Beyond Dublin
Powerscourt Estate
47 acres
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Image courtesy of © Frabjousone · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Powerscourt Estate
Powerscourt, at Enniskerry, has 47 acres of gardens dating back to 1731, with Italian and Japanese gardens, in the estate’s words; Powerscourt Waterfall, the highest in Ireland, is a separate visit about 6 km away.
Why it's on our list
- 47 acres
- Waterfall nearby
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Powerscourt Estate before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Powerscourt Estate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- St Stephen’s Green18 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- National Gallery18 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Trinity College18 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Christ Church19 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Guinness Storehouse19 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Kilmainham Gaol19 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Phoenix Park22 kmCar or taxi 66 min
Main railway stations
- Connolly19 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Heuston19 kmCar or taxi 58 min