Powerscourt Estate Presentation

Powerscourt Estate1,000 acres of natural beauty only 20 minutes from Dublin

Powerscourt Estate• Powerscourt Estate attracts 500,000 visitors a year and is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions• The Estate includes Powerscourt House & Gardens, Golf Club, Waterfall, and Garden Pavilion. The Ritz-Carlton also has a 5* hotel on the Estate• Powerscourt House was renovated in 1996 and features speciality shops, a terrace café and an exhibition describing the fascinating history of Powerscourt. Tara’s Palace, a 22 room doll’s house, is located in Powerscourt House

The Garden of Ireland• Powerscourt is located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow known as ‘The Garden of Ireland’ due to its lush landscape. Enniskerry is a picturesque village with lovely stores, cafés and restaurants www.enniskerry.ie• County Wicklow is a walkers paradise with fantastic walking routes such as ‘The Wicklow Way’• The beautiful Monastic Site and Glacier Valley of Glendalough is nearby www.glendalough.ie• For more information on County Wicklow’s tourism attractions, festivals and accommodation visit www.visitwicklow.ie

Powerscourt Gardens• One of Europe’s finest gardens, PowerscourtGardens enjoy a spectacular setting and panoramicviews of the Great Sugarloaf Mountain• The Gardens are set on 47 acres and include Italianand Japanese gardens, statues and ornamental lakes,rambling walks, over 200 variations of trees andshrubs and a very unusual pet cemetery!• Visitors to Powerscourt can enjoy two walksin the gardens – 40 minutes & 1 hour long• Visitors can enjoy an audio visual exhibitionon the history of Powerscourt Estatewww.powerscourt.ie/powerscourt-gardens

Ireland’s Highest Waterfall• Powerscourt Waterfall is 5km from theMain Estate and is Ireland’s highest waterfall.This parkland features woodland walks andwildlife including Deer and red squirrels• The area is surrounded by Beech, Oak, Larchand Pine trees some of which were planted over200 years ago• Visitors can enjoy picnics and barbecues or apacked lunch in this scenic setting. There is also arefreshment kiosk selling coffee, tea, sandwiches and ice cream!• Younger visitors can enjoy the children’s playgroundFor more information visit www.powerscourt.ie/waterfall

Powerscourt Golf Club• Powerscourt Estate is home to two championship golf courses, both rated among Ireland’s top 20 parkland courses• There are some great options for golf group outings and events at the courses including competitions and golf clinics with our PGA qualified professionals• We have a range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus to enjoy at the Club House restaurant• For more information visit www.powerscourt.ie/group-golf

Shopping at Powerscourt• The Avoca shop began as a mill in 1723 in thenearby village of Avoca• The Avoca shop at Powerscourt has afabulous range of gifts including rugs and blanketsin lambs wool and cashmere. Other gifts includepottery and books, while the food hall has an extensiverange of produce including homemade jams and chutneyswww.avoca.ie• The Garden Pavilion at Powerscourt has asuperb range of gifts for visitors such ashome and giftware, plants, bulbs and seeds

Tara’s Palace• The Museum of Childhood featuring Taras Palace is located at Powerscourt House• This beautiful 22 room palace took 20 years to build and shows extraordinary craftsmanship. It is a must see!• See fantastic exhibits including the smallest doll in the world and 300 year old doll houses• For more information on Tara’s Palace visit www.taraspalace.ie

The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt• The Ritz-Carlton’s only hotel in Ireland is located on Powerscourt Estate• This 5* hotel is a 200-room resort showcasing Palladian-style architecture and offering guests a host of amenities• Guests can enjoy dining at the Gordon Ramsay signature restaurant or relaxing in the 30,000-square-foot luxury spa by ESPA• For more information on the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt visit www.ritzcarlton.com/Powerscourt

Group Tour PackagesPowerscourt Estate and the Ritz Carlton have designed some greattour packages especially for groups:Menu Package 1 Menu Package 2• Soup & Gourmet Sandwiches Two-course Lunch• Entry to Powerscourt Gardens Entry to Powerscourt Gardens• €21.50 per person €26.00 per personMenu Package 3• Three-course Lunch• Entry to Powerscourt Gardens• €34.50 per person

Sample Lunch Menus Menu Package 2 – two coursesMenu Package 1 Menu Package 3 – three courses

