Gardens in Co. Wicklow
3 places
1.Mount Usher Gardens
an award-winning Robinsonian garden named by Monty Don as one of his favourites in the world
A rare 22-acre Robinsonian garden along the River Vartry, where 5,000 plant species from around the globe thrive in a natural, informal layout — paired with an Avoca café, food market, and garden centre.
- Highlights
- 22 acres of Robinsonian gardens with over 5,000 plant species
- Award-winning 'managed wild' design along the River Vartry
- Named by Monty Don as one of his favourite gardens in the world
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
2.National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh
180 rhododendron species & 420 varieties
A free-to-enter 52-acre Victorian plant collector's garden in the Wicklow countryside, famous for its spectacular rhododendron collection — 180 species and over 420 varieties — and its role as a satellite of the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin.
- Highlights
- 180 rhododendron species & 420+ varieties
- Free entry, parking & guided tours
- Victorian double herbaceous borders
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
3.Powerscourt House & Gardens
Voted world's 3rd best garden by National Geographic
Voted the world's 3rd best garden by National Geographic, this 47-acre estate in the Wicklow hills pairs exquisite formal gardens with Ireland's highest waterfall — all just 30 minutes from Dublin.
- Highlights
- Voted 3rd best garden in the world by National Geographic
- 47 acres blending formal gardens, woodland walks, and mountain views
- Ireland's highest waterfall (121m) with BBQ and picnic facilities
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access