National Geographic has ranked Powerscourt Gardens in Co Wicklow, Ireland third in the world’s top ten gardens, as part of its series of the best trips, adventures and places to visit.   It was selected amongst the seven European gardens to make the top 10, which included the lavish Château de Versailles, and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, UK.

This award follows several others the estate has recently received. These include the Top Ten Houses in the World (Powerscourt House, Lonely Planet), the Best Parkland Venue in Ireland 2014 Award (Powerscourt Golf Club, Golfer’s Guide to Ireland) and the 2014 Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor.

Powerscourt House and Garden offers lovely views of Ireland, overlooking the breath-taking Sugarloaf Mountain. This summer why not plan your visit to one of the world's greatest gardens?