All Heritage Sites in Co. Wicklow

This fascinating ‘secret garden’ with its stone terraces, herbaceous borders, topiaries and lawns, has magnificent views of both mountains ans sea. Set in well- established broad-leaved woodland, the nature walk leads to the magical ancient Rath and Tumbling streams to the meadow valley below. All-Ireland Gardens regional prize winner 1999 and 2000. Don/Adm: €3.17/groups 10+ €2.54, for disabled drivers association Read more…

Russborough was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the hou se include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany Read more…

Commenced only in 1995, this 3.5 acre garden was a prize winner for Design in the All Ireland Gardens Competition in 1999. Specimen trees, old roses, woodland, parterre, Japanese meditation area, Chinese bridge to island and brook. Only open to groups and by appointment only. No children, dogs allowed only on lead. Parking for cars available. Toilets and generally accessible Read more…