Property
Powerscourt Gardens
County
Wicklow
Short description
A house and garden of world renown, Powerscourt is a sublime blend of parkland, terraces, statuary, walled enclosures, rambling walks and ornamental lakes.
Description
The gardens were begun by Richard Wingfield, Viscount Powerscourt, in the 1740s. The word garden belies the magnitude of this creation which stretches out over 20ha. It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs. The 18th century house, which was gutted by fire in 1974 has an innovative new use, incorporating a terrace restaurant overlooking the garden and speciality shops. The gardens have been restored with the assistance of an ERDF grant through Failte Ireland, under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme.
Powerscourt Waterfall, Irelands highest at 398 ft. (separate admission charge)
A populat picnic area and playground.
Location
On the outskirts of Enniskerry Village 20km from Dublin.
Open
All Year.
Daily 9.30-17.30 (9.30-dusk in Winter).
Closed 25 & 26 December. Ballroom &
Garden Room every Sunday 9.30-13.30. Open every Monday 9.30-13.30 (1 May – 30 Sept.)
Admission / Rates
Garden: Adults €8.00, OAPs/Students €7.00,
Children (5-16 yrs) €5.00
Children under 5 yrs free.
House: Admission free.
Group rates available.
Facilities
Parking, Shops, Cafe, Garden Centre.
Contact
Carmel Byrne
Powerscourt Gardens,
Enniskerry,
Co. Wicklow
Telephone
Tel: +353 1 204 6000
Fax: +353 1 204 6900
Website
1. Dublin and East
2. North
3. West
4. South West
5. South East
6. Midlands
7. North West
