Nature spot · County Wicklow
Gairdíní Mount Usher
Mount Usher Gardens
Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford, County Wicklow, is one of Ireland’s most celebrated garden destinations. Spanning across 22 acres alongside the River Vartry, visitors can enjoy vibrant seasonal planting in a natural Robinsonian style.
Mount Usher Gardens features winding paths, vibrant seasonal planting and a renowned collection of trees and shrubs. Home to the Avoca Garden Café and Food Market, the gardens offer a relaxed and immersive experience that combines horticultural beauty with great food and shopping.
A favourite of Gardeners’ World presenter, Monty Don, Mount Usher Gardens is a place to explore, unwind and enjoy nature throughout the year. The gardens provide a setting that feels both expansive and intimate, where carefully considered planting meets the quiet beauty of the County Wicklow landscape.
Outdoors in County Wicklow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 100 m awaySculpture In WoodlandParkAshfordSculpture in Woodland is a project situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow, and features a unique collection of contemporary sculpture by Irish and international artists.
Nature spot · 1.5 km awayThe Dower House GardensGardenThe Dower House Gardens are 19th century gardens surrounding an 18th century house with lawns, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and wisteria. Dower House is located in Ashford, County Wicklow.
Nature spot · 5.1 km awayWren’s Wood GardenGardenAshfordOriginally Wren’s Wood is located was part of the Dunran Demesne. A deciduous woodland with holly tree’s ferns and large rocks left by the last ice age. The garden is located Nr Coynes Cross, Kiltimon, Ashford Co Wicklow.