EXPLORE FINGAL
SKERRIES MILLS
Step back in time at Skerries Mills, a unique heritage site on the Dublin Coastal Trail. Located in the heart of Skerries, Skerries Mills brings together historic windmills, a watermill, gardens, crafts and a café, making it an enjoyable day out from The Grand Hotel.
The site includes three national monuments: two distinctive sail mills and a watermill dating from the 13th century. Together, they create one of the most unusual heritage experiences along Dublin’s north coast.
A guided tour of Skerries Mills brings the site’s history to life, taking visitors through the mills and explaining how milling shaped the local community. The history of milling at the site dates back centuries, while the heritage centre opened as a community project in 1999.
Beyond the historic buildings, Skerries Mills is a place to spend time rather than simply pass through. The Watermill Café serves freshly prepared cakes, scones, tarts and light meals, while the craft shop showcases local makers and handmade products.
For visitors exploring Fingal, Skerries Mills works particularly well as part of a wider coastal day. Explore the mills before continuing into Skerries itself, where the harbour, beaches and village streets offer plenty more to discover.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Skerries Mills offers a different perspective on Fingal, moving beyond beaches and coastal walks to reveal the industrial and community history of the region.
Combine Skerries Mills with a visit to Skerries town and its coastline, then return to The Grand Hotel for a relaxed evening in Malahide.
Why visit Skerries Mills:
- Three historic mills on one heritage site
- Guided tours exploring local milling history
- Historic watermill dating from the 13th century
- Café serving freshly prepared food
- Craft shop featuring local makers
- Located on the Dublin Coastal Trail
ON YOUR DOORSTEP
BEGIN IN MALAHIDE
Some of the area’s most memorable experiences begin just moments from the hotel. Wander through Malahide Village, where independent shops, cafés and the marina create an easy-going coastal atmosphere, or step into centuries of local story at Malahide Castle & Gardens. With the village, castle grounds and shoreline close by, there is no need to travel far to make a day feel well spent.
SEA AIR & OPEN ROADS
FOLLOW THE COAST
Beyond Malahide, the Fingal coastline opens out into long sandy beaches, harbour towns and sea-view walks. Head to Portmarnock for an expansive beach stroll, hire a bike and explore at your own pace, or make the journey to Howth for harbour dining and dramatic cliffside views. It is an invitation to take the scenic route, with every turn offering a new perspective on Dublin’s north coast.
EXPLORE FINGAL
GARDENS, ESTATES, & COASTLINE
Take the time to explore the wider character of Fingal, where historic estates meet open parkland and the Irish Sea. Discover the gardens and coastal views of Ardgillan Castle, step back in time at Newbridge House & Farm, or travel north to Skerries Mills for a glimpse of traditional craft and coastal village life. Each offers an easy day out from Malahide, with space to wander, pause and see a different side of Dublin.
DUBLIN WITHIN REACH
MAKE A DAY OF THE CITY
Dublin City is close enough to enjoy at your own pace, whether you are planning a family day out, attending a major sporting occasion or taking in the capital’s best-known sights. Visit Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park, experience the atmosphere of Croke Park or Aviva Stadium, or see the city through a guided DoDublin tour. When the day is done, return to The Grand Hotel and the calmer rhythm of the coast.
YOUR MALAHIDE BASE
A STAY MADE FOR SEEING MORE
The Grand Hotel brings together the ease of a coastal stay with access to the very best of Malahide, Fingal and Dublin City. Start with breakfast overlooking the water, set out for a day of discovery, then return for considered dining, a drink in the bar or a quiet evening in your room. Every stay offers the freedom to experience more, without losing sight of the moments that make time away feel special.
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Grand Hotel Malahide, County Dublin, K36 XT65, Ireland
Tel: +35318450000
Email: info@thegrand.ie