Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall - Enniskerry

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ADDRESS: Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: +353 1 2046000
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall - Enniskerry

Opening Times & Fees



Powerscourt Gardens

  • Daily: 9.30am – 5.30pm
  • Gardens close at dusk in Winter
  • The Gardens are open year-round and only close December 25th & 26th

Ballroom & Garden Rooms

  • Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm  - All Year
  • Mondays 9:30am - 1:30pm - May to September

Powerscourt Waterfall 

  • Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec 10.30am - 4.00pm
  • Mar/Apr/Sept/Oct 10.30am - 5.30pm
  • May/Jun/July/Aug 9.30am - 7.00pm
  • Closed 2 weeks prior to Christmas

Garden Pavilion

Tuesday to Saturday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5.30pm
We are closed on Mondays for January and February. We will be opened on Mondays from the 5th of March 2012

Gardens Entrance Fees

  • Adults €6.50, Student/OAP €6.00
  • Child (U16) €3.50, Child (U5) Free

Waterfall Entrance Fees

  • Adults €5.50, Student/OAP €5.00
  • Child (U16) €3.50, Children (U2) Free

Annual Membership

  • Annual passes allow unlimited entry to Powerscourt Estate, Gardens and Waterfall during normal opening hours.
  • Members can also enjoy exclusive access to Powerscourt River Walk featuring 3 km of tranquil pathways and secret woodland trails. The River Walk's main pathway was laid in 1868 by the Viscount of Powerscourt so that his family could enjoy the serenity of the River Dargle. Click here to read more about Powerscourt River Walk
  • Individual membership costs €95.00 and family membership costs €160.00 for two adults and up to four children. To purchase your annual pass call our team on (01) 204 6000 or call into the reception at Powerscourt House.

Group Visits

  • We have special rates available for groups. Please email carmel.byrne@powerscourt.net for more information.
  • This presentation for tour operators gives you all the information you need to help plan a group visit to Powerscourt. The presentation includes information on the attractions at Powerscourt, speciality shopping, facilities and services, group tour packages, our location and amenities and tourism attractions in the locality. 
  • Special Offer for Groups! Enjoy a fantastic range of lunches at the Ritz Carlton Powerscourt followed by a visit to the gardens.  See our fantastic range of Menu Options

Planning Your Visit

For information about how to reach Powerscourt, click here. If you would like help planning your visit to Powerscourt please call us on +353 (01) 204 6000.

Sample Itineraries

Itinerary A

  • Tour Powerscourt Gardens (9.30 – 11.30am)
  • Browse the shops in Powerscourt House (11.30am – 12 pm)
  • Enjoy lunch at Avoca Terrace Café (12 – 1 pm)
  • Visit Tara’s Palace, a museum in Powerscourt House (1 – 2 pm)

Itinerary B

  • Visit Powerscourt Waterfall (10 – 10.30 am)
  • Enjoy the playground and grounds  (10.30 – 12 pm)
  • Have a picnic or BBQ at the waterfall (12 – 1 pm)
  • Stroll around nearby Enniskerry Village (1 – 2 pm)

Itinerary C

  • Enjoy golf at Powerscourt Golf Course (8 am – 12.30pm)
  • Lunch with a view at Powerscourt Club House (12.30 – 1.30pm)
  • Stroll around Powerscourt Garden Pavilion (1.30 – 2 pm)
  • A relaxing massage at Espa Spa in the Ritz Carlton Hotel (2 – 3.30 pm)