Powerscourt House and Gardens is a Palladian house in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland, and a filming location for Barry Lyndon (1975), Disenchanted (2022) and The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) among other productions. Built in 1731–1741, it was designed by Richard Cassels. It is owned by Slazenger family.
Location: Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland
Verified facts
- Located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-7437 - Appeared in Barry Lyndon (movie, 1975)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-7437 - Appeared in Disenchanted (movie, 2022)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-10760, SRC-11096 - Built 1731–1741
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11282, SRC-11870, SRC-11871, SRC-12935 - Designed by Richard Cassels
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11282, SRC-11870, SRC-14261, SRC-14433 - Architectural style: Palladian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11282, SRC-11871, SRC-12935 - Owned by Slazenger family (1961–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11282, SRC-11870, SRC-14260, SRC-14432 - Appeared in The Count of Monte Cristo (movie, 2002)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11985, SRC-12936, SRC-13239 - Appeared in Excalibur (movie, 1981)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11986, SRC-12624 - Appeared in Where's Jack? (movie, 1969)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11987 - Appeared in David Copperfield (tv, 2000)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10759, SRC-11987
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10759 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerscourt_Estate (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10760 — https://powerscourt.com/movies/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11096 — Tourism Ireland — Disenchanted showcases Wicklow (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11282 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Cassels (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11870 — Powerscourt Golf Club — Our History (official Powerscourt estate) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11871 — Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) — Powerscourt House (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11985 — https://visitwicklow.ie/the-count-of-monte-cristo/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11986 — https://visitwicklow.ie/excalibur/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11987 — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167872/locations/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12624 — AFI Catalog (American Film Institute) — Excalibur (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12935 — Dochara – Powerscourt House & Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12936 — Wikipedia – The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13239 — RTE – 10 stunning Irish locations that have made movie history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14260 — DiCamillo (The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14261 — Archiseek – Architecture of Ireland (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14432 — RTE Archives – Powerscourt Estate Re-opens to the Public (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14433 — Irish Historic Houses – Powerscourt House & Gardens (section 482) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-7437 — The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations: Barry Lyndon (1975) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Barry Lyndon filmed?
Powerscourt House and Gardens, in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is a real-world filming location used for Barry Lyndon. This property has also appeared on screen in David Copperfield, Disenchanted, Excalibur, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Where was David Copperfield filmed?
Powerscourt House and Gardens, in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is a real-world filming location used for David Copperfield. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Disenchanted, Excalibur, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Where was Disenchanted filmed?
Powerscourt House and Gardens, in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is a real-world filming location used for Disenchanted. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, David Copperfield, Excalibur, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Where was Excalibur filmed?
Powerscourt House and Gardens, in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, is a real-world filming location used for Excalibur. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, David Copperfield, Disenchanted, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who designed Powerscourt House and Gardens?
Powerscourt House and Gardens was designed by Richard Cassels.
Where is Powerscourt House and Gardens located?
Powerscourt House and Gardens is located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.