Tour Buffet Lunch Menu €30.50 per person, including entry to Powerscourt GardensBooking Tour Packages• These tour packages can be booked through the Ritz- Carlton Hotel• Contact: Lisa Ferrick (Catering Sales Manager) Ph: + 353 1 2749628 / E: lisa.ferrick@ritzcarlton.com

Avoca Terrace Café• Visitors to Powerscourt can enjoy a meal at theTerrace Café which has one of the most dramaticvistas in Ireland• There is indoor seating and an outside terracewith a breath-taking panorama of the gardens• Enjoy homemade soups and freshly bakedbreads, a wide range of salads and sandwiches• Sample Main Courses include: Chicken & Broccoli crumble, beef & Guinness pie, fish cakes• Sample Desserts: Lemon Tart, Coffee CakeStrawberry Roulade, Passion-berry Cheesecakewww.avoca.ie/home/explore/our-company/food/

Frequently Asked Questions• Address: Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland• Phone: +353 (0)1 204 6000 Fax: +353 (0)1 204 6900• Website: www.powerscourt.ie• Location: 20 km south of Dublin City Centre, just off the N11. For more information on how to get to Powerscourt visit www.powerscourt.ie/garden-location• Season: All Year• Group Bookings Necessary: Yes• Group Booking Contact: Carmel Byrne (Tourism & Marketing) Ph: +353 1 204 6000 / E: carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net• Marketing Manager: Aoife O’Driscoll Ph: +353 1 204 6009 / E: aoife.odriscoll@powerscourt.net

Frequently Asked Questions• Average Visit Length: 1 – 2 ½ Hours• Guided Tours: Self-Guiding• Audio Visual: English• Information Guide: French, German, Italian & Spanish• Restaurant: Operated by Avoca. Seats 160 including outdoor seating.• Picnic Area: Waterfall• Shops: Speciality shops operated by the Avoca Group, an Interiors Gallery and Garden Pavilion• Coach Parking: Yes• Car Parking: Yes• Disabled Access / Toilet: Yes

Opening TimesGardens:Daily 09.30 – 17.30Gardens close at Dusk in Winter. Closed December 25-26Ballroom & Garden Rooms:Every Sunday 9.30 – 13.00. (Year-round)Every Monday 9.30 – 13.00 (1st May – 30th September)Waterfall:Nov-Dec & Jan-Feb: 10.30 – 16.00Mar-Apr & Sep-Oct: 10.30 – 17.30May-Aug: 09.30 – 19.00Closed 2 weeks prior to Christmas

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Location of Powerscourt

Getting to PowerscourtTravelling by Air:• Dublin airport is located approximately 40 minutes from Powerscourt Estate. Click here for directionsTravelling by Sea:Ports located near to Powerscourt Estate include• Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dublin (30 minutes by car)• Dublin Port (40 minutes by car)• Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford (2 hours by car)Click here to find out how to reach Powerscourt by car or publictransport

Day Tour & Coach CompaniesDay Tours• Dublin Bus Ph: + 353 (0) 1 873 4222• Bus Eireann Ph: + 353 (0) 1 703 2574• Dualway Ph: + 353 (0) 1 458 0054Arriving by CoachBelow are some companies specialising in coach or mini bus hire:• Alpine Coaches Ph: + 353 1 (0) 286 2547 www.alpinecoaches.ie• Finnegan Bray Ph: + 353 1(0) 2860061 www.finnegan-bray.ie• Joe Moroney Coaches Ph: +353 (0) 1 2761466 www.joemoroney.com• Tony Doyle Ph: +353 (0) 1 488 0043 www.tonydoyle.com

Local Taxi CompaniesTravelling by Taxi:A taxi from Bray to Powerscourt will cost approximately €15 to€20, depending on traffic. There is a taxi rank outside Bray DARTstation. For booking ahead, local taxi companies include:• Stephen Doolan (Independent taxi) Ph: +353 (0) 872047172• Bray Cabs Ph: (0) 1 2861111• Bray Taxi Ph: 086 80755899 (Local) + 353 (0) 86 8075589 (Int) www.braytaxi.com• Bray Town Taxis Ph: + 353 (0) 1 286 0400 www.braytowntaxis.ie• MT Cabs Ph: + 353 (0) 1 286 3633 www.mtcabs.ie

Thank-you!Our team would be delighted to answer any questionsyou may have or provide you with a familiarisation visit to Powerscourt

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