Powerscourt House & Gardens are nestled at the foothills of the Wicklow mountains in Ireland's garden county. Situated just 20km from Dublin City Centre, Powerscourt is within easy reach of all commuters coming into Ireland. Powerscourt Gardens are laid out over 47 acres including the Italian, Rose, & Kitchen Garden. The very unique Pets Cemetery, the Tower Valley & Japanese Gardens. There is so much to see and explore and there is something for everyone! The House was tragically destroyed by fire in 1974, and has a very different use today. The Avoca Terrace Cafe offer the finest in Irish cuisine and the most delectable homemade desserts! The Avoca stores are a treasure trove of Irish design including the famous woollen throws. Come and explore all that Powerscourt House & Gardens has to offer!

1. Enter, Explore, Discover
www.powerscourt.ie

2. Powerscourt is one of the most beautiful estates in
Ireland. Situated in the mountains of County
Wicklow just 20km from Dublin City Centre.
Where Powerscourt House stands today there
once stood a 13th century medieval castle.
Originally owned by the Le Poer family from
which Powerscourt takes it’s name, it then passed
to the Wingfield family where they remained for
over 300 years.
Bought in 1961 by the Slazenger family it has
become a thriving and bustling tourism destination
to travelers from all around the globe.

3. The gardens at Powerscourt were laid out
over two main periods. Many of the people
involved in their creation and development
never saw the gardens completed in their
lifetime. When the house was rebuilt in the
decade after 1731, the surrounding grounds
were also remodeled.
The design reflected the desire to create a
garden which was part of the wider
landscape. And what a view it is! To the
north formal tree plantations framed the
vista from the house, while a walled garden,
fish pond, cascades, grottos and terraces
lay to the south. Walks wound through the
wooded grounds and a fine tree lined
avenue was created. When you arrive at the
tree lined avenue today, hundreds of beech
trees will guide your visit.

4. The extensive gardens are laid over 47
acres and featured themed areas
including the Italian and Rose gardens,
the Herbaceous Border and Pets’
Cemetery, the Japanese Garden and
Tower Valley.
Enjoy the rambling walks, water
features, fine statuary, creative
ironwork and hundreds of varieties of
trees, plants and flowers. Relax and
listen to the birdsong, the trickle of the
fountains, the breeze rustling through
the ancient trees and take in the
panoramic view of these magnificent
gardens. Explore all the hidden
treasures the gardens have to offer.

5. Once a castle in the early 1300’s and
home to the Wingfield family for
several centuries, Powerscourt
House has a very different use today.
It was lovingly restored by the
Slazenger family until tragedy struck
on an evening in the Autumn of 1974
when a fire broke out and destroyed
the beautiful Palladian Mansion. It
lay in ruins for over 20 years but was
reopened in 1997 as a tourism
destination. Visitors can relive the
tragic story through the audio visual
history.

6. From its early roots as a small tea and coffee
station selling home baking in the corner of one
of its shops, Avoca has grown into one of
Ireland's most loved food brands. The Avoca
Terrace Café in Powerscourt offers an amazing
setting for you to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee
with friends and family next to what is surely
one of the most dramatic vistas in Ireland.
The food at the Terrace Café is homemade and
of excellent quality which is why people return
here time and again. Enjoy freshly-made
salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches as well
as a wide selection of meals including chicken
and brocolli crumble, luxury fish pie and
spinach, pine nut and brie quiche. For those
with a sweet tooth, mouth-watering desserts
such as strawberry meringue roulade, lemon
tart and double chocolate cheesecake arejust
delectable to ignore!

7. A Treasure Trove
Come and see us at Avoca
Powerscourt for a fantastic shopping
experience. The Avoca store is
housed in Powerscourt House which
is full of character with the original
castle walls dating back to the 12th
century. We offer a full range of
Avoca favourites and gifts including
fashion and kidswear, books and soft
furnishing, jewellery, aromatics and
scrumptious food hall and of course
the famous Avoca throws!

8. Powerscourt Estate is located on
Ireland’s East Coast just 20km south
of Dublin City Centre. We are just off
the M11, exit 7 travelling south and
exit 6a travelling north.
Set in Ireland’s Garden county and
just outside the quaint and
picturesque village of Enniskerry,
Powerscourt is easily accessible
from Dublin Airport, the ferry Ports at
Dun Laoghaire and the M50 &
M11.To see all the
optionsfortravelling to Powerscourt
click here.

9. County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s
true scenic treasures with its
magnificent hills and mountains, long
sandy beaches, rivers and lakes. It is
the perfect holiday destination,
suitable either for a family holiday or
a short, romantic weekend break.
Top Attractions
Walking
Golf
Accommodation

10. Powerscourt Golf Club is renowned for
inspiring golf courses set in one of
Ireland’s magnificent estates. In the
early 90’s an 18 hole championship
course within the 1000 acre estate was
conceived. Former Walker Cup Captain
Peter McEvoy was commissioned to
design the East course which opened
in 1996. Following on from the success
of the East course the West course
opened in 2003; designed by David
McLay Kidd. Today we have a very
active club with approximately 900
members between the Mens & Ladies
clubs.

11. HOUSE & GARDENS
Daily 9.30am – 5.30pm
(closes at sunset in Winter)
Closed 25th& 26th December
BALLROOM & GARDEN ROOMS
Sundays 9.30am – 1.30pm year round
Mondays – 9.30am – 1.30pm May to
September
www.powerscourt.ie

12. Connect with Nature
Powerscourt Waterfall, just5km from the
main estate, has an abundance of flora
and fauna and is home to our native
wildlife. The Waterfall, Ireland’s highest,
cascades from a height of 121m to the
valley floor below.
The Waterfall provides the perfect setting
for families or groups of friends looking
for a great day out. Whether you are a
keen walker, a nature lover or have little
explorer’s there is something for
everyone. Be sure to pack a picnic and
enjoy a day in the outdoors in one of
Wicklow’s hidden gems. For opening
times visit our website.

13. Outstanding among luxury five star hotels
in Ireland and set amidst one of the most
scenic and historic estates in the country
is The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, a 200-
room resort showcasing Palladian-style
architecture and offering guests a host of
amenities. Two championship-calibre golf
courses, a 30,000-square foot luxury spa
by ESPA and a Gordon Ramsay
signature restaurant are among this
luxury hotel’s distinctive attractions.
Whether you are planning a sensational
spa weekend with friends, are an avid
golf enthusiast looking to play our
prestigious fairways or are traveling for
business, the Ritz Carlton offers a 5
star, one of a kind destination for all their
guests.

14. Tel: +353 1 204 6000
E: carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net
AoifeO’Driscoll
Marketing Manager
E:aoife.odriscoll@powerscourt.net
www.powerscourt.ie
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EVENTS AT POWERSCOURT
Guided Walks, Treasure Hunts, Family
Fun Days, Gardening Workshops &lots
more…
We look forward to welcoming your
groups to Powerscourt!