Paul And Sylvia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Plenty of parking with short and long forest trails
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Avondale House and Forest Park
Plenty of parking with short and long forest trails
Take a trip back in time, paid parking available. Only a two-minute walk from the house. A great cafe there as well, tell Bláithin and Eoin that Paul and Sylvia sent you.
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Wicklow Gaol
1 Kilmantin HillTake a trip back in time, paid parking available. Only a two-minute walk from the house. A great cafe there as well, tell Bláithin and Eoin that Paul and Sylvia sent you.
Also, have a market on Saturdays as well as having their own cafe.
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Killruddery House & Gardens
Southern Cross RoadAlso, have a market on Saturdays as well as having their own cafe.
Leisurely stroll of the parklands and the house is a must-visit.
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Russborough House & Parklands
Leisurely stroll of the parklands and the house is a must-visit.
Great for the children and a great way to learn and experience the oceans
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SEA LIFE Bray
Strand RoadGreat for the children and a great way to learn and experience the oceans
For those who love fishing, Kit and Anthony guarantee a great experience mixed with local knowledge
Wicklow Boat Charters
10C Wicklow HeightsFor those who love fishing, Kit and Anthony guarantee a great experience mixed with local knowledge
Fatbike Adventures
Lower WindgatesIf you enjoy the outdoors this is a great way to see Wicklow
Take a leisurely row on the beautiful vartry river and venture up to broadlough, a nature reserve.
Wicklow Kayaking
The MurroughTake a leisurely row on the beautiful vartry river and venture up to broadlough, a nature reserve.
Falconry Ireland
Rednagh RoadLearn and get up close to birds of prey.
Powerscourt Waterfall
Breathtaking scenery and a beautiful waterfall.
A great day out learning about skills and the ways of the outdoors. Tell Ed, Paul says hi.
Tipi Adventures Ireland
R755A great day out learning about skills and the ways of the outdoors. Tell Ed, Paul says hi.
A great day out for all the family with loads of activities and food served.
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Clara Lara FunPark
The Vale of ClaraA great day out for all the family with loads of activities and food served.
Food scene
Where the deer population really started in Ireland. Historic house, grounds, and hotel with spa.
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Powerscourt Golf Club
Where the deer population really started in Ireland. Historic house, grounds, and hotel with spa.
Powerscourt Distillery
Home of Fercullen Whiskey and tours and tastings a must.
Great bar and restaurant. The brewery tour and tasting is excellent. Traditional music here depending on the night and season.
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The Wicklow Brewery
Main StreetGreat bar and restaurant. The brewery tour and tasting is excellent. Traditional music here depending on the night and season.
Brett is passionate about his wine and he might play a tune after your tour while enjoying your tasting.
Wicklow Way Wines (Winery)
Brett is passionate about his wine and he might play a tune after your tour while enjoying your tasting.
Winner of Best restaurant in Leinster, Chef Marc is a very talented young Chef. Highly recommend his tasting menu.
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Lily's On Church Street
Church StreetWinner of Best restaurant in Leinster, Chef Marc is a very talented young Chef. Highly recommend his tasting menu.
Only opened recently but already getting fabulous reviews.
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Blue Seafood & Bistro Restaurant
South QuayOnly opened recently but already getting fabulous reviews.
The Brass Fox Wicklow
14-15 Leitrim PlGreat bar food and great beer
Food served all day daily and excellent music at nighttime. Birthplace of Robert Halpin.
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The Bridge Tavern
Bridge StreetFood served all day daily and excellent music at nighttime. Birthplace of Robert Halpin.
A local favourite with food some evenings. Was family-run for generations and is now a sister pub of the bridge tavern
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Phil Healys pub
Fitzwilliam SquareA local favourite with food some evenings. Was family-run for generations and is now a sister pub of the bridge tavern
The Grey Dog Cafe, Pizza & Taco's
Leitrim PlacePizzas and tacos, now also selling ice creams with a deli-counter.
Dhaka House Indian Restaurant
6 Church StIndian food can be head in house, take away, or get delivered.
Set menu is of great value and can highly recommend. also do takeaway and delivery.
