk for the summer when ground conditions are a little better. Some of this trail is a bit mucky this time of year so a good pair of walking boots is essential. I walked this loop in early February.

4.70 (53 reviews) (~46.47 km from centre)

Old Cork Waterworks Experience

Visitor center

👍👍 An absolutely good place to visit, especially for kids. Highly recommended for toudisr.

4.70 (46 reviews) (~3.02 km from centre)

Dermot Ryan's Kinsale Heritage Town Walks

Tourist attraction

Destination for guided walking tours including landmark churches, forts & other historic sites.

4.70 (44 reviews) (~21.67 km from centre)

SailCork

Sailing school

👍👍 Always fantastic courses from the crew at SailCork. Have done an online navigation course and a number of introductory courses to planning and piloting West Cork and they have been so informative. Great admin team too - helpful and friendly.

4.70 (40 reviews) (~17.49 km from centre)

West Cork Equine Centre

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Really nice staff and there very helpful as well

4.70 (32 reviews) (~29.96 km from centre)

Glanworth Castle

Castle

👍👍 Lovely place worth the trip. It is now a private property, so before entering I would advise to ask the owner for permission.

4.60 (135 reviews) (~33.25 km from centre)

Church of Christ The King, Turners Cross

Catholic church

👍 This is an amazing church with great historical significance. Officially opened in 1930, this church was designed by the well known Chicagoan architect , Barry Byrne. Although he never set foot in the church, Byrne regarded it as his finest building. The church is one of the best, if not the best...

4.60 (124 reviews) (~1.06 km from centre)

Lough Beg Beach

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Such a little gem of a beach, especially when the tide is out! We love going here for walks. Especially with the dog. It's a very dog friendly beach. During the summer months there is a toilet in place. Also two large waste disposal bins available.

4.60 (102 reviews) (~13.79 km from centre)

Kinsale Food Tours

Tourist attraction

👍👍 WOW. Of all the things I did on my trip to Ireland, this food tour takes the cake. While the food was incredible, enough cannot be said about how delightful our guide Siobhan was. It was exceptionally cold and rainy the day of our tour, yet we still had the best time because of our her! P.S. They re...

4.60 (90 reviews) (~21.6 km from centre)

Cork BMX Track

BMX club

👍👍 Great place to bring the family lots to do here or to go there yourself for a walk or a run it's a nice safe and scenic place

4.60 (65 reviews) (~1.85 km from centre)

RMS Lusitania Memorial

Memorial

👍👍 This monument in Casement Square commemorates those who died in the British ocean liner, RMS Lusitania, the Lucy as she was nick-named and at the time the world's largest passenger ship, a ship which on 7th May 1915 while nearing the end of her 202nd crossing, bound for Liverpool from New York, was...

4.60 (63 reviews) (~12.8 km from centre)

Sirius Arts Centre

Art gallery

👍👍 Fantastic little exposition in Cobh’s most beautiful building makes a visit double worthwhile. While the multi media art is hard to catch on photos it is deeply engaging and thought-provoking. Highly recommended!

4.60 (45 reviews) (~12.72 km from centre)

RMS Titanic Memorial

Memorial

👍👍 As Cobh, formerly Queenstown, was the last port of call of the RMS Titanic before she set sale to New York, the town has many memorials dedicated to the tragedy. This memorial, dedicated to the passengers of Titanic is located in the centre of town, at the corner of Pearse Square and West Beach. I...

4.60 (42 reviews) (~12.85 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Cork, Ireland