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The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks.

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AT POWERSCOURT ESTATE

Powerscourt Gardens were designed from 1731 onwards, with the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider surrounding landscape. Managed by Head Gardener, Alex Slazenger and his team. Powerscourt Gardens include The Walled Gardens, The Italian Garden, The Dolphin Pond, The Japanese Gardens, Pets Cemetery and Pepperpot Tower, among other features and attractions.

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Suggested Itineraries

Ideas for your next day out at Powerscourt

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly day out that’ll use up the kids’ excess energy and fire their imaginations, this is the itinerary for you.

  • Start your adventure by donning comfortable shoes and taking the bus to Enniskerry, seeing how many sights you can spot along the way.
  • Then walk up to Powerscourt House and Gardens via the elegant Beech Avenue taking in the stunning sights of the Sugarloaf Mountain.
  • When you arrive, everyone’s earned a treat, so in summer, an ice cream from the Avoca Hatch fits the bill perfectly. If it’s on the chilly side, the Avoca Terrace Café has delightful scones, accompanied by tea, coffee or hot chocolate to warm you through.
  • Discover all the secrets of the gardens, accompanied by our free 8 stop “Family Action Quests” audio guide.
  • See how many different species of flowers and minibeasts you can identify along the gorgeous herbaceous borders and check out the Bee Sanctuary in the Walled Garden.
  • Meet the pets of Powerscourt in the Pet Cemetary.
  • Explore the 2km Tree Trail, see how many different types you can find and vote on which would be most fun to climb.
  • Finish off with a relaxing and delicious lunch in the Avoca Terrace Café, soaking up one of the finest restaurant views in the whole of Ireland.
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We have Irish and European champion trees at Powerscourt including a Wild Cherry, a Torrey Pine and a Southern Beech. There are many exceptional trees on the estate such as a line of Douglas Fir which are among the tallest in Ireland and about 150 years old. The Dawn Redwood is another notable tree on the estate which was discovered in China in 1947 and introduced to Ireland in 1949. This tree trail through Powerscourt Gardens will take you about 40 minutes to complete. The trees are numbered 1-26 on the map and marked with large red labels. Come for a walk at Powerscourt and discover our beautiful arboretum.

Plan your visit

Powerscourt is readily accessible by road and rail, just 30 minutes from Dublin. There are a host of high quality facilities to make your visit more enjoyable

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Powerscourt Estate is located just 20 minutes south of Dublin, or 40 minutes from the airport and there are many transportation options available to reach us.

To find us please use the Eircode: A98 PD79

Eircode: A98 PD79

GPS Coordinates: 3°11’05”N 6°11’13”W / 53.18472°N 6.18694°W

Take the N11 southbound (Wexford). At approximately 19km , take exit 7 for Bray south, Enniskerry, Powerscourt Gardens. Turn left at roundabout, over flyover and rejoin N11 heading north. Take first left for Enniskerry Village (Exit 6a). Continue along road to Enniskerry Village. Take the road to the left of the clock tower, in the village square, continue up steep hill for 600m. Powerscourt entrance is on the right-hand side opposite church entrance.

The closest public transportation to the estate are the L15 and 44 bus services which take visitors to Enniskerry village in County Wicklow. Buses run every hour. 

The 44 bus travels direct from City centre to Enniskerry village and takes approx 45 mins to an hour. 

The L15 bus connects Bray to Enniskerry. Please get off the bus in Enniskerry village. 

The village is a short walk from the Estate, approximately 20 minutes and we’d advise you to wear comfortable shoes as part of the walk is also uphill.  Be prepared to make your stroll a pleasant one!  

Bus timetables are available here. 

The nearest DART station (rail) to the Estate is Bray, County Wicklow which connects the 185 bus with Dublin City Centre. The rail line runs along the coast of Dublin, from Malahide and Howth southwards as far as Greystones, County Wicklow.

Full timetables for the DART are available here.

You can book to join a group on a bus from Dublin City center to visit Powerscourt Gardens. Hilltoptreks offer Award-winning Guided and Self Guided tours in Wicklow. One of their most popular tours is a day tour which includes Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough. Booking details are below.

Book Powerscourt & Glendalough Tour here.

