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Plan your group visit to Powerscourt

Powerscourt Estate in Ireland is one of the most visited and popular tourist destinations in Ireland, attracting 500,000 visitors worldwide each year and 300,000 to the Gardens alone. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall are located in County Wicklow just 20km south of Dublin City Centre, offering easy access to visitors.

We offer unlimited capacity so you can be sure we will always be able to accommodate your tour group. Our rates vary depending on time of year and size of group.

Group Size:

We keep the groups small not more than 15 people to ensure you have a more personal and enjoyable experience.

Garden Discovery Tour:

Includes a Tour of the 47-acre gardens with a tour guide (available for larger groups on request). Approx. 2 hours

Garden Sustainability Tour:

Includes a Tour of the 47-acre gardens focusing on trees & bee’s in the herbaceous border with a tour guide (available for larger specialist groups on request). Approx. 2 hours.

Self-Guided Garden Audio Tour:

Includes a Garden Audio Tour around the 47-acre gardens (available on a free downloadable app from the Apple and Play Stores). Approx. 1.5 hours

Inclusions: Garden Audio Tour is available on a free downloadable app.

Kids Quest (Self-Guided):
Includes a fun self-guided educational trail for kids Approx. 0.5 hours.

Garden Tree Trail (Self-Guided):
Includes a self-guided Tour of the key Champion Trees in the 47-acre gardens. Approx. 1.5 hours

Self-Guided Waterfall Sensory Trail:
Ireland’s highest waterfall at 121m. Visitors can enjoy woodland walks and a sensory trail. Approx. 2 hours.

BOOK YOUR GROUP NOW!

Email – bookings@powerscourt.net

Call +353 (0) 1 204 6000

Powerscourt is open year-round and is self-guided. There is coach parking and car-parking available at the Estate. Discounted group rates are available and the travel trade are welcome to enjoy a familiarisation visit of the gardens.

We offer unlimited capacity so you can be sure we will always be able to accommodate your tour group! Whether you are a tour operator or agent, a general tour group, EFL, FIT, Gardening Club, Active retired and more, we look forward to working with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT TO SEE & DISCOVER AT POWERSCOURT

There’s so much to See and Discover at Powerscourt!

1,000 Acre Estate
Powerscourt Gardens – 47 acres of discovery
Powerscourt Waterfall – The Highest Waterfall in Ireland
The Avoca Terrace Café Restaurant
Powerscourt Golf Club – 2 Championship Courses
Powerscourt Garden Pavilion – Garden & Home Décor
The Cool Planet Experience
The Powerscourt Distillery
The Powerscourt Hotel
Avoca Stores – giftware & food hall
Global Village – furniture & home accessories
The Design Loft – artisan crafts and gifts

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH

90-150 Minutes

Gardens: Allow a minimum of 90 minutes to visit the gardens and 45 minutes for refreshments in the Terrace Café. Visitors are welcome to browse the craft and gift shops afterwards.

Please see audio guide and AV times below

GUIDED TOURS

Self-guided, audio guides are available.

INFORMATION GUIDE

Available in English, Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Polish, Dutch and Russian

AUDIO GUIDES

Personalised audio tour narrated by family members.

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Chinese.

‘Garden of the Gods’ adult audio tour

Stops: 22 stops Distance: 1.5km Time: 90 minutes.

‘Family Action Quests’ children’s audio tour

Stops: 8 stops Distance: 1.5km Time: 60 minutes.

Visitors are welcome to stop at 1 or all stops.

AUDIO VISUAL

Personalised video tour narrated by family members.

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Chinese.

Time: 9.5 minutes

RESTAURANT

The Terrace Café is run by the Avoca.
Featuring home-made food of excellent quality, the café offers freshly-made salads, soups and artisan sandwiches as well as a wide selection of gourmet meals and desserts. Vegetarian options are available.
The Terrace Café is open year-round and seats 160 including outdoor seating.
The café cannot be booked for groups in advance but there is plenty of capacity to accommodate them.

PICNIC AREA

Visitors are welcome to enjoy a picnic in the courtyard. Picnics are not permitted in the gardens.

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