About Wicklow
Wicklow is a county located in the east of Ireland, just south of Dublin. Known as the "Garden of Ireland," it is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough Valley, and the Powerscourt Estate Gardens. The county also offers a rich history, with numerous historic sites, including monastic settlements, castles, and ancient burial tombs.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, fishing, and golfing. The charming towns and villages of Wicklow offer a warm welcome to visitors, with plenty of traditional pubs, restaurants, and cafes serving delicious local cuisine. Wicklow is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic Irish experience, steeped in natural beauty, history, and culture.
Powerscourt Estate
The 47-acre gardens of the Powerscourt Estate are the highlight, as well as one of the top Wicklow attractions.
In fact, the breathtaking gardens at Powerscourt have been named the 3rd best in the world by National Geographic!
There are themed gardens based on different styles, like Italian gardens and Japanese gardens, and a wide variety of plants and flowers. From the Italian Garden terraces, you can enjoy the views of Triton Lake and Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.
Glendalough
In a stunning glaciated valley in County Wicklow, in the sixth century, one of Ireland’s most revered saints founded a monastery. Glendalough, meaning “valley of the two lakes,” is one of the most popular County Wicklow things to do.
The foundation of St Kevin at Glendalough became one of the most famous religious centres in Europe.The remains of this ‘Monastic City’, which are dotted across the glen, include a superb round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and some decorated crosses.
Of particular note is St Kevin’s Bed, a small man-made cave in the cliff face above the Upper Lake. It is said that St Kevin lived and prayed there, but it may actually be a prehistoric burial place that far predates him. Learn all about this hallowed place in the fine interpretive centre before exploring the site for yourself. If you do, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the two lakes and a uniquely spiritual atmosphere.
Mount Usher Gardens
The Mount Usher Gardens is another famous garden in County Wicklow and one of the best in all of Ireland. However, the style is different from that of the Powerscourt Gardens. These gardens have a more wild, natural feel compared to a more precisely manicured formal garden.
The Gardens include over 4,000 types of trees and shrubs with 30+ award-winning trees among them.
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