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Ireland’sWorld Famous Gardens and
Historic House
Business Contact Details
Powerscourt House & Gardens, Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, CoWicklow
GPS 53°11’05”N 6°11’13”W / 53.18472°N 6.18694°W
Tel +353 (0) 1 204 6000
Email
Web
Business Contact Aoife O’Driscoll
Experience Description
Beautiful world renowned Powerscourt Gardens, set in the ruggedWicklow
countryside, is located within the 1,000 acre Powerscourt Estate, only 30
minutes from Dublin. Explore 47 acres of gardens, our authentic Irish craft
retail outlets and indulge in delicious food at the Avoca terrace café. Two
championship golf courses, Ireland’s highest waterfall and the luxurious
Powerscourt Hotel are also located on the estate.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price Varies depending on whether you visit the gardens/
house/waterfall. Minimum group numbers of 20+ per group to avail of group
rates. Advance booking is preferable to avoid congestion in visitor facilities
areas, but we welcome ad hoc groups as well.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Carmel Byrne
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
Ballroom & Garden Rooms: Sundays 0930-1330hrs – All Year;
Mondays 0930-1330hrs – May to September.
Avoca Terrace Café: Daily: 0930-1700hrs.
Powerscourt Waterfall: Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec 1030-1600hrs; Mar/Apr/Sept/Oct
1030-1730hrs; May/Jun/July/Aug 0930-1900hrs; Closed two weeks before
Christmas. Duration of experiences – allow at least one hour.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Partial wheelchair access to the House and Gardens. Ample coach parking on
site.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Dublin City – 30 minutes drive
Nearest Airport
Dublin 50mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Powerscourt Waterfall 6km (10 mins)
National Sea Life Centre 8km (15mins)
TheWicklowWay walking trail 7km (13mins)
Horses & Horticulture
Business Contact Details
Irish National Stud, Tully, Kildare Town, Co Kildare
Tel +353 (0)45 521617
Email
Web
Business Contact DavidWardell
Experience Description
From horses to horticulture the Irish National Stud & Gardens offers you a
unique experience that may be enjoyed at your own leisure or as part of a
guided tour. Daily guided tours of the Stud. Browse through the world famous
Japanese Gardens. Visit the award winning Irish Garden – St. Fiachra’s Garden
and also our Horse Museum. Restaurant with home baking onsite.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €12.50 Adult; €9.50 Senior/Student; children under 5
go free. No min or max group size, larger numbers divided into smaller groups.
Pre booking is essential.
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Marie/Siobhan/Caroline/Mary
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
7 days a week from 0900-1700hrs between 1st February and 6th November.
Duration of experience – minimum time 1.5 hours, recommended time
to visit 3 hours.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available for 25 buses and car parking for over 200 cars. The
Japanese Gardens are partially wheelchair accessible as they were designed in
1906. The remainder of the property e.g. Stud, Museum & St. Fiachra’s Garden
are wheelchair accessible. Comfortable walking shoes required. Advisable to
bring a light raincoat and umbrella. Refreshments and restrooms available
onsite.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Newbridge (12 minutes drive)
Nearest City
Dublin (50 mins)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (1hr)
Other Experiences Nearby
Newbridge Silver and Museum of Style Icons (5 miles); Kildare retail Village
(1 mile); Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park (10 miles)
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