
KILLRUDDERY IS A GREAT HISTORIC HOUSE OF IRELAND.
THE MAGNIFICENT 800-ACRE ESTATE IN CO. WICKLOW IS A SUSTAINABLE, BIO-DIVERSE FARM THAT INCLUDES FLOWERING WOODLAND, PAINTERLY FORMAL 17TH CENTURY GARDENS, A HIGH-HEDGE SYLVAN THEATRE, LONG PONDS AND A WALLED GARDEN.
THE HERITAGE KILLRUDDERY YARD IS A SPACE TO SHOP, EAT, MAKE AND CELEBRATE THE SEASONAL BOUNTY OF KILLRUDDERY’S GARDENS - FREE PARKING + ADMISSION TO OUR YARD.
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EVENT PROGRAMME
View event programmeSeasonal Supper Club at The Grain Store, our Botanical Workshop Series and much more
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PIZZA SHED
Order a pizzaOpen Thursday - Sunday, 12.00 - 21.00. Neapolitan style sourdough pizza topped with ingredients from our Walled Garden + Farm.


WELCOME
Our family has been living at Killruddery since 1618 and today we are very happy that three generations live here. Living heritage on Dublin’s doorstep!
Killruddery is a true celebration of the great outdoors and an authentic, bio-diverse space. We continue to meet long-standing Members who enjoy Killruddery as their own back garden; it is our delight to build a strong community here who are as passionate about conserving this estate as we are. We produce chemical-free vegetables, fruit, cut-flowers and free-range meats for our Farm Shop and all our ‘garden-to-plate’ menus for The Grain Store, Pizza Shed, Coffee Shop, Tea Room and Carrot & Coffee Corner.
Over the past decade, we have responded to the challenge of preserving the House and Gardens by transforming Killruddery into a popular visitor attraction on Ireland’s Ancient East, a working farm and a private hire venue for weddings and corporate events. However, at the heart of this enterprise, we wish to protect Killruddery’s soul and unique character as our special family home.
You are most welcome. We hope you will enjoy your visit and return again and again.
Earl and Countess of Meath, Lord and Lady Ardee and the Brabazon family.
Upcoming Events
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SUPPER AT THE GRAIN STORE
DATES: 17th, 18th, 24th + 25th November | 1st, 2nd, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd + 23rd December
PRICE: €70
PLACE: THE GRAIN STORE
Killruddery’s Seasonal Supper Club is back with attendees enjoying a four-course set menu.
Inspired by the abundance of seasonal produce from our Walled Garden and Farm, Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan and his team prepare a vegetable and estate-reared meat focused menu for you to enjoy in our atmospheric 19th Century Grain Store.
Join us by candle light, for an evening near our roaring log fire and enjoy a four-course set menu, complete with a glass of bubbles with botanical flourish from our Walled Garden.
Please book a time slot to attend, as we are keeping numbers low, please allow 48 hours if you are unable to attend as we might have a wait list. Payment for your four-course set menu is taken upon booking. Should you be unable to attend please let us know a minimum of 48 hours before and we will do our utmost to reschedule you to another date, or process a refund should we be unable to.
Please note, this cost does not include additional wine and beverages which you will enjoy on the night. Bookings for our Seasonal Supper Club are limited to a total of 8 individuals per table.
SAMPLE SET MENU FOR SEASONAL SUPPERS HERE.
Date: November, December
Time: 19.00, 19.30, 20.00, 20.30
Place: The Grain Store
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KILLRUDDERY CUT FLOWERS PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
SUNDAYS, 26TH NOVEMBER, 3RD + 10TH DECEMBER | FRIDAY, 1ST DECEMBER
ADULT: €160
ADULT MEMBER: €148.50
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This Advent, we invite you to join us for a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop, complete with mulled wine, a three-course lunch and your own Christmas wreath to take home.
Weave seasonal cheer into a natural style wreath which will bring joy to you and your visitors on your doorstep this Christmas.
All materials for this workshop will be supplied from our cut flower border in our Victorian Walled Garden, along with the woodlands and hedgerows of Killruddery to best represent this time of year.
