About Powerscourt House & Gardens

The Powerscourt House does not get its name from its powerful military importance. Its original owner in the 13th century held the title of Baron La Poer. This was eventually changed to “Power.” The title is itself interesting because while other titles are inherited La Poer was a title by writ.

In the 16th century, the house was owned by the Viscounts of Powerscourt. Two hundred years later the house was remodeled into a large country estate. In the 1830s the house was used for prophetic conferences or Bible prophecies. In 1857 the house was again renovated and the gardens were created. It was sold to the Slazenger family who has strong family ties with the Viscounts.

Two rooms on the ground floor of the Powerscourt House are open to the public. Get a glimpse into what life was like to the homeowners. The real attraction is the gardens surrounding it. You may be inspired by the Japanese Gardens, the Dolphin Pond, the Italian Garden, Triton Lake, and Tower Valley. Reminiscent of Versaille, Schönbrunn, and Schwetzingen, the gardens took 20 years to finish.

 

Must See

  • Powerscourt Gardens 
  • Powerscourt Waterfall
  • Powerscourt Golf Club 
  • Powerscourt House 
  • Powerscourt Hotel 
  • Cool Planet Experience
  • Powerscourt Distillery 
  • Dining at Powerscourt
  • Shopping at Powerscourt 

How to reach

By bus:

Take a bus from Ranelagh, Ranelagh Village to Enniskerry, Church. It is a journey of 17.7 km that is covered in 40 minutes and costs 6 EUR. It is followed by a 20 minute walk to Powerscourt House & Gardens.

By taxi:

Take a taxi from Dublin to Powerscourt House & Gardens. It is a journey of 21.9 km that is covered in 26 minutes and costs 29 to 35 EUR.

Tips

  • Information guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Chinese are available to visitors to Powerscourt Gardens.
  • Picnics are not permitted in Powerscourt House & Gardens.
  • Dogs are not permitted at Powerscourt House & Gardens, with the exception of Guide Dogs.
  • The Powerscourt House & Gardens is wheelchair accessible.
  • Be sure to wear comfortable footwear if you plan on hiking to the waterfall.
  • Please make sure not to litter on the grounds of the Powerscourt House & Gardens.

Visit Time

Sunday:           09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Monday:          09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Tuesday:         09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Wednesday:    09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Thursday:        09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Friday:             09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

Saturday:         09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.

The Gardens are open year-round and only close on December 25th & 26th

 

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Entrance Fee

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Adult:                                        €10.50

Student:                                    € 8.50

Senior:                                      € 8.50

Child (U13):                              € 5.00

Child (U5):                                 Free

Family Ticket:                            € 25.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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