Wicklow Things to Do

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Most Viewed Things to Do in Wicklow

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Powerscourt

Powerscourt, Wicklow

 16 Reviews  This spot is on the itinerary of all tourists to Wicklow. Once one of the most magnificent Palladian mansions in Ireland and home of the Wingfield family for 350 years, it passed to the Slazenger... 

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Glendalough

Glendalough, Wicklow

 19 Reviews  For such a small country, there sure is a lot to see here. Glendalough means, The Valley of Two Lakes. The buildings here are from the 8th and 12th Centuries. The most famous is the Round Tower. It is... 

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Mount Usher Gardens

Mount Usher Gardens, Wicklow

 3 Reviews  Mount Usher is a great garden laid out in a naturalistic style in the 19th century and open to the public for many years (Bear in mind you do have to pay in). Its considered one of the finest gardens... 

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Kilruddery Estate

Kilruddery Estate, Wicklow

 1 Review  Kilruddery Estate is in a lot of ways the opposite to Powerscourt: Whereas Powerscourt is worth a visit because of its gardens, not necessarily its mansion, Kilruddery is worth a visit more for its... 

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wicklow town self tour

wicklow town self tour, Wicklow

 edwis Says:  Wicklow Town is a 30-minute drive to the seaside from Glendalough through rolling meadows on curving, tree-lined narrow roads. The drive was enhanced by rock... 

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Avoca

Avoca, Wicklow

 Ruai Says:  Avoca is a pretty village that became very well known as the real star of the british TV series Ballykissangel a few years ago. As such it was buried under bus... 

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Enniskerry

Enniskerry, Wicklow

 Ruai Says:  The pretty village of Enniskerry has become rather urbanised but is still a pleasant pitstop, with a couple of pubs, some arts and crafts shops and a good... 

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See the Handweaving Mill at Avoca

See the Handweaving Mill at Avoca, Wicklow

 807Wheaton Says:  Visitors are welcome to see the whole weaving process first hand with a tour. Admission is free and it is a great opportunity to see a working mill and to view... 

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THE BLACK CASTLE

THE BLACK CASTLE, Wicklow

 shivan Says:  It is the main attraction in wicklow.This picture, not so good, I know, gives no honour to it, but it is a interesting relic dated XI century.It is called Black... 

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Go for a walk

Go for a walk, Wicklow

 sabsi Says:  Walk along the coast from Wicklow town to Silver Strand. There's a nice sandy beach there where everyone goes swimming in the Irish sea in summer. Or try golf... 

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Cill Mhantain Gaol

Cill Mhantain Gaol, Wicklow

 salisbury3933 Says:  In the town is the old Gaol. It tells the often brutal history of British occupation, and the treatment of prisoners, along with the transportation to... 

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Can't remember the name of this church...

Can't remember the name of this church..., Wicklow

 shivan Says:  ...but it was wonderful.I know, you will vote "not helpful" this tip.Look for this place over the hill behind Wicklow. 

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This has been a beautiful view...

This has been a beautiful view..., Wicklow

 RitchiS1 Says:  This has been a beautiful view from the way HOLLYWOOD to WICKLOW . 

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John stands by a...

John stands by a..., Wicklow

 kathycollins Says:  John stands by a moss-encrusted grotto. 

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Wandering the pathways, you...

Wandering the pathways, you..., Wicklow

 kathycollins Says:  Wandering the pathways, you discover unfolding areas of beauty. Even in the rain, the hillsides bedecked in flowers are awe inspiring. 

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GRENDEL_PL's Things to Do Tip

GRENDEL_PL's Things to Do Tip, Wicklow

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The one main visitors...

The one main visitors..., Wicklow

 jayhawk2000 Says:  The one main visitors attraction in town is Wicklow Gaol, a debtors prison. We didn't have time when we were there but I would definitely try to see it! 

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lorino's Things to Do Tip, Wicklow

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Tinakilly Country House Hotel & Restaurant

 1 Review and 101 Opinions  TINAKILLY located 500 m from the small village RATHNEW at the street R 750 which conected the... 

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 The one main visitors attraction in town is Wicklow Gaol, a debtors prison. We didn't have time when we were there but I would definitely try to see it! 

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Garden of Ireland

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 Wicklow is both a green lung for the ever encroaching urban sprawl of Dublin and a beautiful, historic place in its own right. Increasingly its towns such as Bray, Arklow and Wicklow town itself have... 

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Avoca in Wicklow

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 One of the things that impressed me about Ireland was the abundance of industries in the country. Even though some are small they seem to evoke the very essence of the land itself. 

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Challenger's Wicklow Page

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 When it comes to Irish countryside I would usually recommend going anywhere along the West Coast. The East Coast as a rule is not quite as beautiful and breathtaking as the South-West of Ireland.... 

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Glendalough in Wicklow - Beautiful and Green

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 I didn't get to spend enough time in Ireland, but the beautiful Irish countryside I got to see was in Wicklow County... the area called Glendalough. It was so beautiful and green just like you expect... 

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RitchiS1's new Wicklow Page

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 Small town , it is the main City in that region . But I think it is not so beautiful for a longer stay . The surrounding area is much better . So you can use Wicklow as a base for exploring the rest... 

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