Powerscourt Gardens and House
Powerscourt Gardens and House, Enniskerry: Hours, Address, Powerscourt Gardens and House Reviews: 4.5/5
Powerscourt Gardens and House
Powerscourt Gardens and House
4.5
09:30 - 17:30
Monday
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday
09:30 - 17:30
About
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!
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Restaurants
24 within 5 kms
Avoca Powerscourt
480
33 m€€ - €€€ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Sika Restaurant
381
0.5 km€€€€ • Irish • European • Vegetarian Friendly
McGills
227
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
The Sugar Loaf Lounge
124
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • European • Gluten Free Options
Poppies Cafe
489
1.4 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Irish • Cafe
The Enniskerry Inn
236
1.4 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Irish • Bar
Emilia's Ristorante
312
1.4 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • European
Kingfisher's Kitchen
178
1.4 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Cafe • European
Macs Bar
121
1.5 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Lounge
54
1.5 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • European
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58 within 10 kms
Cool Planet Experience
44
57 mSpeciality Museums • Science Museums
Powerscourt Distillery
112
0.3 kmDistilleries
Tara's Palace and Museum of Childhood
65
1.1 kmSpeciality Museums • Castles
The German Military Cemetery
13
1.1 kmCemeteries
Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree
5
1.1 kmReligious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas
St. Patrick's Church
81
1.3 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Bray Head
513
Mountains
Dublin Mountains
507
Mountains
The Corner Studio
2
1.4 kmArt Galleries
Powerscourt Waterfall
1,169
4.5 kmWaterfalls
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SwayneTrayne
Great Falls, VA4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Americans traveling to Ireland and we found this charming distillery and gardens. It was a lovely place, but they could not add any distillery tours based on staffing shortages. They appeared to have plenty of people working, but the staff said that management was quite inflexible to add tours even though it was possible to do so. We took our money elsewhere, but it was worth seeing!
Written 1 July 2022
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Molly S.
Puyallup, WA23 contributions
Apr 2022
If I only I could live here! The grounds are stunning and even that word doesn't seem to do it justice. There is so much to see here and everything you see is gorgeous. You'll want to be here for a couple of hours so you can see everything at a leisurely pace. Definitely worth it!
Written 29 June 2022
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JefSch75
Marion, IA77 contributions
Jun 2022
My wife actually got teary eyed when we walked in. Simply stunning gardens and a nice relaxed atmosphere. We spent a couple hours here and could have spent more. Definitely worth the price of admission. They also have ice cream, a coffee shop, a cafe/restaurant, etc. so you won't be without the necessities while you are there.
Written 25 June 2022
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Bill C
11 contributions
Jun 2022 • Business
My short stay at the Powerscourt was first class from start to finish. We were met at the door by David who was not only an excellent doorman, he turned out to be an expert on everything local and was very entertaining. Checkin was seamless; the room was superb. They have the best equipped gym I’ve ever seen for a hotel gym. Food at the restaurant was top notch. This is one of the best hotels I have ever stay in and I’ve been all over the world…
Written 23 June 2022
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Lina C
Ireland2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
It is a really beautiful place for everyone except dogs. Thumbs down for not allowing dogs there. It is a park so in mu opinion dogs should be allowed.
Written 19 June 2022
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Nessa S
Seaford, UK75 contributions
Mar 2022
As you walk through the entrance to the garden through the house, the formal Italian garden opens out in front of you and is breathtaking. Immaculate lawns, flowerbeds, and an assortment of neo-Roman statues and ornaments decorate the surroundings. The pride of place is the fountain with the pair of winged horses. Also beautiful were the Japanese garden and the rose garden and the herbaceous borders garden. Beautiful walks through an extensive arboretum and plenty of opportunities for photos. This is all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Great Sugarloaf Mountain and the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Written 11 June 2022
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TrynaBeHonest
Belfast, UK59 contributions
Jun 2022
It was an enjoyable day out, however, admission and food very overpriced. The gardens were not very well kept, just seeming a bit neglected and dead to be honest. I would have expected it to be more colourful and lively in June! I certainly would not rate it 3rd in the world - I don't know how it got that rating! Disappointing and overhyped, but still an enjoyable day out.
Written 11 June 2022
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Nancy1461
Hagersville, Canada50 contributions
May 2022
We were there for about two hours and that's not enough time. Give yourself a good amount of time to tour all the garden; they are fantastic. Even though it rained (no kidding) it was still a magically place to walk. Breathtaking views and magnificent gardens; worth every penny of admission. If we go back to Ireland, I would definitely want to go back to Powerscourt Gardens.
Written 4 June 2022
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Beth
Mesquite, TX7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
The grounds are lovely. There are manicured gardens, a beautiful Japanese garden, as well as shaded meadows and a majestic tower to explore. It’s a great place for couples to walk around, and for families to wander with children.
