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    Powerscourt Gardens & House

    4.6 (58 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Stacey P.

    I'm embarrassed to admit I had never heard of Powerscourt. Truthfully I only went here because it was part of a tour that included several hours of free time in Dublin. I figured why not. I had read a vague description and figured I was up for an adventure. It was one of my better decisions. This place is absolutely incredible. We arrived on a gorgeous summer's day where not a cloud marked the sky. After watching a short video we grabbed these nifty audio devices that paired with stations around the gardens that told different facts in a fun and informative style. It was utterly charming. The gardens are huge. Despite a significant number of people I never felt crowded and despite the gardens being open to the public for years I didn't lose sense that this had been someone's home and various people's passion over generations. It is very easy to traverse, impossible to get lost, and overly amazing. The number of fountains, statues, plants, flowers, and trees you'll see here is astounding. The estate also has several shops full of a variety of items - clothes, blankets, soaps, food, children toys, etc. Really it was probably the only place I felt pressed for room. They also have a restaurant and a whiskey room. It was utterly charming!

    Entry to the grounds
    Aryo S.

    Powerscourt Gardens offers a serene and quiet environment with acres of lush green surroundings and beautiful well-landscaped gardens and areas. They are several gardens, lakes and ponds, statues, walkways and hollows and more. I enjoyed a day here and several hours were spent gazing and admiring the beauty around. There's a cafe on site, several shops, and different areas with benches to sit on amongst the gardens and different areas. One of the top 10 gardens in the world! Price of admission is about 7 euros.

    Tram V.

    Such a lovely walk around the estate and seeing the gardens and shops. Being here for Christmas, I'm a little disappointed that there wasn't much in terms of decorations and feeling that festive spirit. However we still enjoyed ourselves as we walked the vast estate. Make sure you don't miss the Pets Cemetary and pay your respects to Kilfane and the rest of the goodest boys and girls

    Italian Garden
    John M.

    Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for just the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. Saying goodbye to Dublin for now, the girlfriend & I would ultimately end the day in Killarney, which would be our new home in Ireland for the next few nights. Along the way, we took a detour down through the Wicklow Mountains with a stop at the Powerscourt Estate. For just €6 apiece, we toured the Powerscourt Gardens & House at our own leisure. The well manicured grounds are expansive with a beautiful mountain & valley backdrop in the distance. Along our way around the gardens, we came across a stone tower, a Japanese garden area, Dolphin Pond, a pet cemetery & walled garden areas. This was quite the lovely place to go for a walk & survey how the outlandishly wealthy of a bygone era once lived. Nowadays it might be all about the Gulfstream G650 or the fleet of Ferraris, but Powerscourt was how bling was done way, way back in the day. The Powerscourt Gardens & House are quite impressive & served as a nice place for the girlfriend & I to stretch our legs on a long driving day. Though we certainly took the long way from Dublin to Killarney, it was just as much about the journey as the destination.

    Giant cookie for less than €2!
    Marie S.

    Such a surprise, but a beautiful place! Just as we arrived, the clouds parted and the sun shone down on the golden gates. The Japanese garden and pet cemetery were some of my favorites. The Pegasus statue, the horses against the Sugar Loaf Mountains. It's hard to believe that the Pepperpot Tower was made so that a rich family's kids could play in it. Crazy. We got there just as they were starting to put up some of the Christmas decorations. Cute cafe and giant cookies that sell for a cheap price. My only wish was that we got to spend more time here on our tour (rather than just an hour and a half)

    Gorgeous garden the third best in the World according to National Geographic
    Neluta G.

    Gorgeous gardens and if you are lucky to visit this place on a sunny day in Ireland it will be even more spectacular. The property is huge and some of the family that owns it lives on the property. All grades and perfectly manicured and maintained, their staff is very large to maintain these gardens. The smell of the flowers, trees and plants makes the experience unique. These gardens were listed as the third best in the World according to National Geographic. Worth visiting while in Ireland. There is also a golf course area with two golf courses near by and a hotel that is very nice.

    Nick M.

