Killruddery House is surrounded by magnificent formal Gardens dating from the 17th century. Visitors can have a guided tour ofthe House and/or walk in the Gardens during the open season. Killruddery House is surrounded by magnificent formal Gardens dating from the 17th century. Visitors can have a guided tour of the House and/or walk in the Gardens during the open season. It is a superb venue for corporate, private and cultural event hire. Killruddery is renowned as a location for internationally successful film productions such as The Tudors, My Left Foot, Far and Away and Becoming Jane.
Glendalough is a remarkable place that will still your mind, inspire your heart and fill your soul. Glendalough has long been an area renowned for its natural beauty and history and it is one of the most visited places in Ireland. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys, as well as a selection of walks and trails in the area including The Wicklow Way. Today, Glendalough and the surrounding area has everything to offer the modern visit.
The gardens at Powerscourt were laid out in two main periods. When the house was rebuilt in the decade after 1731, the surrounding grounds were also remodelled. The design reflected the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider landscape. 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. A century later the 6th Viscount Powerscourt instructed his architect, Daniel Robertson, to draw up new schemes for the gardens
There has been a gaol on this site since 1702 and it remained active until 1924. The original Gaol Dungeon is open since its use over 100 years ago. Dare you come and experience first hand the harshness of life in the Dungeon, where you will see the punishments being meted out and hear the anguished cries of the prisoners or you could just sit in the solitude cell and feel the desperation of those that were there before you. Dare you visit The Dungeon!
The landscape of the park is a product of the interaction between man and nature over thousands of years, but you can still get a feeling of wilderness on Dublin's doorstep. The popular area of Glendalough is only one small part of the the wider park which extends over 17,000 hectares of the Wicklow Mountains. The park welcomes visitors all year round. An open access policy applies on Park lands allowing visitors to explore freely on foot. Temporary restrictions may however apply in certain areas or for certain activities.
Avondale House, the birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) one of the greatest political leaders of Irish history. Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres with tree trails and walks ranging in duration from one to five hours. This beautiful Georgian House designed by James Wyatt and built in 1777 contains fine plasterwork and many original pieces of furniture. The American Room is dedicated to Admiral Charles Stewart - Parnell’s American grandfather who manned the USS Constitution during the 1812 war. Visitors are introduced to this wonderful historical house by a specially commissioned audio visual presentation.
