Beyond Dublin
Wicklow, the garden of Ireland
Day trip
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About Wicklow, the garden of Ireland
South of Dublin, the Wicklow Mountains National Park stretches across almost 23,000 hectares, the largest of Ireland’s national parks; in a glaciated valley within it, St Kevin founded the monastery of Glendalough in the 6th century. Powerscourt, at Enniskerry, has 47 acres of gardens; Russborough, near Blessington, is a great house filled with art; and Killruddery, near Bray, has been shaped by one family over 400 years.
Why it's on our list
- Glendalough
- The great houses
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wicklow, the garden of Ireland before you go.