    This place is sick (as in the good way)!! I could walk these grounds everyday and never get bored. Just think how cool of a game of ghosts in the grave yard or laser tag would be here!! It's an 18th-century mansion with a garden like no other, sitting on 47 acres of land. It was originally a 13th century castle positioned for a strategic military importance controlling the three rivers and has had many owners over the years. Though the house itself is beautiful it is nothing compare to the diverse gardens. The estate is not only a famous tourist attraction but it has been used for such films as The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and Barry Lyndon. The gardens are themed and each one is gorgeous. I don't what to give it all away but the Japanese, Italian, and walled garden are excellent. Plus, a pet cemetery and a stone tower built in 1911 (which you can walk up). The whole garden can be walked in an hour but to take the time to enjoy it all I would give yourself 2 hours. Entrance fee is 8 euro for adults and 5 euro for children. Hungry? Check out the Terrace Cafe which was actually pretty descent. They get all their ingredients from the land, so processed crap. The soup and home baked bread are the way to go. The soups are hardy and tasty for a chilly day. I didn't expect such a meal, I left full and zenful from my walk in the gardens. If you have more time you can get in a round of golf (which will probably empty your wallet) and check out the Ireland's highest waterfall.

    Kate B.

    I recently stayed in the Powerscourt Hotel, and while out that neck of the woods decided to visit Powerscourt House and Gardens. The house was completed in 1741 and was designed around the medieval castle in the style of Palladian architecture. It is an absolutely stunning building and sits beautifully at the entrance of the gardens. Powerscourt House was recently voted as One of the Top Ten Houses and Mansions Worldwide by the Lonely Planet Guide and it's not hard to see why. Upon walking through the house to the Italian Gardens you are met with an amazing view of the Sugar Loaf and the Wicklow mountains. Veering left brings you past Tower Valley, where you find the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt's dining table. My favourite area was the Japanese Gardens. Here you will find a Pagoda and a trickling stream under pretty Japanese bridges.The view of the house from Triton Lake is spectacular and there's also a beautifully well kept Walled Garden. We were lucky enough to get a lovely day to enjoy our stroll. If you are feeling peckish there is an Avoca cafe and store offering plenty of goodies. And for the shoppers out there the Design Loft offers hand-crafts and original Irish design, from jewellery and accessories to home-wares. If you find yourself at a loose end over the summer I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Powerscourt House for a little day trip :-)

    The Italian Garden - Powerscourt Estate
    Katie G.

    A nice afternoon (or morning) out - just a short drive away from Dublin. Beautiful gardens, with a variety of different themes, making it interesting to investigate the different parts. Its a shame the annual membership isn't more affordable - at €95 it seems a lot (especially as annual membership for Blenheim Palace and Gardens is only £20). Otherwise it would be great to pop back to on a regular basis.

    View from the back, looking up to the house.
    Lauren M.

    My mom and I went to Ireland in October 2009. We ventured to Powerscourt on a sunny Sunday morning. We had brunch outside in the sunshine, along with the entire population of Wicklow County. It had been rainy for a solid week (no kidding!), and that day was the best day to see the gardens. The cafe was a bit pricey, but the food was delicious and a big helping. I'll post a couple pictures from our adventure. You must walk a bit to see the Japanese garden and the pet cemetery. The rose garden was in full bloom, I wish I could make a "scratch and sniff" of the pictures I took. Mom and I didn't do the full tour of the house because it was so nice outside, we took full advantage of the gardens. Highly recommended!

    fisheye of the front promenade before you enter the garden itself
    Matt R.

    This is a beautiful location, and there is actually quite a lot to see. Getting here can be a bit of an issue, but once you get here it will be very clear that it's well worth the view. There are also technicalities that come into play here, just like every other part of Ireland in general. Specifically, I'm referring to the waterfall. If you buy a pass to the Powerscourt Gardens, it doesn't include a pass for the waterfall - which is another 5 EUR or so. Keep this in mind if budget is a concern. Also as far as location/logistics, right where you enter the gardens the Powerscourt cafe will be immediately visible on the left and you'll see people outside, assuming it's not raining. As Nick noted - this starts with an enormous and beautiful mansion, complete with golfing grounds right across the street from the Estate. Ireland is a very golf-friendly (and wallet unfriendly) destination, after all. The garden consists of a number of beautiful statues, some well maintained flowers, gardens with individual cultural themes and everything is very, very walkable. The garden actually looks a lot bigger than it is. If you were trying to walk the entire garden quickly I would think it could be accomplished in about a half hour to maybe 2-3 hours if you're really trying to take in the beauty of the site. I actually took probably 2-3 hours, and really got some photos out of the experience. Views here are absolutely astounding, although I did elect to skip the pet cemetery. Flora is well maintained, and I would actually suggest spending some time to really see how beautiful some of the flowers in the garden are and also take in some views of the countryside while you're on the walk.

