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Powerscourt Gardens (Enniskerry)

 
Welcome to Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow, one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland awarded by Lonely Planet (voted Top 10 houses in the world) and National Geographic (voted no.3 Garden in the world). The gardens at Powerscourt were laid out over two main periods. Many of the people involved in their creation and development never saw the gardens completed in their lifetime. The design reflected the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider landscape. To the North formal tree plantations framed the vista from the house, while a walled garden, fish pond, cascades, grottos and terraces lay to the South. Walks wound through the wooded grounds and a fine tree lined avenue was created. When you arrive at the tree lined avenue today, hundreds of beech trees will guide your visit. The charming walled garden, the striking terraces, fine statuary and varied trees are linked by carefully designed walks and set in the magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow mountains. Together they form one of the most beautiful Gardens in Ireland.

Accessibility:

  • Disabled Parking is available in our car-park
  • Disabled visitors are welcome to stop at the drop off point at the front of Powerscourt House
  • Carers travelling with people with disabilities are entitled to free entrance to the Gardens
  • There is a disabled route through Powerscourt Gardens
Find Powerscourt Garden by car:

Direction from Dublin City Centre/M50

Take the N11 southbound (Wexford). At approximately 19km , take exit 7 for Bray south, Enniskerry, Powerscourt Gardens. Turn left at roundabout, over flyover and rejoin N11 heading north. Take first left for Enniskerry Village (Exit 6a). Continue along road to Enniskerry Village. Take the road to the left of the clock tower, in the village square, continue up steep hill for 600m. Powerscourt entrance is on the right-hand side opposite church entrance.


Opening hours:

  • Daily: 9.30am – 5.30pm
  • Gardens close at dusk in Winter
  • The Gardens are open year-round and only close December 25th & 26th