Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Wicklow
Best things to do in Wicklow brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Walking · ,Walking,Church · Abbey,Monastery,Attraction,Churches,
Glendalough Visitor Centre
Glendalough, County Wicklow
Glendalough Visitor Centre is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,walking, ,walking,church, abbey,monastery,attraction,churches,. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Climbing,Activity · Operator,Walking · ,Walking,National
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Wicklow, County Wicklow
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,climbing,activity, operator,walking, ,walking,national. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Activity · Operator,Attraction,Historic · Houses
Avondale House and Forest Park
Rathdrum, County Wicklow
Avondale House and Forest Park is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,activity, operator,attraction,historic, houses. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Castle,Museums
Altidore Castle
Wicklow, County Wicklow
Altidore Castle is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Dwyer McAllister Cottage
Donard, County Wicklow
Dwyer McAllister Cottage is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Agriculture,Nature · Wildlife,Attraction,Museums · Attraction
Agricultural Heritage Display Centre
Enniskerry, County Wicklow
Agricultural Heritage Display Centre is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,agriculture,nature, wildlife,attraction,museums, attraction. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church
Baltinglass Abbey
Baltinglass, County Wicklow
Baltinglass Abbey is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Walking · ,Walking,Activity · Operator,Nature
Clissmann Donkey Walking Holidays
Rathdrum, County Wicklow
Clissmann Donkey Walking Holidays is a distinctive County Wicklow stop for visitors interested in activity,walking, ,walking,activity, operator,nature. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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