Indulge in some retail therapy.

Blackrock is a top spot for shopping with two shopping centres and numerous shops and boutiques in the town. Blackrock Shopping Centre (01-2104618) at the intersection of Rock Road and Frascati Road, has around 40 shops with a huge variety on offer.

You will find art supplies, books, clothing and footwear, health food, a supermarket, cafes and more.

Frascati Shopping Centre (01-2107666), just a short walk from the Blackrock DART station on Frascati Road, has department stores Marks & Spencer and Debenhams as well as shops specialising in fashion, household goods and more.

Blackrock Market (01-2833522) is one of Dublin’s most established markets and in the unique atmosphere among themaze of stalls you can ‘buy just about anything worth having’ according to the organisers. 

It is mostly indoor and has a variety of independent merchants selling everything from bric-a-brac to crafts, fashion accessories to flowers.

If you’re peckish, there are food outlets and stalls selling baked goods, crêpes, fish and all sorts of other culinary delights.

The market is open on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 11am–5.30pm

Blackrock Bowling and Tennis Club (01-2881933) on Green Road has social and league tennis right through the year, with floodlights allowing tennis to be played up to 10pm each evening.

Founded in 1906, it is a family-oriented club and welcomes new members to both bowling and tennis sections. For a bit of fun, get out on the green and have a go at bowls. 

Hone your culinary skills at the Dublin Cookery School (01-2100555). Based at Brookfield Terrace in Blackrock, Lynda Booth’s school was the winner of ‘Best Cookery School in Ireland’ in 2013 and 2015 at the Irish Restaurant Awards. It has excellent facilities.

Whether you are a total beginner or a confident cook, there is something for you here with its selection of evening, one-day and full time courses. DCS also runs professional courses and can accommodate corporate events and birthday/hen parties.

Culture vultures can experience the vibrant Irish art scene with a visit to the town’s art galleries  including the Millrace Gallery (01-2880867) and Duke Street Gallery (01-6139005).

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