Wicklow Town, Wicklow

Visiting Wicklow Town:

Wicklow town is located immediately south of Co Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. Known as the garden of Ireland, Wicklow boasts spectacular sandy beaches , colorful public gardens, all levels of walking trails and the attractive functioning wicklow harbour.

It is therefore no suprise that Wicklow town has found itself the subject of a property explosion to cater for the ever expanding irish population.Being serviced well by both bus and rail (although more trains would be welcome…) the town is easily accessible for commuters from dublin to wexford via wicklow train station and visitors alike.

It is here from wicklow harbour that the annual Round Ireland Yacht Race begins and ends and wicklow town also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year including wicklow drama, wicklow arts, the wicklow regatta and wicklows st Patricks day parade of course!

Wicklow town offers accommodation for the weary traveller in the form of wicklow hotels, country houses and bed and breakfasts. Wicklow’s ever increasing population (currently standing at 10,000), brings with it the benefit of an expanding cultural awareness and a variety of wicklow services and businesses to cater to the populations’ needs.

The Wicklow Arts Club (for eg) often run informative cross cultural entertainment to suit every taste on wednesday evenings once a month in wicklow sailing club down at wicklow harbour.

For those who like to party there are many bars and pubs in Wicklow including The Venue nightclub in the Grand hotel, wicklow,  offers weekly wicklow disco fever as does its popular neighbour Nell Keenans, (previously the Olde Forge) not to mention the late bar in Ernies and the close by Clouseaus nightclub in Ashford Co Wicklow is serviced by minibus from the town thus enabling one to have a choice of where to shake their booty!

The many fine wicklow restaurants and cafes in wicklow town offer a more relaxing evening where you can enjoy the casual friendliness of a rural town mixed with the big city catering abilities of highly qualified chefs.

The main publications for the town are The Wicklow People (every Thursday priced at approx €1.90); The Wicklow Times (Mondays – free of charge, tel: 01 2869111) or visit our news blog www.WicklowNews.ie for latest news updates.

Events can be found on our www.WhatsOnWicklow.ie blog

Wicklow town has everything from hobby shops to bookies to shoe boutiques to wine specialists for the shopping lover in you.

Whatever your interest you can be sure that it is within or in close proximity to Wicklow town making it an ideal base for living or visiting this garden county of Ireland.

So go on, live life the wicklow way.

Hotels in Wicklow Town:

The Grand Hotel Wicklow town, wicklow

Wicklow Hotel Is Ready To Welcome You

The Grand Hotel in Wicklow Town is only 40 minutes away from Dublin city this hotel will prove a great get-away hotel while also being within easy reach of the city. The hotel comprises 33 guestrooms that have been designed with the comfort and convenience of the valued guest foremost in mind.

The Grand Hotel in Wicklow Town is one of Co Wicklows' most well known landmarks with a rich history of holding wicklow events, weddings and catering for the accommodation needs of the weary traveller of course! The Grand hotel Wicklow currently have an amazing wedding deal on offer with weddings available for under €5000.

A grand way to spend to your wedding day in the beautiful county of Wicklow indeed. Wicklow Hotels such as the Grand Hotel Wicklow Town, offer a convenient base to work from when visiting the famous Wicklow tourist attractions of Avoca, Glendalough, Blessington and more. Wicklow Town itself has a splendid coastline with a wonderful breathtaking walk over the wicklow head by the black castle, whilst Wicklow harbour offers the first glimpse of an Irish sun rise!

The Grand Hotel Wicklows' Manager Veronica is looking forward to welcoming those new to and those familiar with the Grand Hotel Wicklow, be it for the local wicklow events such as the upcoming Wicklow Regatta, debs parties, conferences and wicklow weddings of course - those wedding packages really are an amazing deal!

If you have any queries about bed and breakfast rates at the hotel, room hire, or just fancy an overnight stay in this warm and welcoming Wicklow Town hotel then do not hesitate to contact them today.

The Grand Hotel Wicklow Wicklow Town,Co. Wicklow Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)404 67337 Fax: +353 (0)404 69607 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Web: www.grandhotel.ie

Wicklow's Historic Gaol

Wicklow's Historic Gaol Steeped in history spanning the 1798 rebellion, the famine and prisoner transportation era right up to the Irish War of Independence and Civil War, Wicklow Gaol is open all year round for historic tours and events with a ghostly difference.

Officially declared 'most haunted' by the US Paranormal channel Ghost Hunter's International investigation into the building, visitors can experience the paranormal for themselves.

Twice a month top Irish and international psychics lead overnight paranormal investigations from 9pm until the early hours.

Moving tables, strange sounds and mysterious happenings are part and parcel of the experience.

For a lighter introduction to the ghosts, the gaol also runs night tours on the last Friday of every month.

 

Wicklow's Historic Gaol
Kilmantin Hill
Wicklow Town
Co. Wicklow

Tel: 0404 61599 / 66433
Fax: 0404 61612

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Web: www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com

 

Taxi Services in Wicklow town:

66100 Cabs
58 Main Street,
Wicklow Town
Wicklow
Tel: +353 (0) 404 66100

Church Street Cabs
9 Church Street,
Wicklow Town
Wicklow
tel: +353 (0) 404 69500

N11cabs
Tel: John @ +353 (0) 87 956 1111
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