Sarah Welcome to Powerscourt, Ireland’s most beautiful and intriguing estate. Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland. Anthony It is one of the wildest, and most beautiful parts of Ireland’s Ancient East. Alex Powerscourt was declared by National Geographic as the third most beautiful garden in the world.This map shows the locations of the thirty audio stops. They are scattered around the gardens. They can be visited in any order but we recommend listening to the first two stops because they provide an essential introduction to the tour. Sarah It is usual to tour the gardens in an anti-clockwise direction so please turn right when leaving Powerscourt House. The two kilometer circuit can take 1.5 hours to complete. It involves climbing up and down some hills.

Its classical statues make Powerscourt a Garden of the Gods. Four major figures symbolize its qualities. They are Apollo, Diana, Fame and Victory. We have coloured the stop signs. We hope this will help you find stories that match your interests. The audio at the blue Apollo stop signs celebrates the art and architecture here. The green Diana stop signs highlight the natural wonders of these gardens. The gold Fame stop signs focus on the achievements of the Wingfield and Slazenger families. The red Victory stop signs cover the military aspects of Powerscourt’s history. The yellow Cherub action quest stops offer activities for children. Hello, I am Sarah Slazenger - I manage Powerscourt on behalf of the Slazenger family. Hi. I am her cousin, Alex Slazenger - the Head Gardener. I am Sarah’s cousin, Anthony Wingfield, the 11th Lord Powerscourt. I am descended from the people who created this place. Together we want to share family stories that have been handed down for generations. Join us on the journey of Powerscourt. And please do remember to return your audio guides before you leave.