Mount Usher Gardens — Attraction in The Municipal District of Wicklow

Out of this world. To return again ten years later see the maturity of fauna. Old trees standing proudly. The scents of flora. Buzzy Busy bees, hornets, butterflies. About. Beautiful walks garden or river walj. Streams, weird. Calm. Tranquillity. Old house magnificent. Owner still with us aged 90 years young. Beautiful for families and all ages interested in nature. Cafes, shops art everything Irish, local Avoca on sale. Entry fee charge to gardens. Seniors discounted entry. Amazing helpful staff. Don't forget not take booklet explaining details of areas and trees. As all numbered so if not in the know of your acorns you shall need booklet. Your nose will tell you when in eucalyptus tree gardens you shall smell and so inhale its scent. Wild gardens so alive with everything living. Take time to sit on a bench or in the lawn. Inhale, exhale. Close your eyes . Listen. Water, life. Time out. Give.yourself 2 to 3 hours. Don't rush. It's...

It's a lovely place, very well maintained garden and beautiful flowers, plants, etc. However, it's very expensive for my liking nearly €40 for 3 adults and 1 child and nothing good that I could find for a 6 year old boy to do. He was very bored. We also got food as you're not allowed to have a picnic onsite, my mam paid nearly €30 for lunch which was only 1 tea, quiche, baked potato, sandwich and orange juice (the food was very nice and my aunt got herself some cakes to bring back, she paid for that separately). So basically before we'd even been to see the garden, €70 has already been spent and depending on where you're driving from there is the petrol cost and toll payment too. Unfortunately due to these factors, I can say, I don't think I will be going back there...

Mount Usher Gardens are a must visit if you enjoy nature, plants and gardens, or just need to lift your soul. Despite the overcast day, we were given a sunny welcome by James to the gardens.

The garden guide included descriptions of 87 of the 5000 species of trees, shrubs and plants in the gardens. What a super way to help us enjoy and learn while we meandered through the gardens! The views, the colours, the scents, the shapes were a treat. The river Vartry curves and meanders through the gardens.

Mrs Madeline Jay, who rescued and owns the gardens ensures that the gardens are managed organically. Avoca manages Mount Usher with tender loving care. We spent the day enjoying these sumptuous gardens. A visit to Mount Usher will bring you joy anytime of year and in...