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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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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)
