Powerscourt Gardens & House Exhibition

The word garden belies the magnitude of this creation, which stretches out over 50 acres. It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes. The 18th century Palladian house now incorporates an innovative shopping experience, terrace restaurant and house exhibition. Powerscourt Gardens are part of Powerscourt Estate, which contains also Ireland's highest waterfall (Powerscourt Waterfall).

Avondale House & Forest Park

Set in a splendid forest park along the banks of the Avonmore River, Avondale House was the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846 - 1881), one of the greatest political leaders in Irish history. The forest estate at Avondale comprises over 500 acres. Throughout the estate several sign-posted walks have been established. As you walk watch out for the many animals who inhabit the woodlands and waters of Avondale, the squirrel, the badger, stoat and otter.

Mount Usher Gardens

Laid out along the banks of the River Vartry, this wild, Robinsonian garden dates from approximately 1860. The gardens measure 20 acres and contain over 5,000 different species of plants and trees. Water forms an essential part of the scenery with picturesque cascades and suspension bridges. There is a tearoom with a shopping courtyard with many craft and other selected shops.

Killruddery House & Gardens

The gardens of Killruddery House have the most extensive early formal gardens, still in their original style, surviving in Ireland. Dating from the 1680's they are amongst the most important gardens of their type in these islands. The house dates from the late 1600's but was remodelled in the Elizabethan style in 1820. A splendid Orangery was added to the house in 1852.