You can book a day tour with VIP buses, and join a group from Dublin City centre at the corner of O’Connell Street and Eden Quay from Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am, arriving back in Dublin city at 6.30pm. The first stop on the tour is Powerscourt Estate followed by other key attractions in Wicklow.

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There is ample parking at Powerscourt for cars and coaches including accessible car parking.

If you travel by hire car and use an environmentally friendly electric car you can recharge onsite at our EV charging stations using the easy go app.

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Listen to Samples of Our Audio Tour

Get a taste for what we offer by listening to a sample of our multilingual audio guides narrated personally by its two families and owners of the Estate over the past 400 years. We also provide the full audio tours via a Free Downloadable Audio Tour app (iPhone and Android).
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Mandarin Audio Guide

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莎拉   欢迎来到爱尔兰最美丽、最迷人的鲍尔斯考特庄园。威克洛因爱尔兰花园而闻名。    安东尼   这是爱尔兰最原始、最美丽的古老东部地区之一。   亚历克斯   鲍尔斯考特庄园被《国家地理》杂志称为世界第三大美丽花园。这张地图显示了三十 个语音提示站点的位置。它们分散在花园各处。您可以从任何方向和顺序进行参观， 但我们先从前两站开始，因为他们提供了重要的游览简介。   莎拉   通常游览按逆时针的顺序，所以在离开鲍尔斯考特楼时，请右转。您会看到两公里回 廊，大概需要花一个半小时才能游览完毕，其中包括穿越一些小山丘。   主题   安东尼   古典雕像把鲍尔斯考特庄园衬托成诸神之花园。其中最具象征性的四大雕塑分别是阿 波罗、戴安娜、名誉之神和胜利女神。   莎拉   我们已经给每个停留提示牌着色，希望有助于找到符合您兴趣的故事。   安东尼   在阿波罗站的蓝色站牌，音频讲述了此处的艺术和建筑。   亚历克斯   戴安娜绿色站牌重在讲述这些园林的自然奇观。   莎拉   名人堂金色站牌主要讲述温菲尔德和史莱辛格家族的成就史。   安东尼   胜利女神红色站牌讲述庄园的军事史。      莎拉   小天使探秘行动的黄色站是儿童专区。您好，我是莎拉·史莱辛格。我代表史莱辛格家 族来管理这个庄园。      亚历克斯   您好！我是她的表兄弟，亚历克斯·史莱辛格 – 这里的首席园丁。      安东尼   我是莎拉的表兄弟，安东尼·温菲尔德，庄园的第11任子爵。我是庄园的继承者 。   莎拉   让我们一起想分享一下流传一代又一代的家族故事。欢迎 加入我们一同游览鲍尔斯考 特庄园。      归还语音导览   亚历克斯   请记住离开庄园前归还您的语音导览。

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Spanish Audio Guide

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Bienvenidos a Powerscourt, la hacienda más hermosa y fascinante de Irlanda. El condado de Wicklow es conocido como el Jardín de Irlanda. Es uno de los lugares más salvajes y bellos de la Irlanda del Antiguo Oriente. National Geographic proclamó Powerscourt como el tercer jardín más bello del mundo. Este mapa muestra las ubicaciones de los treinta puntos de audio en esta guía. Estos puntos están repartidos alrededor de los jardines. Estos pueden ser visitados en cualquier otro orden sin embargo le recomendamos que escuche los dos primeros puntos ya que le proporcionarán una introducción esencial del tour. Normalmente el recorrido de los jardines se hace en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj así que le rogamos que gire a su derecha cuando salga de la Casa de Powerscourt. El circuito de una distancia de dos kilómetros puede ser completado en una hora y media. El circuito implica la subida y bajada de algunas colinas. Las estatuas clásicas hacen que Powerscourt sea un Jardín de los Dioses. Cuatro grandes figuras que simbolizan las cualidades del jardín. Se trata de Apolo, Diana, Feme y Victoria. Las señales de los puntos de audio están pintadas. Esperamos que les ayuden a encontrar las historias que le resulten interesantes. Las señales azules de los puntos de audio de Apolo conmemoran el arte y la arquitectura de este lugar. Las señales verdes de los puntos de audio de Diana destacan las riquezas naturales de estos jardines. Las señales doradas de los puntos de audio de Feme se centran en las hazañas de las familias Wingfield y Slazenger. Las señales rojas de los puntos de audio de Victoria abarcan los aspectos militares de la historia de Powerscourt. Las señales amarillas de las misiones del Querubín ofrece actividades para los niños. Hola, me llamo Sarah Slanzeger - Soy la encargada de Powerscourt en nombre de la familia Slazenger. Hola. Soy el primo de Sarah, Alex Slazenger y el jardinero jefe. Soy el primo de Sarah, Anthony Wingfield el onceavo Lord Powerscourt. Soy descendiente de las personas que crearon este lugar. Juntos queremos compartir las historias familiares que han sido pasadas de generación en generación. Acompáñanos en este viaje por Powerscourt. Le rogamos que recuerden devolver su audio guía antes de marcharse.

