Powerscourt House & Gardens

Powerscourt House & Gardens sits just outside the village of Enniskerry in County Wicklow, where a grand Palladian mansion looks out over formal terraces, ornamental ponds and the Wicklow mountains beyond. The gardens are laid out in a series of distinct areas, from clipped terracing and statuary to walled planting and woodland walks.

The house itself holds shops and craft studios, and there is a cafe for lunch or afternoon tea. Allow a few hours to walk the grounds properly, and bring sturdy shoes for the paths.