Local Attractions Around Wicklow

Wicklow Gaol  

Wicklow Gaol is the best interactive historical jail museum at Kilmantin Hill, in Wicklow Town, located 20 minutes from Parkview Hotel. Wicklow Gaol offers a wide range of tours such as day group tours, other special tours including Paranormal Tours and Night Tours at discounted prices. 

Opening every day from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Ticket costs for adults €12.50, child €10.00, family €49.00, student/OAP €11.50.

Facilities include Jailers Rest Café & Restaurant and shopping.

For further information, contact the following details below.

Address: Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow Town, County Wicklow.

Phone: +353 (0) 404 61599

E-mail: info@wicklowshistoricgaol.com

Glendalough

Glendalough is the most fascinating and gorgeous monastic settlement to visit, situated just 30 minutes from our hotel. Call the Glendalough Visitor Centre on +353 (0) 404 45325 to book a tour. The centre is unable to accept e-mail bookings. 

Wicklow Mountains National Park

The Wicklow Mountains National Park consist of 50,600 acres of the landscape is considered one of Ireland’s most spectacular national park, located only 30 minutes from us. To visit the park, public and private transport are easily accessible. No entrance fee required.

For more information, contact the details below.    

Address: Wicklow Mountains National Park, Kilafin, Laragh, Bray, County Wicklow.

Phone: +353 (0) 0761 002667 

E-mail: wmnp@environ.ie

Sally Gap

Spectacular views of surrounding blanket bog and the stunning Wicklow Mountains plus more. 40 minutes from Parkview Hotel.

Brittas Bay

Brittas Bay is located approximately 20 minutes from the Parkview Hotel and has a 5km stretch of powdery sand and sand dunes, it is designated as a proposed Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is an area of ecological importance and habitats of interest includes sand dunes, ferns and grassland areas. The landscape is dominated by the dunes which cover approx 100 hectares. The beach is life guarded throughout the bathing season