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French Audio Guide

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Bienvenue à Powerscourt, le domaine le plus magnifique et intriguant d’Irlande. Wicklow est connu sous le nom du Jardin d’Irlande. C’est l’une des régions les plus sauvages, et les plus belles de l’est antique de l’Irlande. Powerscourt fut proclamé troisième plus beau jardin du monde par le National Geographic. Ce plan vous indique la position des 30 arrêts audio répartis à travers ces jardins. Vous pouvez les effectuer dans l’ordre qui vous plaît, cependant nous recommandons d’écouter au préalable les deux premiers arrêts qui vous fourniront une. D’habitude nous visitons ces jardins dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre, en prenant la droite en sortant de la Powerscourt House. Ce circuit de 2 kilomètres prend environs 1h30, et comprend quelques collines. Se sont ses statues antiques qui font de Powerscourt un Jardin des Dieux. Les quatre déités qui symbolisent ses qualités sont Apollon, Diane, Phème et Victoire. Nous avons donné des couleurs différentes aux panneaux, afin de vous aider à trouver facilement les histoires qui vous intéressent. La piste audio correspondant à la pancarte bleue à l’arrêt d’Apollon célèbre les arts et l’architecture. La pancarte verte près de Diane révèle les merveilles naturelles de ces jardins. La pancarte dorée de Phème raconte les exploits des familles Wingfield et Slazenger. La pancarte rouge près de Victoire souligne l’aspect militaire de l’histoire de Powerscourt. L’arrêt jaune de Chérubin est une quête qui propose des activités pour les enfants. Bonjour, je m’appelle Sarah Slazenger - je suis la gérante du domaine de Powerscourt au nom de la famille Slazenger. Bonjour, je suis son cousin, Alex Slazenger - le Maître jardinier. Moi c’est Anthony Wingfield, le cousin de Sarah et 11e Lord Powerscourt. Je suis le descendant de ceux qui ont créé cet endroit. Ensemble nous allons vous raconter les histoires de famille, transmises de génération en génération. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage dans Powerscourt. RENDRE VOTRE GUIDE AUDIO. Veuillez s’il-vous-plaît rendre votre guide audio à la fin de votre visite.