With a warm welcome to her home from Fionnuala Brabazon, Lady Ardee, who will be joined by Hanka Miziova (Lead Florist of Killruddery Cut Flowers) and team-member Stephanie Burke, at the end of the workshop you will go home with your wreath to decorate your door or any place you choose.
This workshop is for anyone who wants to enjoy creating in the beautiful surroundings of our Victorian Orangery, using lots of beautiful seasonal material. Your day will include a woodland walk, mince pies and mulled wine, a wreath making demonstration and lunch in The Grain Store with a menu designed by Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan using produce from our Walled Garden and Farm.FAQ:
- This workshop will take place from 10.00 - 16.00
- All materials and tools are supplied
- Dress to suit the day's weather, with shoes to suit a woodland walk
- This workshop is suitable for adults only
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park in our main customer car park and follow the signs to the workshop
Date: Sundays, 26th November, 3rd & 10th December, Friday, 1st December
Time: 10.00 - 16.00
Place: The Orangery & The Grain Store
- This workshop will take place from 10.00 - 16.00
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SOLD OUT - VISIT SANTA CLAUS AT KILLRUDDERY WITH ME AND THE MOON
CHILD: €25
ADULT: FREE ENTRY WHEN ACCOMPANYING CHILD
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Ho ho ho! Santa Claus and his elves will be returning to Killruddery this year, after some time away.
Facilitated by Me And The Moon, Killruddery’s Children’s Creative Partner, this year little people and their adults can expect to explore our festive surroundings and look forward to a festive clay workshop, creating drawings and Christmas tree decorations with Santa’s elves, before visiting Santa Claus himself in his residence at Killruddery. Each visitor will go home with a little gift as well as their creations, a lovely way to ease your family in to the Christmas cheer.
You are invited to dress up and celebrate one of the most wonderful times of the year with Me And The Moon, Santa Claus, the Elves and all at Killruddery – we look forward to seeing you in all your festive cheer!
FAQ:
- Tickets for this year’s Santa Claus visits are limited to 12 children per time slot. Babies under 18 months are welcome to join us, if they are accompanying a sibling and not participating in the workshops, there is no charge. Accompanying adults are free
- Advanced booking is essential, and all bookings will be processed online only. Bookings will not be taken by phone or email
- Please take careful note of the dates and times you book as these can not be amended once payment has been processed
- Please allow plenty of time to arrive, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to our Santa Claus event with Me And The Moon
Date: 26th November, 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
Time: See booking link for more information
Place: The Stable Studio
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN KILLRUDDERY YARD
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS, 18TH NOVEMBER – 23RD DECEMBER: 10.00 – 17.00 |
THURSDAY, 21ST DECEMBER: 10.00 – 17.00 |
FRIDAY, 22ND DECEMBER: 12.00 – 20.00EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Killruddery’s Christmas Markets make a return this year from the 18th November, running every Saturday and Sunday in the lead up to Christmas.
Complete with a night market on Friday, 22nd December, stall holders at our Christmas Market alternate weekly with a range of street food, crafts, vintage, well-being and sample clothes available to browse. This year, Killruddery Yard will be transformed for the festive season, where visitors can expect to find beautiful handmade crafts, gifts and wares from local producers, as well as food trucks and much more – making this year’s Christmas shopping a slow, and meaningful affair.
We love to see so many of you soaking up the buzzy, festive vibes at our Christmas Markets. Best enjoyed with a hot chocolate or mulled wine in hand, or during your visit, enjoy lunch in The Grain Store, Neapolitan-style pizza from Pizza Shed, pick up a festive item or two in our Farm Shop, or a visit our Coffee Shop for a festive catch up with friends.
FAQ:
- Our Christmas Market takes place in Killruddery Yard, with free parking and admission
- This year our markets will take place on Saturdays & Sundays, 10.00 – 17.00 from the 18th November - 23rd December, Thursday, 21st December and Night Market from 12.00 – 20.00 on Friday, 22nd December
Date: Saturdays & Sundays, 18th November - 23rd December (10.00 – 17.00), Thursday, 21st December (10.00 – 17.00) and Friday, 22nd December (12.00 – 20.00)
Place: Killruddery Yard
- Our Christmas Market takes place in Killruddery Yard, with free parking and admission
Find us
Killruddery is located in The Garden of Ireland, south of Bray, off the N11 and only 40 minutes from Dublin Airport. Click here for a Google link.
