Indeed the County of Wicklow is one of the most beautiful, active and tourist-friendly counties in Ireland so there will be no shortage of things to do! Please see some suggestions below and make sure to check out www.visitwicklow.ie too.
Just a short drive away and it boasts a Farm Museum, a Wild Nature Walk, farm animals and Tea Rooms as well as the maze itself.
Check out www.greenanmaze.com
Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys, as well as a selection of walks and trails in the area including The Wicklow Way. This is one of the most visited sites in Ireland and is not to be missed!
Check out – www.glendalough.ie , www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie
Once the home of Charles Stewart Parnell, Avondale House is of 18th century design and is situated in the beautiful Avondale Forest Park.
Check out –Avondale forest park
As one of Ireland’s top tourist destinations, Wicklow Gaol tells the story of its prisoners through an interactive tour led by experienced and passionate actor guides.
Check out – www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com
This is another very popular attraction in County Wicklow, being one of Ireland’s most beautiful estates.
Check out – www.powerscourt.com
A beautiful historic house with outdoor activities situated close to Blessington Lakes.
Check out – www.russborough.ie
Note: You can travel from Glendalough to Blessington across the Wicklow Gap, which is one of the most scenic drives in Ireland!
Check out – https://www.visitsealife.com/bray
Avoca village is the location of the TV series, Ballykissangel. The village set includes the church and Fitzgerald’s pub. Other local attractions include Avoca Handweavers and the Meeting of the Waters, where Thomas Moore is said to have written the famous Irish melody; The Meeting of the Waters.
Brittas Bay
Arklow South Beach
Greystones
www.rathwood.com, Shillelagh / Tullow
www.fishers.ie , Newtownmountkennedy
www.avoca.ie , Avoca & Kilmacanogue
Other attractions specific to families
Check out www.irelandholidaypark.com
In nearby Aughrim, there is the award winning National Disabled Angling Facility, a park, which is wheelchair accessible and open to the general public.
There are 2 playgrounds a short drive away in Aughrim & Annacurra.
Check out –
http://www.wicklowbowl.ie/kid-zone , Wicklow Town
www.funworks.ie , Arklow
Kiaora Mini Farm, Gorey – www.kiaoraminifarm.ie
Glenroe farm, North County Wicklow – www.glenroefarm.ie
Check out – https://bridgewatercentre.ie/cinema, https://www.omniplex.ie
CHECK OUT www.visitwicklow.ie FOR MORE IDEAS AND FURTHER DETAILS!