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German Audio Guide

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Willkommen auf Powerscourt, Irlands wunderschönstes und spannendstes Anwesen. Wicklow ist bekannt als der Garten Irlands. Einer der wildesten und schönsten Teilen von Irlands Historischem Ostens. Powerscourt wurde vom National Geographic als der drittschönste Garten der Welt ausgezeichnet. Diese Karte zeigt ihnen die 30 Audiostationen. Sie sind über die Gärten verteilt. Sie können in jeglicher Reihenfolge besucht werden, aber wir empehlen ihnen die ersten Stationen zuzuhören, da diese eine essenzielle Einführung in die Tour sind. Der Garten wird üblicherweise gegen den Uhrzeigersinn bereist, also biegen sie bitte rechts ab, wenn sie das Powerscourt Haus verlassen. Der 2km lange Rundlauf dauert etwa eineinhalb Stunden und es werden einige Hügel hoch und runter gewandert. Die klassischen Statuen verwandeln Powerscourt in einen Garten der Götter. Vier Hauptfiguren sympolisieren seine Qualitäten: Apollo, Diana, Pheme und Nike. Wir haben die Stationsschilder farbig unterschieden. Wir hoffen, dass ihnen dies helfen wird Geschichten zu finden, die ihren Interessen entsprechen. Die Hörbeiträge der blauen Apollostationsschilder feiern die Kunst und Architektur hier. Die grünen Dianastationsschilder heben die Naturwunder des Gartens hervor. Die goldenen Phemestationsschilder setzen den Fokus auf die Leistungen der Wingfield und Slazenger Familien. Die roten Nikestationsschilder beziehen sich auf die Militäraspekte der Geschichte von Powerscourt. Die gelben Cherubforschungsabenteuerstops bieten Aktivitäten für Kinder an. Hallo, ich bin Sarah Slazenger. Ich verwalte Powerscourt im Namen der Familie Slazenger. Hi. Ich bin ihr Cousin, Alex Slazenger – der Obergärtner. Ich bin Sarahs Cousin, Anthony Wingfield, der 11. Lord Powerscourt. Ich bin direkter Nachfahre von denen, die diesen Ort erschaffen haben. Zusammen möchten wir mit ihnen Familiengeschichten teilen, die von Generation zu Generation weiter gegeben wurden. Begleiten sie uns auf der Reise von Powerscourt. Und denken sie bitte daran, ihren Audioführer zurück zu geben, bevor sie Powerscourt verlassen.

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Stop 6: Immersive Path - Ecological Sanctuary

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This is Stop 6 on the Biodiversity Walk – Immersive Path – Ecological Sanctuary. We are now at the Rhododendron Walk, and in particular, the new immersive path. This raised wooden boardwalk allows us to step into the heart of a very delicate ecosystem without disturbing the natural watercourse beneath it. At the core of this area is rewilding. We allow plants to grow, self-seed, and spread naturally. For example, wild garlic and early primrose thrive here and are fantastic for early pollinators. As these go over, other plants like mare’s tail take over, creating valuable habitats for insects and small animals in this delicate ecosystem. The rhododendrons are the main highlight here, flowering from early spring into early summer with bursts of colour and scent. This path lets you get close enough to see, smell, and even touch the flowers. At other times of the year, the trees and shrubs interplanted with the rhododendrons provide structure, colour, and interest through autumn and winter. This part of the gardens is very low maintenance and shows how effective it can be to simply work with nature. The same idea can be recreated on a small or large scale in your own garden by allowing habitats to establish and flourish. This is one of the quietest areas on the Estate. Here you can switch off and listen to the birds in the trees, or the rustle of small mammals in the undergrowth. Being immersed in this calm space allows you to be present, feel relaxed, and connect with nature in a way that’s good for your wellbeing.

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Stop 7: Japanese Garden - Water & Wellbeing

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This is Stop 7 on the Biodiversity Walk – Japanese Garden – Water & Wellbeing. We are now in the heart of the Japanese Garden, one of the most peaceful places on the Estate. This part of the garden sits at one of the lowest points, which means its naturally damp. In fact, it was built on a reclaimed bogland. That constant moisture helps the plants here tolerate drought, so less watering is needed. From a biodiversity point of view, water is vital. The pond and flowing streams here create habitats where mammals, insects, birds, and invertebrates can all thrive. Each part of the water system supports different forms of life, adding to the richness of biodiversity in this area. The Japanese Garden is at its best in spring and autumn. In spring, you’ll see azaleas, rhododendrons, and flowering cherries. In summer, the focus shifts to structure, with shrubs and evergreens creating a calming natural sanctuary. Then in autumn, the garden truly comes alive with the brilliant colours of the Japanese maples. Water habitats are among the richest areas for biodiversity. And they can be recreated on a small scale – even with a garden pond or a simple water feature. The Japanese Garden is a calming space, and water plays a key role in that. Natural water sources release negative ions, which have been shown to improve mood, support sleep, and strengthen the immune system. Standing here, surrounded by water, plants, and wildlife, allows you to slow down and connect with nature in a way that’s good for your wellbeing.

