tourist attractions wicklow

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...

The Wicklow Mountains National Park initially covered an area of 3,700 hectares centred on Glendalough, but has been considerably extended since and now covers an area of close to 20,000 hectares, including the internationally important Liffey Head Bog. The main park visitor facilities and Education Centre are still located in the Glendalough Valley.
The Park includes the beautiful Upper Lake at Glendalough and most of the glaciated valley in which it lies. It's famous for its woodlands...

"Glenroe" set in the foothills of the Sugarloaf mountain in Co. Wicklow, is both a fictional and a real rural community....

The glorious formal gardens at Powerscourt, which boast stunning views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, is one of the County Wicklow's best loved attractions.
The gardens, spanning 47 acres, began when the house was built for Richard Wingfield between 1731 and 1740. A century later the 7th Viscount Powerscourt decided to expand the family fortunes with the creation of an elaborate garden.

It's certainly worth a visit and features include well-maintained gardens, sweepi...

Guided walks of the gardens are a regular feature and can be booked in advance.
Lectures and demonstrations form part of the 'Calendar of Events' throughout the year.
Facilities include a shop, tearooms, a garden centre and ample free parking at the National Garden Exhibition Centre....