Powerscourt Gardens
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
t: +353 1 2046000
e: carmel.byrne@powerscourrt.net
w: http://www.visitwicklow.ie/gardens/powerscourt_gardens.htm
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About Powerscourt Gardens
Powerscourt Gardens in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.
Powerscourt includes beautiful Indian, Japanese and walled gardens, herbaceous borders and a famous collection of trees. It is one of the last formal gardens to have been created in Europe. Powerscourt Waterfall is the highest in Ireland (121m) and is 5km from the formal gardens. Powerscourt House, a Palladian mansion dating from 1730 now incorporates an innovative shopping experience and terrace cafe overlooking the gardens.
Directions: On the outskirts of Enniskerry Village. Travelling south on N11 take exit for Bray/Greystones and follow signs. Travelling North on N11 take turn for Enniskerry.
Open: Daily all year except for 25th and 26th December from 9.30am - 5.30pm (summer) and 9.30am - dusk (winter). Ballroom and Garden Rooms open Sundays from 9.30am - 1.30pm all year.
Admission: Adults €8, students/seniors €7, Children (5-16) €5 and under 5 free of charge.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessible, Toilets, Refreshments, Child Friendly, Coach Parking, Shops.
Powerscourt includes beautiful Indian, Japanese and walled gardens, herbaceous borders and a famous collection of trees. It is one of the last formal gardens to have been created in Europe. Powerscourt Waterfall is the highest in Ireland (121m) and is 5km from the formal gardens. Powerscourt House, a Palladian mansion dating from 1730 now incorporates an innovative shopping experience and terrace cafe overlooking the gardens.
Directions: On the outskirts of Enniskerry Village. Travelling south on N11 take exit for Bray/Greystones and follow signs. Travelling North on N11 take turn for Enniskerry.
Open: Daily all year except for 25th and 26th December from 9.30am - 5.30pm (summer) and 9.30am - dusk (winter). Ballroom and Garden Rooms open Sundays from 9.30am - 1.30pm all year.
Admission: Adults €8, students/seniors €7, Children (5-16) €5 and under 5 free of charge.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessible, Toilets, Refreshments, Child Friendly, Coach Parking, Shops.
