gardens wicklow

This is a neat gift shop, with something for every one!

It is located in the newly renovated old school house.
The gardens around The Conservatory are opend in the Spring. A tea room will soon be opening here, selling teas/coffees andcake and buns to sweeten those taste buds.

Opening Times:
Summer 10am - 6pm

Winter 11am - 4pm...

Initiative and knowledge, handed down through four generations of Walpoles, has seen Mount Usher grow from a mere potato patch in 1860 to one of Ireland's finest gardens of the day....

Killruddery House has been the home of the Brabazon family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. It was completely renovated in 1820 by the 10th Earl. The large and small drawing rooms have particularly fine plasterwork ceilings. There's an Orangery, which was added in 1852, and the house is surrounded by magnificent gardens that date back to the 17th century.
A number of Hollywood movies have been 'on location' at Killruddery House including My Left Foot, Far and Away and Becoming Jane. T...

Cead Mile Failte to The Garden of Ireland and the Wicklow Gardens Festival, now in it's 19th year. A treasury of choice will delight the visitor whether Robinsonian, Formal, Ornamental or Cottage Garden in style. Awakening the senses, there is much to discover and enjoy. A free Wicklow Gardens Festival Brochure is available from the office  or visit the website www.visitwicklow.ie/gardens/ . 
The Wicklow Gardens Festival attracts over 50,000 people each year over the course...

The house a two story Regency style was built about 1830 as a Dower House for Powerscourt and sited to give superb views to the waterfalls and the wicklow Mountains. Some of the planting including a weeping tulip tree and the avenue trees, date from this period. The 1850's and 1860's saw the introduction of conifers from the west coast of America-giant Redwood, (Now 7m in girth), Noble Fir, Thuya and Douglas ir. From the turn of the century to the present day, planting has continued with Rhodode...

Guided walks of the gardens are a regular feature and can be booked in advance.
Lectures and demonstrations form part of the 'Calendar of Events' throughout the year.
Facilities include a shop, tearooms, a garden centre and ample free parking at the National Garden Exhibition Centre....

The glorious formal gardens at Powerscourt, which boast stunning views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, is one of the County Wicklow's best loved attractions.
The gardens, spanning 47 acres, began when the house was built for Richard Wingfield between 1731 and 1740. A century later the 7th Viscount Powerscourt decided to expand the family fortunes with the creation of an elaborate garden.

It's certainly worth a visit and features include well-maintained gardens, sweepi...