County Wicklow is less than One hour south of Dublin city centre, known as the garden of Ireland is one of Ireland’s true scenic treasures. The Powerscourt Arms is the ideal base to explore all that Wicklow has to offer. Get your bearings and plan your sightseeing excursions with some of Wicklow’s most popular attractions below:
Powerscourt Gardens & Waterfall-
Powerscourt is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous House & Gardens. Gracing the Wicklow mountains, 20km from Dublin city centre, Powerscourt is a heritage property with a surprising difference. FIND OUT MORE >>
Glencree Peace & Reconciliation Centre -
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that is devoted to peacebuilding and reconciliation in Ireland, North and South, Britain and beyond. The programme work builds peace and fosters reconciliation by facilitating dialogues, creating peace education resources, and much more. The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation was founded in 1974 as a response to violent conflict in Ireland, and in light of a conviction that non-violent solutions must be pursued to encourage reconciliation within and between communities. FIND OUT MORE >>
Glendalough Visitor Centre-
Glendalough, famous for its monastic site founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, has a round tower, stone churches and numerous crosses. The visitor centre houses an exhibition and an audio-visual show.
The centre is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. There's also a car/coach park close to the site.
The centre is opened daily from 9.30am - 5.00pm during October to March,
9.30am - 6pm during April to September.
The last admission is 45 minutes before closing. FIND OUT MORE >>
Blessington lakes & Sugarloaf Mountain-
Set in the Wicklow Mountains, the Blessington Lakes cover 500 acres water. The Lakes were formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric station. Many amenities can be enjoyed in the Lakes area.
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The Sugarloaf Mountain in County Wicklow is the iconic emblem of the county.
So called because it resembles a heap of sugar, the mountain is located near Kilmacanogue village, just south of the town of Bray. FIND OUT MORE >>
Avondale House & Forest Park-
the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of Ireland's greatest ever political leaders. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres, there are a number of tree trails and walks to suit everyone. It is a wonderful place in which kids can explore the wonders of nature and enjoy the vast open spaces.
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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol-
Wicklow's historic Gaol. On entering the building, you will be transported back in time and meet face to face with some of the most notorious characters to have walked the floors of this dramatic and history filled building.
As you travel back in time, you are entering one of the cruellest, most historically shameful places in Ireland. FIND OUT MORE >
Leopardstown Race Course -
Located less than a 15 minute drive from one of Europe's premier racetracks, Leopardstown Race Course. The course is steeped in history and dates back to the late 1800's. Today this popular race course holds many race days a year, including the renowned Christmas Festival which is attended by people from far & wide.
Dundrum Town Centre
Dundrum Town Centre voted Best Shopping Centre in Ireland for the 3rd year in a row is a 10 minute drive away from the hotel. Dundrum Town Centre is home to exclusive flagship stores such as House of Frasier & Harvey Nichols. With over 100 stores, 30 restaurants & Cinema, visitors are spoilt for choice.