Pings Chinese Restaurant
Main StreetSet menu is of great value and can highly recommend. also do takeaway and delivery.
Tikka Asian Street Food
South QuayEat-in with a view of the river. Also, do takeaway and delivery
Say hello to Francesco and Ciara, great fish n chips among others. My favourite is the southern fried chicken wing. Takeaway and delivery or you can sit in.
Francesco's Diner
Main StreetSay hello to Francesco and Ciara, great fish n chips among others. My favourite is the southern fried chicken wing. Takeaway and delivery or you can sit in.
Lina is well known and well-liked in the locality. She has been operating in Wicklow for a long time. Immaculate premises with excellent takeaway or delivery.
Lina's Takeaway Wicklow
Market SquareLina is well known and well-liked in the locality. She has been operating in Wicklow for a long time. Immaculate premises with excellent takeaway or delivery.
Renee and Peter have great vegan and vegetarian healthy food. Also, have chicken as an option.
Vital Health Cafe
1A Fitzwilliam RdRenee and Peter have great vegan and vegetarian healthy food. Also, have chicken as an option.
Part of Wicklow since the 1970s and all food made on-premises. Too many good dishes to mention.
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The Coffee Shop
Fitzwilliam SquarePart of Wicklow since the 1970s and all food made on-premises. Too many good dishes to mention.
Another great hidden Wicklow gem. Organic, sustainability, and healthy are what Bren and Neill have based their business on. Great for a local chat, small area.
The Hearty Hut
Fitzwilliam RoadAnother great hidden Wicklow gem. Organic, sustainability, and healthy are what Bren and Neill have based their business on. Great for a local chat, small area.
Named after Captain Robert Halpin, great cafe that has outdoor seating and looks after your canine friend as well.
Halpin's Bridge Cafe
Bridge StreetNamed after Captain Robert Halpin, great cafe that has outdoor seating and looks after your canine friend as well.
Excellent Coffee and fresh-baked pastries and sausage rolls.
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Nick's Coffee
20 Ranelagh RoadExcellent Coffee and fresh-baked pastries and sausage rolls.
Was a barber and changed to Coffee when COVID arrived. Great coffee and fresh-baked breads.
The Good life, Barber & coffee shop
Was a barber and changed to Coffee when COVID arrived. Great coffee and fresh-baked breads.
Neighbourhoods
Wicklow is a coastal town steeped in history with ruins of the Black Castle and the ruins of a monastery at the abbey grounds all within walking distance. Our accommodation is built on a historic church site with the railings and gates approximately 2oo years old.
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Wicklow
Wicklow is a coastal town steeped in history with ruins of the Black Castle and the ruins of a monastery at the abbey grounds all within walking distance. Our accommodation is built on a historic church site with the railings and gates approximately 2oo years old.
Pristine waters with soft sandy beaches, a mere 20-minute drive from Wicklow town
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Brittas Bay
Pristine waters with soft sandy beaches, a mere 20-minute drive from Wicklow town
History, beauty, and leisure all combined to make Glendalough (Glen of the two lakes) a must-visit destination.
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Glendalough
History, beauty, and leisure all combined to make Glendalough (Glen of the two lakes) a must-visit destination.
Reizigersadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
2-hour free parking every Saturday
Plenty of time to do your shopping or grab a quick lunch.
Reizen met kinderen
Playground and skateboard and BMX park
Children's playground just above where our house is located and on the murrough there is a new playground, skateboard, and BMX park.
Niet te missen
A visit to An Tairseach, an organic farm, and shop
All organic and some of the vegetables only out of the ground.
Cultuur en gebruiken
The lingo
Going up the murrough means your going down to the beach
the word "quaren" is used as an adjective, eg "he is quaren friendly"
Manieren om te besparen
Free and good deals
Devils glen, deputies pass, and Avondale forests are all free
A lot of restaurants have an early bird menu.
the abbey grounds is a great place to have a picnic
Boek vooraf
Restaurants
It's advisable during the high season to book your table before arriving
Wat je moet meenemen
walking boots/shoes
Wicklow is renowned for its walks and hikes so make sure you have good footwear and appropriate clothing.