Festivals And Events

County Wicklow Festivals and Events

If you are planning to attend a Festival or Event in County Wicklow, why not book your bed and breakfast accommodation in advance using our ‘Book Online Now’ facility on this website. You will receive instant e-mail confirmation of your bed and breakfast booking. Alternatively, please contact Mount Usher View directly using the contact details or enquiry form featured on our ‘Contact Us’ page.

Special Events in Mount Usher Gardens

Music at Mount Usher Gardens

Every Saturday at 3pm through July and August (starting July 4th) award winning musicians will be playing classical and jazz music, accompanied by strawberries and cream on the grass and rainbow pottery to entertain the children. Don’t forget the Cafe is open for dinner on Friday & Saturdays too!

Heritage Week 20-28 August 2016

11am and 3pm – Free Guided Tours of Mount Usher Gardens included with Admission charge to gardens – Adults: €7.50 Senior Citizens: €6.50. Booking is essential as places are limited.

Special Events at Avondale House and Forest Park
Open Easter and April 14 to October 31 Thursdays – Sunday & Bank Holidays 11:00 – 17:00

7th – 11th August 2016
Parnell Summer School.
Theme: History and Politics of Sport and Leisure.
To mark the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the GAA and Parnell’s position as a founding patron.
Programme of lectures, round table discussions and entertainment. www.parnellsociety.com

2016
Wicklow Heritage Day 
Open day for all the family – experience the traditions of County Wicklow in Avondale Forest Park.
A Saturday in October 
Big Bill’s Wild Mushroom Hunt.
A great day out – mushroom workshop with panel of experts – Big Bill’s Wild Mushroom Hunt.

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