Attractions and Local Activities
Leabeg House Holiday Cottages Newcastle are the ideal location to stay while visiting Co. Wicklow on Ireland’s East coast, otherwise known as the Garden of Ireland. Renowned for its magnificent landscapes, lovely beaches, mountains and lakes, it is a county rich in both history and culture. To name but a few of the attractions in the area:
- Glendalough- the valley of the two lakes with monastic settlement dating back to the 6th century and visitor’s centre
- National Gardens Exhibition Centre
- Mount Usher Gardens
- Powerscourt House & Gardens
- Powerscourt Waterfall
- Killruddery House & Gardens
- Wicklow Gardens Festival
- Potteries, Galleries
- Restaurants, cafes, pubs...
There are also numerous activities in the locality:
- A Golfers' Paradise - with 24 golf courses within an hour’s drive & the Druids Glen just 3 minutes away - See a selection of local golf courses
- Fishing: game, course and sea fishing
- Coastal, Forest & Hill walking
- Bird watching
- Equestrian
Dublin County & City- our neighbours to the North:
- Theatres
- Galleries
- Museums
- Guinness Brewery
- Fine Restaurants
- Norman, Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture
- Guided Tours
Co. Kildare - our neighbours to the west, just over the Wicklow hills:
- The Curragh of Kildare, home to the Irish Derby
- The National Stud
- The Japanese Gardens
Co. Wexford - our neighbours to the South:
- Johnstown Castle and Irish Agricultural Museum
- Irish National Heritage Park
- Wexford Opera Festival
101 different things to do or see while staying with us. Or just relax in our tranquil setting.
