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RAINY DAY ATTRACTIONS IN WICKLOW

West Wicklow
dwyer macallister cottage small Dwyer McAllister Cottage
ATTRACTION: Traditional and historical Irish thatched cottage, where Irish rebel Michael Dwyer fought British troops in 1799. Built with local stone and whitewashed...  Tel: +353 (0)40 44 5325
russburough house Russborough House
ATTRACTION: One of Wicklow’s most beautiful homes, built in the 18th century. The house and grounds are open to the public and include a Beech Hedge Maze. Tel: +353 (0)45 865239
North East Wicklow
Bray Heritage Centre Bray Heritage Centre
ATTRACTION: Housed in the old courthouse on the Main Street, Bray Heritage Centre offers a permanent exhibition, covering the local history.  Tel: +353 (0)1-2866796
glencree visitor small Glencree Centre For Reconciliation
ATTRACTION: The Centre was built as a place to build peace between communities and contains a café and visitor centre. Nearby you will find the peaceful German War Cemetery.  Tel:+353 (0)1 2829711
Kilruddery House Killruddery House & Gardens
ATTRACTION: The most successful Elizabethan-Revival mansion in Ireland. The 17th century gardens survive in their original format.  Tel: +353 (0)404 46024
National Sea Life Centre National Sea Life Centre
ATTRACTION: 28 tanks featuring over ninety marine and freshwater species including seahorses, stingrays, Japanese spider crabs, Moray eels and more.  Tel: +353 (0)1-286 6939
powerscourt house and garden small Powerscourt House & Gardens
ATTRACTION: One of the most visited attractions in Ireland. Includes historic house, stunning landscape gardens, Italian & Japanese Gardens, pet cemetery, Dolphin Pond, etc.  Tel:+353 (0)1 2046000
Mid East Wicklow
avondale house small Avondale House & Forest Park
ATTRACTION: Birthplace and was the home of Charles Stewart Parnell (uncrowned king of Ireland). Set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres, trails and walks... Tel: +353 (0)404 46111
wicklow gaol small Wicklow Gaol
ATTRACTION:  A story of crime, cruelty, exile & misery.  One of the most haunted places in Ireland.
Tel:  +353 (0)404 61599
South Wicklow
avoca weavers small Avoca Handweavers
ATTRACTION: The oldest surviving working mill in Ireland dates from 1723. See weavers working looms from up close creating traditional Irish craft. Tel: +353 (0)402 35105
Shillelagh Sticks
Experience the ancient craft of Shillelagh stick making in the ancestral home of this renowned Irish icon.
Tinahely Courthouse Tinahely Courthouse
ATTRACTION: The courthouse in Tinahely was built in 1843 and was restored and opened as a centre for arts, culture and heritage in January, 1996.  Tel:+353 (0)402 38529
 
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