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Vartry River from Bridge Photography: Maria Vlahos  
Welcome to Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
 
Laid out along the banks of the River Vartry, Mount Usher has been designed in the Robinsonian* style. Trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants have been introduced from all parts of the globe and are planted in harmony with woodland and shade loving plants.

Like all the great gardens of Ireland, Mount Usher offers varying pleasures at different seasons of the year. Rhododendrons in Spring, a blaze of Summer colour and the wistful tints of Autumn, all elegantly set off by the crystal waters of the river.

In addition to the Gardens, Mount Usher offers a comprehensive home produced menu in the Avoca Garden Cafe, as well as a Shopping Courtyard which is open all year round. Ample car parking and coach spaces are available and the Gardens are within easy reach of Dublin.

*Robinsonian....after William Robinson (fl. c 1890) the influential and brilliant Irish garden designer. Robinson believed in natural gardens, as opposed to the formal approach of those who preceded him.

Gardens Open: February 28th - 31st October 2009: 10.30am - 5.20pm

Garden Cafe Open: 10am - 4pm. Avoca Cafe is now open every Friday & Saturday evening for Dinner. For reservations please call 0404 40116.
 
 Garden Cafe & Shopping Courtyard Open all year

 If you have any queries please contact the office at: 0404 40205/40116 or 087 230 1678
or email us at info@mountushergardens.ie		 Season Tickets Music at Mount Usher Gardens