Powerscourt Gardens and House, Province of Leinster, Ireland

4.5 (2.764 reviews) Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Province of Leinster Historic Sites • Gardens

Must see gardens

Voted No. 3 In the Top 10 Gardens of the World - by National Geographic! One of the world's great Gardens, Powerscourt is situated 20km south of Dublin City Centre in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains.The Garden was begun by Richard Wingfield in the 1740's 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 House was gutted by fire in 1974 but recently has been reborn as an exceptional tourist destination. An audio visual brings to life the rich history of the Estate, while the double height Georgian Ballroom has been restored and hosts wedding and special events.The House is now home to the best in Irish design in gifts, clothes and furniture in the Avoca Stores and Interiors Gallery. Treat yourself to lunch at the Terrace Cafe where you can enjoy exceptional food, from each loaf of Irish bread to Mediterranean tarts or extraordinary salads. Come and explore all that Powerscourt House & Gardens has to offer, there's something for everyone from little explorers to garden enthusiasts!

Address

, Enniskerry, Ireland.

Mobile

+353 1 204 6000

Website

http://www.powerscourt.com

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 19:30

User Ratings

4.5 based on (2.764 reviews)

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Reviews

5emprice63 5:00 PM Jul 9, 2022
Gorgeous, massive gardens and scenery, skip the waterfall
These grounds are amazing and vast. I felt like a Leprechaun was going to pop out at any minute and dance a jig. Please explore ALL the gardens have to offer. Really enjoyed our lunch at the outdoor cafe overlooking the grounds. Skip the waterfall. Billed as the largest in Ireland, it is pricey to just drive in and park and was super crowded and packed with young teens just hanging out.
4Colette S 5:00 PM Jul 18, 2020
A photographer's dream come true but expensive
Powerscourt House and Gardens have been on my bucket list for many a year and I am pleased to say I wasn't disappointed. The gardens and grounds are a joy to behold and beautifully maintained. I particularly enjoyed the Japanese Garden section. I could have easily spent half a day here especially in the glorious sunshine we were lucky enough to have. It is a photographer's dream come true. Only negative was the expense of it all. €25 for a small 2 course meal to be served cold chicken and three small portions of salad! The dessert of strawberry frangipane was delicious but the price of it left a bitter after-taste. Being able to sit outside and admire the view of the gardens whilst eating was fantastic but I imagine on colder/wetter days, paying that amount to sit in the characterless canteen style restaurant would have put a dampener on the experience especially when entry to the gardens is a further €11. Rip-off Ireland?