Tourist Attractions in Wicklow, Ireland

Avoca Handweavers

• This woolen mill, located on the banks of the Avoca River, opened in 1723. The still-functioning mill is one of Ireland's oldest manufacturers and they specialize in weaving fine fabrics for clothing and interior items. Visitors can take a tour of the mill and observe the production process, from washing, carding and spinning raw wool to dyeing and weaving the spun yarn into fabric. After touring the production facility, visitors can wander through the mill's original whitewash building, which houses an Avoca store that stocks woven items from the mill as well as artisinal foods and other items. A cafe that serves home-baked goods and lunches made from fresh local ingredients can also be found.

  Avoca Mill Store and Cafe at Avoca Village

  Co. Wicklow

  Ireland

  +353-040-23-5105

  avoca.ie

Glendalough

• This national park is one of the most visited places in Ireland, and for good reason. It features a network of scenic walks and trails as well as a trail that winds from south Dublin to Clonegal. The park is also home to a monastic site with a 1000 year old round tower and a number of ruins dating as far back as the sixth century. Visitors who want to take in Glendalough's sites by car can choose from a number of scenic driving routes, each of which winds past some of Glendalough and County Wicklow's most notable landmarks. In addition to its great vistas and monastic site, the park offers a range of outdoor activities, such as horseback riding, fishing, cycling and hiking.

  Glendalough

  Bray

  Co. Wicklow

  Ireland

  +353- 040-44-5352

  glendalough.ie

Wicklow Gaol

• This prison, built in the early eighteen century, is located in Wicklow Town on Ireland's eastern coast. Although it has long since seen its last prisoner, Wicklow Gaol welcomes visitors who wish to tour the historic jail. Tours run daily and last anywhere between an hour to an hour and a half. While touring the facility, visitors will encounter many of the individuals who occupied the prison. These characters give insight into the harsh day-to-day life within the prison walls. After wandering through the historic building, guests can visit the craft shop for books, traditional Irish knitwear and pottery from local artisans or enjoy tea and pastries at the Gaol coffee shop For those who want to encounter some of the Gaol's ghostly inhabitants, Wicklow Gaol hosts night tours and overnight vigils with a trained medium.

  Wicklow's Historic Gaol

  Kilmantin Hill

  Wicklow Town

  Co. Wicklow

  Ireland

  +353-040-46-1599

  wicklowshistoricgaol.com