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Please do take the time to feedback and help us improve what we do. Any queries email us: info@killruddery.com or call: +353 (0)1 286 3405 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 17:00).
OUR GARDENS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, KILLRUDDERY YARD (OUR GROWING FOOD & SHOPPING SPACE) IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND
GARDENS OPEN: APRIL & OCTOBER: Tuesday to Sunday : 09.30 – 17.00 (last entry 16.00)
GARDENS OPEN: MAY – SEPTEMBER: Tuesday to Sunday : 09.30 – 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
Closed Mondays for essential maintenance (With the exception of Bank Holiday Mondays)
Southern Cross, Bray,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
A98 W9F2

OPENING HOURS
KILLRUDDERY YARD - FREE ADMISSION + PARKING
THE GRAIN STORE - Lunch Thursday & Friday 12.00 - 14.00 | Saturday & Sunday 12.00 - 16.00
PIZZA SHED - Open Thursday - Sunday, 12.00 - 21.00* (Or until sold out)
GARDEN ROOM COFFEE SHOP Open daily, 09.00 - 17.00. Serving takeaway coffee, pastries, sandwiches and soup
DAIRY YARD COFFEE SHOP - OPEN ON FARM MARKET DAYS
FARM SHOP - Open daily, 09.00 - 17.00. SHOP ONLINE
FARM ROADS OPEN TO MEMBERS - Open daily from 07.00 – 21.00. Closed Wednesday and Saturdays Nov – Feb inclusive. Dogs can be walked on a lead by Members on the farm roads.
KILLRUDDERY FARM MARKET - Every Saturday, 10.00 - 16.00
HOUSE & GARDENS - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
GARDENS - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Open April + October Tues – Sun – 09.30 – 17.00 (last entry 16.00)
Open May – September inclusive, Tues – Sun – 09.30 – 18.00 (last entry 17.00). Dogs are not permitted in the formal gardens
TEA ROOM - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
CARROT + COFFEE CORNER - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
HOUSE TOURS - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
House tours are linked to Gardens Open Season and take place Tuesday – Sunday (always check here as we close tours on Wedding days).
Start Exploring
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ONline Farm Shop
Start shoppingShop our range of hampers, gifts, Killruddery Memberships, workshops, Killruddery Cut Flower bouquets and more. Orders placed by 20.00 are available for collection from 11.00, with postal + delivery options also available.
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Memberships
Explore our Membership optionsA Killruddery Membership gifts a garden! As a Killruddery member, enjoy the very best of our annual Event Programme + unlimited access to our Gardens during Open Season.
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Weddings
More detailsWe are delighted to host beautiful wedding celebrations and bring to life your shared dreams. We pride ourselves on offering unique access to an exceptional heritage House and world-renowned Gardens – with intimate, surprising venues around the estate for an unforgettable party.
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Private Hire
Enquire nowKillruddery is the most prestigious privately-owned historic estate in Ireland, offering a wide range of environments and surprising spaces for corporate events, weddings, private dining and team building.
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Farm Market
Visit our Farm MarketOur Farm Market takes place in Killruddery Yard – an ever-evolving food and shopping space that we continue to co-pioneer with a passionate collective of local producers + makers. Taking place each Saturday, 10.00 - 16.00. Free parking + admission!
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Our Gardens
Explore our Heritage GardensKillruddery’s 17th century gardens include flowering woodland, cut flower gardens, high-hedged pathways, a natural amphitheatre area, the Long Ponds and a Walled Garden.
Testimonials
Beautiful house and gardens, lots of variety with the farm road walks around the back of Killruddery and great food. Had an excellent house tour today with Barbara. I regularly visit the gardens and farm roads and would highly recommend a visit to both the house and gardens for anyone.
Loved the magnificent gardens and the great tour we had of the house with guide Sarah. Lovely lunch options in the courtyard. Great picnic area for families.
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