30. THE TOWER Pepperpot Tower

SarahWelcome to the Pepperpot Tower. This stop offers a simple I-Spy activity suitable for children of all ages.Anthony This tower was built by the eighth Lord Powerscourt to please his children. It was called the Pepperpot Tower because it was copied from a pepperpot on his dining room table.SarahI always loved the tower as I imagined it was Rapunzel’s tower.Anthony The cannons around the base are real. Some of them were used in famous sea battles including the attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada. AlexI often climbed up to the top of this tower as a kid. I still enjoy going up there now!THE SUGARLOAFAnthony How many steps do you think you would have to climb to get to the top of the tower? You are going to have to climb the tower and count the steps to find out.SarahPress PLAY again when you get to the top of the tower.

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Powerscourt House & Gardens

Welcome to Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow, one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland! Powerscourt Gardens was ranked No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by National Geographic. We advise a minimum of 90 minutes to make the most of your visit to the gardens.The Gardens stretch over 47 acres and offer visitors a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statues and ornamental lakes, secret hollows and rambling walks. Managed by Head Gardener, Alex Slazenger and a team of four gardeners, Powerscourt Gardens were designed from 1731 onwards, with the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider surrounding landscape. Powerscourt Gardens include The Walled Gardens, The Italian Garden, The Dolphin Pond, The Japanese Gardens, Pets Cemetery and Pepperpot Tower, among other features and attractions.

 

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