Blackrock
Cork
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Popular places to visit
Blackrock Castle
Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do
From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour
Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience
Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Blackrock
The Dean Cork
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
The River Lee Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Imperial Hotel
Isaacs Hotel Cork City
Clayton Hotel Cork City
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackrock
South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing.
Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.
Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre
- Blackrock Castle
- Cork Heritage Park
- Blarney Castle
- University College Cork
- English Market
- Blarney Stone
- Cork Opera House
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Cork City Gaol
- Cork University Hospital
- Ballymaloe House Cookery School
- Jameson Experience
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Titanic Experience Cobh
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Victoria Hospital South Infirmary
- Cork City Hall
- Mercy University Hospital
- Blarney Woolen Mills
- Fitzgerald Park
- Cobh Cathedral
- Turners Cross
- West Cork Heritage Centre
- Oliver Plunkett Street
- St. Patrick's Street
- Elizabeth Fort
- Musgrave Park
- Cobh Heritage Centre
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- English Market
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mercy University Hospital
- St. Mary's Dominican Church
- Cork Courthouse
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- St. Anne's Shandon Church
- Murphy's Brewery
- Half Moon Theatre
- Cork Opera House
- Merchants Quay Shopping Centre
- Saint Peter and Paul's Church
- Saint Francis Church
- Crane Lane Theatre
- Trabolgan Holidays
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Cork Arts Theatre
- Leisureplex