Powerscourt Gardens
| County: | Co. Wicklow |
| Tel: | 01-204 6000 |
| Fax: | 01-204 6900 |
| Email: | carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net |
One of the world’s great gardens, Powerscourt is situated 12 miles south of Dublin in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. The garden was begun by Richard Wingfield in the 1740s and stretches out over 47 acres.
It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs.
The 18th Century Palladian house, designed by the German born architect Richard Castle, now incorporates an innovative shopping experience and terrace café.
General Information
| Address: | Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow |
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| Telephone; | 01-204 6000 |
| Fax: | 01-204 6900 |
| Email: | carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net |
| Website: | http://www.powerscourt.ie |
| Location: | 20km miles south of Dublin City Centre, just off N11 |
| Season: | All Year |
| Tours: | Self-guiding |
| Booking Contact: | carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net |
| Manager: | Estate Office |
| Average Visit Length: | 1hr-2hrs30mins |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: €8.00 / Student/OAP: €7.00 (House Admission Free) Child (U16): €5.00 / Child (U5): Free |
| Audio Visual: | Languages: English |
| Restaurant: | Operated by Avoca Handweavers Group. Seats 160 including outdoor seating and loo |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Selection of speciality shops operated by the Avoca Group |
| Information Guide: | French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Opening Times
Gardens:
Daily: 09.30-17.30 (House Admission free)
Gardens close at Dusk in Winter
Closed December 25-26
Ballroom & Garden Rooms:
Every Sunday 9.30 -13.30
Every Monday 9.30 -13.30 (1st May - 30th September)
Waterfall:
Nov-Dec & Jan-Feb: 10.30-16.00
Mar-Apr & Sept-Oct: 10.30-17.30
May-Aug: 09.30-19.00
Closed 2 weeks prior to Christmas
Conference
Powerscourt function rooms are ideal venues for receptions, conferences, buffets, champagne evenings and exclusive dinner parties. For further information please visit our website www.powerscourt.ie
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