Category Archives: Powerscourt Gardens

Unique Gifts – Handmade Doll Houses now available to purchase at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

The Handmade Dolls House company, based in County Wicklow, make uniquely designed doll houses using a long standing family tradition. Over 120 pieces of timber are used to construct a single doll’s house. Customers can choose from a number of … Continue reading →

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Open Day for Tour Operators – April 10th, 12 to 4pm

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

  OPEN DAY AT TARA’S PALACE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD AT POWERSCOURT HOUSE ENNISKERRY CO. WICKLOW   Tara’s Palace is having an Open Day on Thursday April the 10th from 12pm till 4pm and we would be delighted if you could … Continue reading →

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Miniature books are big collector items

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Excerpts from an article by the Somerville News http://www.thesomervillenews.com/archives/26182 While miniature books are by their very definition are smaller than other books, they are every bit as collectible as their larger counterparts. In fact, collecting miniature books has become so … Continue reading →

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How Old Is Teddy? Vintage Teddies at Tara’s Palace Museum.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

There are several features that help to determine the age of a vintage teddy: THE MAKER – Often, bears can be attributed to their maker simply by style or look. Premium and highly sought after bears are by makers such as … Continue reading →

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PRIMARY AND POST PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood at Powerscourt House is now taking bookings for Primary and Post Primary School tours. CALL US TODAY 01 2748090 . At Tara’s Palace children can see Ireland’s largest doll’s house, tiny works of art in miniature, a … Continue reading →

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Heritage Week 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Heritage Week 2011 Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood has a number of events taking place during National Heritage Week which takes place from August 20th to 28th 2011. This year the Heritage Council are particularly encouraging organisers to host storytelling … Continue reading →

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Family Day Out at Powerscourt House, Wicklow, August 5th 2011

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Visit Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood located in Powerscourt House this Friday, August 5th 2011, and avail of special offers for Fiver Friday. You can also enjoy a recital with fabulous musicians all the way from Boston as they craft beautiful musical … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Ireland Run at Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

The Tara’s Palace Trust is lending its support to The Bray Cancer Support Centre for its upcoming 7km fun run,  3km walk and family evening to take place in Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry on Saturday 16th July 2011. The Museum is … Continue reading →

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Fiver Friday at Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood August 5th 2011

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

FIVER FRIDAY August 5th 2011 is the date of our second Fiver Friday. We are offering a special family admission price of only €5 for 2 Adults and up to 3 Children. We are also offering 2 Adults for the … Continue reading →

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Wicklow Gardens Festival 2011 June 11th to 19th

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Wicklow County Tourism celebrates the 22nd Wicklow Gardens Festival in 2011. Running from Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th June, it features a variety of private and public gardens, each with their own unique theme and design, from Robinsonian and Formal … Continue reading →

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