Written 2 June 2022
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Doug H
Abita Springs, LA24 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
My wife and I enjoyed our time at Powerscourt. Before entering the gardens, we stopped by the cafe for scones and tea. The raspberry scone was very good, and huge, and they staff were friendly and helpful. After a quick snack, we ventured out to the impeccably kept gardens. From the top of the hill to the bottom by the lake and Japanese garden, the views were breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Written 31 May 2022
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Danielle F
1 contribution
Do I need to pay for the ticket if I only want to go to the cafe?
R G
Dublin, Ireland927 contributions
No
i dont drive so iam trying to get a visit to the waterfall and also the gardens on public bus do you know the best way to do it
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, Ireland4 contributions
Hi Susan,
The buses from Dublin to Enniskerry are the 44 from Townsend Street in Dublin. 185 from Bray Dart/Railway Station.
You have to drive to Powerscourt Waterfall as its 6km from the Gardens. From Dublin City Centre and Wexford take exit 8. After 2 kilometers take the first right-hand turn for Enniskerry and follow the signs for Powerscourt Waterfall.
I hope that helps? Thank you Ana for replying also :)
Nathyontheroad
Toulouse, France26 contributions
Bonjour
Pouvez vous me dire comment on s’y rend depuis Dublin?
Y’a t’il un bus?
cynsha
Mankato, MN413 contributions
There are buses traveling through the village of Enniskerry continuously, and I think they also go to Powerscourt. You might want to call them to be sure, though.
CalvinPowers
Durham, NC3 contributions
I see that tickets are necessary for the Gardens and the Waterfall. What about the mansion itself? Are there tours? Can people walk inside? Are tickets required?
Hard to Please
Bromley, UK52 contributions
No there are no tickets for the house because it had a very serious fire a couple of years back and now the General areas are a retail outlet and restaurant in the public areas the only original features in tact are the lovely gardens and natural waterfall altough the house is restored it's no longer set out as a grand Georgian mansion inside
How long should I expect to stay here? We are making it a first stop on a road trip from Dublin over to the west coast.
Robert R
Carrollton, United States52 contributions
We spent half a day in the gardens, and had a delightful lunch in the Avoca cafe and another hour in the shop. We have visited Ireland five times and stayed twice at the Powerscourt Hotel. Wonderful Marriott property with the best service and breakfast buffet in Ireland.
evanleee
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
Any public transportation can reach there?
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, Ireland4 contributions
Thanks Sean B for that comprehensive list of options on how to get here.
If you are going to the Waterfall unfortunately you would need to go by car or taxi. It is a narrow country road and a long walk from the village, so we wouldn't recommend walking it.
Can I bring my dog
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, Ireland4 contributions
Dogs must be on a leash at all times at the Estate and the Waterfall.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the Gardens with the exception of guide dogs.
But they are welcome at the Waterfall and along the Avenue.
Is there a playground
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, Ireland4 contributions
Hello Lisa,
We do not have a playground in the main gardens but we have a ‘Family Action Quests’ audio tour for children and their families to enjoy. The Pepperpot Tower in the main gardens was built as a folly for the Estate children to play in at the time.
There is a playground area at our Waterfall area, which is located about 6km from the Main Estate.
More information on both is available at our website.
montage777
New York City, NY
Is it necessary to buy tickets in advance or are the lines not long?
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, Ireland4 contributions
Tickets can be booked online, including on the day you are coming, easily.
Otherwise you can purchase tickets at the gate kiosk, but no need to stop here as tickets are for purchase in the main reception in the house.
For the Waterfall you can buy them at the gate barrier on the way in the driveway.
axelrobbes
Dublin, Ireland
Bonjour, est ce qu’il y a un service de consigne sur place ou pas?
Besoin d’un réponse rapide merci.
A.R.
Frequently Asked Questions about Powerscourt Gardens and House
- Powerscourt Gardens and House is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:30 - 17:30
- We recommend booking Powerscourt Gardens and House tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 9 Powerscourt Gardens and House tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Powerscourt Gardens and House:
- Small-Group Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin (From €45.94)
- Private Day Tour of Wicklow, Powerscourt and Glendalough from Dublin (From €490.02)
- Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour (From €765.65)
- Tour Wicklow in a limo with a private guide. Scenery, history, exploring & more! (From €439.43)
- Private Wicklow Tour (From €663.56)
- Hotels near Powerscourt Gardens and House:
- (0.21 km) Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
- (1.94 km) Coolakay House
- (1.32 km) Ferndale B&B
- (1.44 km) Powerscourt Springs
- (1.43 km) Rambler’s Rest B&B
- Restaurants near Powerscourt Gardens and House:
- (0.03 km) Avoca Powerscourt
- (0.45 km) Sika Restaurant
- (0.46 km) McGills
- (0.44 km) The Sugar Loaf Lounge
- (1.42 km) Poppies Cafe
- Attractions near Powerscourt Gardens and House:
- (0.06 km) Cool Planet Experience
- (0.28 km) Powerscourt Distillery
- (0.42 km) ESPA at Powerscourt Hotel
- (1.14 km) Powerscourt Golf Club
- (1.46 km) Schoolhouse for Art