    Esther W.

    This place is definitely worth a visit if you are around Wicklow. Beautiful gardens for acres! The architecture of the house is impressive and the lawns are beautifully manicured. There's so much to see! From the Japanese gardens, to the big pond, to the huge garden of roses, everything was breathtaking. I really loved the rose garden the best. There are rows and rows of different colored roses. It took me a while to even recognize the flowers as roses too, because they are so large and in such full bloom. I joked with my friend that these roses were all on crack or steroids because they just look so massive compared to the little puny ones in America. There's also a lot of shopping available inside the house. A little deli market, Avoca (a wool clothing store), house decor, and artists' market were all housed inside.

    Erin L.

    This was once the place of residence of Lord Powerscourt. Today, this well-preserved 18th-century mansion is surrounded by magnificent gardens. There is no admission fee, however to park it was around 12 Euro. If you are without a car, you can catch a bus from Dublin on the regular city buses. It takes about an hour to reach Enniskerry. I absolutely loved Powerscourt - we visited on a very nice warm and non-rainy day a few weeks ago and had a blast. If you enjoy beautiful flowers and nice scenery and are willing to walk a bit this is the place for you. The first sight of the gardens in the back of the house is breathe taking. Just the view from the Italian garden, causing your eyes to travel down the terraced steps to the lake, then up towards the magnificence of Sugar Loaf Mountain was stunning. Pepperpot Tower was fun. You were actually able to climb up to the top of the round tower and see additional views. The Japanese gardens were pristine and the pet cemetery was a bit quirky. Also, the food in the Avoca cafe is pretty good, although overpriced like most food is at tourist stops in Ireland. We had the traditional Irish meal of brown bread and soup and it was delicious.

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    Amazing. The very best of Ireland in a beautiful countryside setting. History, beauty, serenity, food, drink, spa. It's all here.

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    The jewel of Wicklow. Beautiful place for a family walk. Nice cafe. Lots of history. One of the nicest parks in Ireland

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    The gardens are beautiful gardens and they have programs for the kids. The onsite cafe was reasonable and delicious.

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    Knocksink Wood

    Knocksink Wood

    4.3(4 reviews)
    1.5 km

    My return to Knocksink Wood really surprised me, it's not the same place I remember…read more To find it, as you drive down into Enniskerry via the Monastery Road, you will see the wooden sign by the entrance. If on a Dublin bus, I would say its the second stop after you pass the stop at the closed down Texaco garage. About a mile in off the road is a car park and an education centre. This was all new to me and both great additions to the woods. We didn't go into the centre, so cannot comment on that. I should have though and I will next time I am back. The trails that are marked out are very even and safe, for anyone who prefers a safe stroll. There appears to have been some work done to make these paths quite safe, especially a long parts of the river bank. For the more adventurous there are some paths that deviate from the main foot paths, but prepare to get a bit muddy. The Glencullen river runs through the woods and this is really the highlight of the woods. The view and sound of the river is a tonic. Of all the dogs being brought for a walk here, there was many of them enjoying a dip in the river. In fact the whole woods is perfect for dog walking. They all seemed to be really enjoying their walkies. It was a Sunday afternoon in March and by the time we were leaving, at about 15:30, the car park was getting very busy. I look forward to going back for another walk in the woods.

    A very nice woodland walk - quite short and easy without and major hills. The Glencullen river…read moreruns along side with a couple of little waterfalls and bridges. Very well signposted and with a big car park

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    Millennium Park Blanchardstown - The awesome castle slide (as my daughter refers to it).

    Millennium Park Blanchardstown

    5.0(2 reviews)
    27.4 kmMulhuddart

    We are visiting this area and I'm very pleased to find out how much it has to offer. We've been…read morestaying at Crown Plaza Hotel for 8 weeks with two small kids and this park pretty much saved my sanity lol I wish I knew that it has great jogging trail I would have brought my gear. The play ground is great and it's perfect place to wear out your kids. It has stuff for big kids and play set for toddlers, obstacle course and a big double sandbox and a zip line!. There are toilets on play ground they rarely have toilet paper or soap but at lest bathrooms are there. There is a skate park and areas to play ball. Also there is a dog park, sadly we have no pets but it looks nice a big from afar. And everything pretty well taken care of. I definitely recommend this park!