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Stop 8: Tower Valley - Rewilding Area

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This is Stop 8 on the Biodiversity Walk - Tower Valley: Rewilding Area. We are now in the Killing Hollow, also known as Tower Valley, looking at an area that we have rewilded. So, what does rewilding mean? It doesn’t simply mean leaving an area untouched – it still needs some management. Here we reduce mowing and allow pockets of grass to grow, creating natural habitats. This approach is excellent for biodiversity, attracting butterflies, bees, and many other flying insects. There is interest here throughout the year, but the real highlight is spring and early summer. At that time the ground is covered with bluebells and wild garlic, which we let set seed naturally so they spread and increase year after year. Rewilding areas need care to make sure invasive species don’t take over. You can create a space like this at home by reducing mowing and managing invasive weeds such as briars and docks. Spending time in natural habitats like this is good for mental health and wellbeing. By slowing down, switching off the phone, and listening to the sounds of nature, you can be fully present – and that has a huge benefit for body and mind.

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Stop 9: Italian Garden - Biodiversity for Formal Gardens

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This is Stop 9 on the Biodiversity Walk – Italian Garden – Biodiversity for formal Gardens. We are now in the Italian Garden – the most formal part of the gardens. This is one of the hardest areas to introduce biodiversity practices, but progress is being made. Traditionally, the lawns here are formal, and the grass is cut short. In recent years, we’ve raised the cutting height of the grass. This allows daisies to flower and be pollinated, while also reducing stress on the lawns during drought. As a result, we use less water here. Another feature of this garden is the topiary. Here, Prunus lusitanica and Taxus baccata are clipped into balls and pyramids, maintained through regular pruning. To make this more sustainable, we’ve moved from two-stroke engines to battery-powered tools, reducing both noise and operator strain. We’ve also introduced robotic mowers to manage the banks, adding to the peace and tranquillity of this formal space. Bringing biodiversity and sustainable practices into such a structured area is quite challenging, but it’s also very rewarding. Even small changes, like those we’ve made here in the Italian Garden, can have a significant impact. Here, the symmetry and order of the formal garden sit against the backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain. The balance between the man-made and the natural creates a striking beauty, with a calming and positive effect on all who pause to take in the view. Thank you for joining us on the Biodiversity Walk. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed creating it. To learn more about our biodiversity charter and sustainable practices, visit powerscourt.com. For details on the plants mentioned today, call into the Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.

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Experience one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions and a destination like no other. Beyond the entrance gates to the Estate you enter a world full of beauty with 47 acres of gardens to explore, a magnificent House to dine and shop in. An award winning Distillery and golf club and if you want to stay longer you can even stay at Powerscourt Hotel.

Powerscourt Golf Club

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Powerscourt Distillery

Discover the traditional whiskey making process and sample award-winning Fercullen Irish whiskeys at Powerscourt Distillery.

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WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

This place is amazing. Soo beautiful. We’ve been many times and each time we love it. We chose to come in May but maybe next time we’ll head over in June hopefully to see all the flowers blooming. The walks are soo relaxing and the view is just amazing. This time we stayed for lunch and cannot praise enough their food. Such fresh and tasty soup and sandwiches and yummy desserts. Cannot wait for our next visit as even if it’s far away from where we live and takes almost 3 hours to drive, it’s just soo beautiful ?

We visited Powerscourt gardens for the first time in late October. The walled gardens still had a colourful display of flowers and shrubs, the trees were in wonderful autumn shades and the Japanese gardens were delightful with the Acers looking very attractive. Powerscourt is certainly worth travelling to see if you are in the area.

I’ve been here many years ago and the grounds are just as beautiful as I remembered. The new addition of shops, Avoca cafe, nursery and distillery just adds even more things to do. This is a great place to stop and spend sometime.

This garden was incredible. We went on a very rainy day and it was difficult to really enjoy the beauty that was there. We quickly walked thru the formal gardens, Japanese garden and tower house. The collection of trees were magnificent but it was raining too hard to read all the labels Would definitely go back if we get a chance.

The walled gardens are the most amazing flowers I have ever seen. I could have looked at them for hours. The rest of the grounds are very beautiful and peaceful when there aren’t large tour groups. The lunch at Avoca is very good, fresh and reasonably priced. You can even have some retail therapy at the stores. Again, the most amazing flowers!!!