Welcome to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland

Do you know about Victor’s Way? Ireland’s only Indian Sculpture Park, located just outside Roundwood village, Co. Wicklow. It features a collection of sculptures inspired by Indian philosophy as well as various contemplative gardens and walking trails.

Some of the sculptures featured in Victor`s Way include depictions of Hindu deities such as Shiva and Kali, as well as representations of various animal and human forms. (A contemplative space for adults. It is not a fun park for families)

Victor’s Way took 30 years to complete so far. All the sculptures were designed in Roundwood and then hand cut in a dedicated workshop in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu in India by the artists T. Baskaran and D.V. Murugan.

Covering an area of about 22 acres. It takes about 1 hour to get around. There are several unsecured ponds, meaning that extreme care should be taken if accompanied by children. Unless the weather is perfect, wearing outdoor clothes and watertight shoes is a must. You visit Victor’s Way at your own risk.

Open every day from 12.00 to 18.00hrsThe entry price is €10 (plus booking fee) per adult, visit: https://victorsway.eu/ Parents are discouraged from bringing their children. If in doubt, have a look at the sculptures (on the link attached) and decide if you want your children to see them. If you do bring children they go in free.
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Did You Know ... The name "Glendalough" comes from the Irish "Gleann Da Loch," which means "valley of two lakes." Located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough (one of our most popular tourist destinations) is well known for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife.

In the 6th century the historic monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin where he would live a life often spending long periods of time in prayer and fasting. Today the site contains a number of well-preserved ruins, including a round tower (which stands 30m high), a cathedral, and several churches. Visitors can take guided tours of the site or take your time exploring it on your own.

The valley is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many hiking trails and cycling routes. The Wicklow Way, a long-distance hiking trail that runs through the Wicklow Mountains, passes through Glendalough. The Glendalough Valley is open all year round but there are planned events on certain dates, be sure to check out glendalough.ie facebook and twitter pages or click https://glendalough.ie/

Want to make your trip to Glendalough that little extra exciting? Grab yourself, your friends or your family a Wicklow Passport! Designed to be filled with a series of stamps collected by visiting various activities, attractions, and hospitality on offer across the county. The passport, a full list of stamping locations and the four passport route information are available at https://visitwicklow.ie/passport/

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@powerscourt_estate is a large country estate located in County Wicklow. The estate covers over 1,000 acres and includes the impressive Powerscourt House, extensive gardens, a golf course, and one of the most popular attractions at Powerscourt Estate, the Powerscourt Waterfall.

In 1730 the 1st Viscount Powerscourt (of the third creation) commissioned the German-born architect Richard Castle to build Powerscourt House, a 68 room mansion which was completed in 1741. The house features many interesting exhibits, including a collection of antique furniture and artwork.

Powerscourt Gardens were designed from 1731 onwards, with the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider surrounding landscape. The gardens include a variety of different areas, including Italian and Japanese gardens, the walled garden, a pet cemetery and Tower Valley.

@powerscourtgolfclub is a world-class golf course, designed by the renowned golf course architect, David McLay Kidd. It features two championship courses: the East Course and the West Course. Both with stunning views of the Wicklow Mountains and is considered one of the top golf courses in Ireland.

Powerscourt Waterfall is a magnificent natural attraction, and is the highest waterfall in Ireland, with a total height of 121 meters (398 feet). Located about 6 kilometers from Powerscourt Estate and is easily accessible by car or by foot. A great place for a picnic or a walk in the countryside.

For more information on Powerscourt Estate visit:
https://visitwicklow.ie/

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Have you taken a visit to the Baltinglass Abbey yet? Definitely one to pop on your `to visit` list, Baltinglass Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in County Wicklow. Founded in 1148 by Dermot MacMurrough, the king of Leinster. The Abbey is one of the earliest Cistercian foundations in Ireland. It played an important role in the development of the order in the country.

Built on the banks of the River Slaney and originally a wooden structure. A new stone church was built in the early 13th century, and over the following centuries, the abbey grew in size and importance. Occupied for nearly 400 years until it was shut down by the 1536 Dissolution of the Monasteries and granted to Edmond Butler, 3rd/13th Baron Dunboyne. A Church of Ireland church was built within the abbey itself in 1815, but it closed in 1883

Today, visitors can explore the remains of the abbey, which include the church and is open to the public all year-round.

For more information visit:
https://visitwicklow.ie/listing/baltinglass-abbey/

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@wicklowgaol is a former prison located in Wicklow Town. The gaol was built in 1702 and operated as a prison until 1924. Then, opening to the public as a museum in 1998. One of Ireland`s top tourist attractions, the gaol offers visitors the chance to experience life behind bars in the 18th century while learning about the history of the prison and the harsh conditions that inmates endured. The gaol features interactive exhibitions, guided tours are available, and visitors can explore the cells as well as hearing all about some of the gaol`s most notorious inmates #billybyrne #nappertandy

Wicklow Gaol now known as a Haunted Museum! I mean how could it not be with the amount of men, women & children locked up here? 77 cells, over 800 people, 10-14 in one cell shackled to the floor, resulting in a spread of disease and death. Many bodies where quickly buried within the prison walls, while others where executed from the still-visible gallows above the main entrance. (The last person to be executed in Wicklow Gaol was James Askins, convicted of murder in 1843). Some poor souls locked up for stealing food for their starving families, others imprisoned rebels. Many of whom never left…

Once finished your visit, sit and discuss your experience`s in `The Jailer`s Rest Cafe` located right inside the Wicklow Gaol. Includes an outdoor dining area for larger tour groups.

For more information and upcoming tours/events visit the @wicklowgaol page link is in bio

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@killruddery House & Gardens set in the incredible heritage of `The Garden Of Ireland` is a hugely popular attraction with both locals and tourists alike. Covering over 800 acres, the magnificent 17th-century estate is situated just outside the town of Bray, Co. Wicklow.

The house and estate, owned and still lived in by three generations of the Brabazon family (since 1618), work together to develop Killruddery as both a visitor’s attraction and working farm that produces free range meat, fruit and vegetables for Killruddery’s own kitchen and Farm Shop.

Visitors can also look forward to an annual programme of events which includes everything from theatre, live music, to outdoor concerts and children’s events.

You can also enjoy a delicious pizza from the Pizza Shed at Killruddery, made from scratch using the best produce from their very own Walled Garden and Farm. Available from 12.00pm - 21.00pm, Thursday to Sunday. You can order a pizza for collection at a time that suits you, up to three days in advance.

For a list of events at Killruddery visit:
https://killruddery.com/pages/event-programme

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The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh located in Co. Wicklow, is an 18th century country estate. The gardens are home to a wide range of plants, trees, and shrubs, many of which are rare or endangered.

`The National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh lie within an estate developed extensively during the 19th century by Thomas Acton in conjunction with David Moore and his son Sir Frederick Moore, Curators of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin at that time. It was a period of great botanical and geographical explorations with numerous plant species from around the world being introduced to Ireland for the first time. The different soil and climatic conditions at Kilmacurragh resulted in many of these specimens succeeding there while struggling or failing at Glasnevin. Kilmacurragh is particularly famous for its conifer and rhododendron collections`.

That being said did you know? This week brings us #RhododendronWeek 2023 taking place on the 11th-16th of April🌸

For more information visit: https://www.botanicgardens.ie/kilmacurragh/

📸 Photo credit to Mary O`Neill Moloney, Head Guide at Kilmacurragh
📸 Credit also to @the_irish_gardener Peter Dowdall

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