Guidebook for Wicklow
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland, Glendalough means "Valley of the 2 Lakes" and is home to a 6th Century monastic site and round tower, interesting visitor centre and great walks.
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
One of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland, Glendalough means "Valley of the 2 Lakes" and is home to a 6th Century monastic site and round tower, interesting visitor centre and great walks.
our local town, Wicklow offers good shopping, great cafes, restaurants and bars and lovely walks on the seafront. make sure to see Sammy the Seal being fed in the harbour at 9am, 1pm or 4pm!
Wicklow Tourist Information Office
Fitzwilliam Squareour local town, Wicklow offers good shopping, great cafes, restaurants and bars and lovely walks on the seafront. make sure to see Sammy the Seal being fed in the harbour at 9am, 1pm or 4pm!
5km stretch of beautiful white sand dunes and clean beaches.
great for a beach day in the sunshine but also lovely for walks and fresh sea air on cooler days. surf school onsite also.
49 locals recommend
Brittas Bay
5km stretch of beautiful white sand dunes and clean beaches.
great for a beach day in the sunshine but also lovely for walks and fresh sea air on cooler days. surf school onsite also.
take a free tour of the weaving process at one of the worlds oldest weaving mills established in 1723. the Avoca Cafe is also fantastic for lunch and home baking. great colourful gift shop also.
30 locals recommend
Avoca Handweavers
take a free tour of the weaving process at one of the worlds oldest weaving mills established in 1723. the Avoca Cafe is also fantastic for lunch and home baking. great colourful gift shop also.
spectacular Robinsonian gardens where the emphasis is on informal planting in harmony with the beautiful natural setting. the Avoca cafe and courtyard shops on site are a real treat.
44 locals recommend
Mount Usher Gardens
spectacular Robinsonian gardens where the emphasis is on informal planting in harmony with the beautiful natural setting. the Avoca cafe and courtyard shops on site are a real treat.
beautiful 500 acre forest park with marked walks (from 1 to 5 hours), great kids playground and tree’s from all over the world. tour the Goergian house built in 1779 and enjoy the tea rooms onsite
20 locals recommend
Avondale Forest
Forest Parkbeautiful 500 acre forest park with marked walks (from 1 to 5 hours), great kids playground and tree’s from all over the world. tour the Goergian house built in 1779 and enjoy the tea rooms onsite
fun for all the family! get lost in the maze, visit the animals, explore the nature walks and fairy tree trail and marvel at the farm museum. don't miss the home baking in the tea rooms and craft shop
29 locals recommend
Greenan Maze
fun for all the family! get lost in the maze, visit the animals, explore the nature walks and fairy tree trail and marvel at the farm museum. don't miss the home baking in the tea rooms and craft shop
Food Scene
a local gem hidden in the valley of Glenmalure, Ireland's longest glacial valley. a warm and welcoming family run lodge with great food and atmosphere. the perfect place to relax after a long hike!
27 locals recommend
The Glenmalure Lodge
Wicklow Waya local gem hidden in the valley of Glenmalure, Ireland's longest glacial valley. a warm and welcoming family run lodge with great food and atmosphere. the perfect place to relax after a long hike!
multi award winning restaurant with great food and atmosphere in an old stone dining room. high class food at reasonable prices.
19 locals recommend
Bates
3 Market Squaremulti award winning restaurant with great food and atmosphere in an old stone dining room. high class food at reasonable prices.
Family run gastro pub with traditional charm in nearby Rathdrum. curl up by the fire and enjoy a pint or a tasty meal in warm comfortable surroundings
12 locals recommend
Jacobs Well Hotel
Main StreetFamily run gastro pub with traditional charm in nearby Rathdrum. curl up by the fire and enjoy a pint or a tasty meal in warm comfortable surroundings
Lovely local cafe great for snacks and treats and quality coffee. very tasty selection of salads, snacks and homemade soup with traditional Irish brown bread. top tip is a scone with jam and cream!
303 locals recommend
Glendalough
Lovely local cafe great for snacks and treats and quality coffee. very tasty selection of salads, snacks and homemade soup with traditional Irish brown bread. top tip is a scone with jam and cream!
Essentials
the nearest shop to the farm for food supplies. it is a small supermarket with all the basics and a little more. just 10 minutes from our farm
7 locals recommend
Centra Rathdrum
Main Streetthe nearest shop to the farm for food supplies. it is a small supermarket with all the basics and a little more. just 10 minutes from our farm