    I've lived in Dublin for a year and did not know about this park until a couple weeks ago after we…read morebought a car and started to really explore the area. This park is absolutely amazing. The playground is out of this world. There is also a skate park and lots of walking paths. It is a wonderful area. If you're driving, there is ample parking in the parking lot and by bus, I think you can take bus 37 or 39 (towards Ongar) from Dublin. I believe there is a stop right by the park. Also, this park has a sandpit, so bring your shovel and bucket! You can see the huge castle slide from the road and your kids will love the zip line! It's a very cool park.

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    Millennium Park Blanchardstown - Dog park rules

    Dog park rules

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    Millennium Park Blanchardstown - Picture of the skate park through the fence (taken from the playround).

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    Picture of the skate park through the fence (taken from the playround).

    St. Enda's Park

    St. Enda's Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    12.8 kmRathfarnham

    A bright sunny and hot Sunday afternoon was in the offering, so, family plus dog was packed up and…read morewith the intention of picking up picnic goods on the way, we left for Marley park. Now, being nearly 40 and increasingly removed from popular culture I miss the odd fact, like this weekend Marley Park was playing host to 30,000 music fans, which makes things like a picnic on the main stage a bit of a challenge. "What's that?" my wife asked as I drove on, wondering where the hell to go and 'I wonder if the people in that house would mind if we just set up camp on their front lawn?' It would probably be fine (picture worried looking people peeping out the sitting room curtains as the family Q picnic on their lawn)... till we start nipping behind the shrubbery for a pee... "What?" I reply and then see the sign for the Padraig Pearse Museum & St Enda's Park... I had never heard of it but having nowhere better in mind we decide to give it a bash. It's days like this where I should have done the lotto - we struck lucky with a spectacular park and grounds, full Brambles café (for those without picnic) and the weather to match. There is also an old castle ruin (a folly I'm pretty sure) which kept junior amused for ages. Well worth a visit, we didn't go into the museum, will save that for a more inclement day.

    Really gorgeous well kept park. I mainly go to Marlay Park with my toddler because the playground…read moreis so good but decided to stop here for a change earlier this week. We had a nice little adventure. Would love to stop into the Pearse Museum but my two year old's attention span and noise levels wouldn't allow for a museum visit at the moment, another day perhaps! Not sure it's the most dog-friendly of places, spotted a very strict sign about dogs!! I could be wrong though. Regardless it's very peaceful and lovely spot for a picnic.

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    Djouce Wood - Powerscourt Waterfall from the Deerpark Trail (red).

    Djouce Wood

    4.0(1 review)
    3.6 km

    Djouce wood is an extensive area of forest managed by Coillte and bordered to the south west by…read moreDjouce mountain close to Dublin in the Wicklow mountains. The wood is a mix of forest roads, trails and paths laid out and useable by walkers and mountain bikers alike. The area was once part of the Powerscourt Estate. The trails in the forest offer excellent views over the River Dargle valley to the Powersourt Waterfall which is the highest waterfall in Ireland and to Djouce Mountain (725m). The area has many other great walking trails including accessing the mountain area of Djouce, War Hill, White Hill and Maulin. It also gives access to the Wicklow way heading north through Crone and Lackan or south to Ballinastoe. There are two specific trails in Djouce wood, the red (Deerpark) and the blue trail. The red trail is approximately 3 hours long and deemed a moderate level walk. It's along mostly forest paths and a few forest roads. It can be quite wet, muddy, and open to the elements so this trail is best approached with appropriate wet gear and walking shoes or boots. The blue trail at one and a half hours is an easier route on drier woodland trails which wouldn't require the same level of dressing for the weather and environment. The carpark is well maintained and at the moment is open until 4pm in the afternoon. Coillte's website www.coillteoutdoors.ie provides driving directions and maps of the trails available in this wood.

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    Djouce Wood - Views from the Djouce Deerpark Trail.

    Views from the Djouce Deerpark Trail.

    Djouce Wood - Views from the Deerpark Trail (red).

    Views from the Deerpark Trail (red).

