freely walk about the grounds at your own pace. I'm sure in the weeks to follow, the grounds will be even prettier. well maintained and clean. Enjoy the peace of the area in the loveliest area.
Powerscourt Gardens and House, Enniskerry
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Enniskerry
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Type: Gardens, Historic Sites, Waterfalls
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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...
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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.
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Wonderful gardens well worth visiting... you can walk about in the gardens ..enjoy a coffee or just absorb the fine scenery
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Victoria, Canada
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Love it here and always take visitors as it's just such a beautiful place. On a nice day, it is such a nice place to just stroll around and the kids loved making their way through the japanese gardens. Tea and cake in Avoca cafe afterwards is also a must!!
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New York City, New York
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We held our wedding reception at Powerscourt House early May. Wow, what a venue!
Our guests came from 15 countries around the world, and they were blown away by the views and the venue. The sun shone brightly that day, so everyone got excellent views of the picturesque gardens and countryside.
Special mention to Feast catering, Annette and Darryl, for...
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Dublin, Ireland
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Powerscourt possibly has the most beautiful gardens in Ireland. It is a must for any visitor. After having a stroll, pop into the Terrace cafe by Avoca for a coffee or some lunch.Amazing food. Follow this by a stroll around the food hall or toy area , a true treasure trove of books,accessories, jewellery, a furniture store or a garden...
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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We actually stumbled here on accident while in Dublin and looking for things to do on good friday. Many places were closed, but this place was not and we were lucky to see it in all it's glory. I first read about the house and gardens in Rick Steve's book. I knew it was a place I would like to...
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Palm Springs, California
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Very informative film about the grounds and the history of the Powerscourt Estate. Worth the time to watch!
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Wicklow, Ireland
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It is a lovely place to walk around on a sunny day, Lots of lovely flowers etc. Food can be a bit pricey but still.
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Palos Verdes Estates, California
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With beautiful vistas in every direction Powerscourt Gardens should not be missed. As a knee replacement on the mend sixty-something, I was able to traverse the whole Garden. The flowers and trees are mature and beautiful. Every area was a delight to the eye.
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We attended a wedding here in May and it was fantastic. The venue itself was superb and provided a wonderful setting for all the guests and most importantly featured in the photos of bride and groom.
We only got a quick glimpse of the actual house and gardens themselves but what we did see was very impressive and I would...
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