This was a fantastic tour of the mill! My tour guide Jim was very knowledgeable about the mill and its history! The shop was fun to shop on and the lunch was wonderful!
Avoca Mill Guided Tours
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Tara,
Ireland
19 Oct 2025
Excellent
Such a brilliant tour. Very interactive. Alan was really knowledgeable and a great guide.. loved hearing all about the history of Avoca.. and makes me want a beautiful throw even more now.. 🎁
Avoca Mill Guided Tours
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Jane,
United States
04 Oct 2025
Excellent
Our group absolutely loved the tour! It was so fascinating and informational! We were a group of couples and the guys loved it, too! ❤️
Avoca Mill Guided Tours
About: Avoca Handweavers
The Avoca Mill is set in the charming village of Avoca Co. Wicklow, known as ‘Garden of Ireland’. It's just 90 minutes from Dublin city centre!
Within the picturesque, whitewashed walls of Avoca village lies the hub and heart of the Avoca weaving industry. On a guided tour of The Mill, visitors get a real sense of the skill and expertise of the in-house weaving team. These dedicated local craftspeople have been working with Avoca for many years. For some, the weaving trade has been passed down through the generations of their family.
The Mill Tour is an interactive experience, where the weavers chat with visitors while they work and explain the full weaving process, from raw wool to the finished product. After a visit to The Mill, visitors can spend time browsing the extensive, world-famous collection of colourful throws and woollen mill products in the onsite retail store, or relax and enjoy freshly baked selection of cakes and delicious homemade dishes from the cafe.
One million Irish people fled Ireland during the famine. 2,500 took a gruelling voyage on the Jeanie Johnston. Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who made the arduous voyage.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the bottom of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is the King's official residence when he's in Scotland. Visitors can explore the 14 state rooms in this 16th-century palace, still used during royal ceremonies!
Mount Usher Gardens is renowned internationally as one of the finest examples of Robinsonian gardens. Just an hour from central Dublin, Mount Usher is the perfect place for a day trip to County Wicklow.
There are various types of Mount Usher Gardens tickets, including self-guided experiences and group tours. Find all the best options on this page and make sure to book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is a late 18th-century prison that was a working lock-up until 1924. Now a museum, it's a fascinating interactive (and rather spooky) attraction.
Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is located in County Wicklow and can be reached from Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Greystones, or Bray by bus or train.
The National Wax Museum Plus is right in the middle of Dublin, just a two minute walk from Trinity College, and close to other highlights like Dublin Castle and Temple Bar. Here's where stars of the present - like Liam Neeson and U2 - rub waxy shoulders with greats of the past - including Samuel Beckett and James Joyce. There are other fun features as well, including a green screen video studio, a chamber of horrors, and the Kid's World area.