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    Palmerston Park - Palmerston Park im Herbst

    Palmerston Park

    4.2(5 reviews)
    15.1 kmMilltown

    Palmerston Park is a treasure of a park that admittedly I lived right next to and didn't notice it…read morewas there until about 7 months in. From the outside it's deceptviely small looking, but once you get inside you'll find that it's quite large and there's many different sections and areas. If you ever get a sunny spring day it's perfect place to sit outside and relax in the sunshine. There's a footpath that goes around the perimeter of the park. It's excellent if you're looking for a change in your walking routine or somewhere safe for the kids to ride their bikes around. I've never seen the park crowded which is perfect because you're always sure to get a spot on the grass, which can't be said for St. Stephen's Green. And also a nerdy history note, Palmerston Park was the headquarters of James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, during the Battle of Rathmines in 1649. When Butler and his troops were defeated, the route was opened for Cromwell to invade the rest of Ireland ... ok so maybe not a selling point for the park, but still something to think about when you're bikin around.

    Watch out for the duck pond. In the twilight, careless walkers may mistake its green algae for…read moregrass and stroll right in. I got within a few feet before my walking companion pulled me back. Dangers aside, this is a gorgeous park. Gorgeous and old. You can feel its age. These massive trees didn't spring up in the last couple of years - I'm sure their roots were already deep when my grandparents were young. There is something very special about strolling around a beautiful old park this like without seeing another soul. Other parks may be more beautiful, but few are as stately.

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    Palmerston Park schneebedeckt im Winter 2005

    The People's Park

    The People's Park

    4.2(15 reviews)
    12.4 kmGlasthule
    €€

    The Peoples Park is a nice clean park. Great for a lazy summers day, especially with Teddy's famous…read moreice cream and the sea side just out the back. It gets busy on Sundays for the Farmers Market(11-4) which has a great and varied selection of food from all over. Can be a bit twee, but that goes with the territory at these things. It's not just restricted to food though, there are some cracking bookstalls and a few craft ones too. This is where I discovered Paulo Coelho, I'm in debt. Now, to business. Traditionally there are three days a year in which Dun Laoghaire stops hovering on the verge of crap and makes the great leap forward into being the greatest place in the world. The Festival of World Cultures, although it's just two days this year(29/30th Aug), is the best weekend in Dublin. Sun, sea, hippies, pints and banging samba drums all for free(except pints of course, but where there's a will...). It's pure awesome, and the Park is one of the festivals main hubs. Love it.

    The People's Park in Dun Laoghaire is a charming little patch of greenery overlooking the…read morecoastline. It's the perfect place for lazing about on a sunny day. It boasts some cute little tearooms and one of the few Sunday farmers markets on the southside (though I'm open to correction on this one). There's a mellow buzz in the air during the market and even if you're not hungry, you're sure to snack on some of the fudge, falafel or fruit that the traders have to offer before leaving. Tends to be happy families in here on a sunny Sunday and there is often some impromptu entertainment in the offing too. It's picturesque and nautically themed with a boat overflowing with flowers at the entrance.

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    The People's Park - Muffins and cakes

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    Awestrikingly Awesome(for 2 days a year)

    Killruddery House and Gardens - The side of the manor house

    Killruddery House and Gardens

    3.9(11 reviews)
    5.6 km
    €€€

    My husband and I stopped by here while heading out of Dublin to do a bit of a tour of manor houses…read morebetween Dublin and Wexford. I had heard they had beautiful gardens and a nice place to stop for lunch. I have to say, the gardens were indeed absolutely beautiful. There was a wedding being prepared inside the house, so you weren't allowed to go inside when I was there. However, I'm not sure if you're normally allowed inside or not. After spending about an hour walking around the grounds and snapping photos, we stopped at the little outdoor cafe by the manor house for some coffee and lunch. We each had a sandwich which came with a little side salad. There was also nice classical/light jazz music playing in the background. I have to say, it made for quite the relaxing afternoon. From the area where they serve food, you overlook the gardens as you sit out in the sun. If it does start raining, which, because this is Ireland, invariably it will... they do have some limited seating. Would love to come here next time and sit outside with some wine. :)

    Stopped into the Saturday market September 2018, at first glance did not seem to have much but most…read moreof the vedors were inside, we purchased some lovely pies and quiche. A nice coffee bar can make any type of espresso drink. We had a lunch of quiche and flat whites, inside seating is available. There were also several vendors selling locally made gift items, including beautiful wood tables. One of us had a 15 minute massage which was very relaxing. Lots of options for relaxing afternoon.

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    Killruddery House and Gardens - The gardens next to the manor house

    The gardens next to the manor house

    Killruddery House and Gardens - View of the house from where they serve lunch

    View of the house from where they serve lunch

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