tourist attractions wicklow

The Sugar Loaf rises in the heart of the scenic county of Wicklow. Sheep graze on its lower fertile slopes, but the upper reaches are more barren and support only the hardiest of Irish wildlife. The Sugar Loaf dominates the surrounding countryside, its peak being visible around much of the country....

Brittas Bay Beach in County Wicklow is said to be one of the finest beaches on the east coast of Ireland. With a 5km stretch of golden sand it's a haven for any watersports enthusiasts and is also perfect for walking, swimming or just taking in the sea fresh air. It's very popular with day trippers from Dublin....

"Glenroe" set in the foothills of the Sugarloaf mountain in Co. Wicklow, is both a fictional and a real rural community....

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...

The National Sea Life Centre is located on Bray's sea front and is a fun day out for all the family. As well as 24 spectacular displays it offers visitors the magical opportunity to get up close to a variety of marine species.
There are over 90 different species to view. These include red bellied piranhas, cuckoo wrasse, seahorses and sharks. There's also a range of exhibits including Rivers of the World, Finding Nemo, the Kingdom of the Seahorse, the Lair of the Octopus and the Shark...

The Wicklow Mountains National Park initially covered an area of 3,700 hectares centred on Glendalough, but has been considerably extended since and now covers an area of close to 20,000 hectares, including the internationally important Liffey Head Bog. The main park visitor facilities and Education Centre are still located in the Glendalough Valley.
The Park includes the beautiful Upper Lake at Glendalough and most of the glaciated valley in which it lies. It's famous for its woodlands...

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, sweeping terraces,...

This is a major new visitor attraction located in Wicklow town. A two million restoration plan has been carried out by Wicklow County Council to develop the old county Gaol.
There has been a Gaol on this site since 1702 and it remained active until 1924. During this time thousands of prisoners, young and old, men, women and children, guilty and innocent passed through its doors. The story of Wicklow's Historic Gaol is their story.
The exhibition covers such episodes as the 1...

Set in a small and uniquely beautiful estate, the gardens at Altamont are one of Co Carlow's premier tourist attractions. Features include residential hobby weekends in gardening and painting....

Glendalough, famous for its monastic site founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, has a round tower, stone churches and numerous crosses. The visitor centre houses an exhibition and an audio-visual show.
The centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. There's also a car/coach park close to the site.
The last admission is 45 minutes before closing....