MEET OUR PARTNERS

ALL OUR PARTNER ACTIVITIES AT KILLRUDDERY SHARE THE SAME LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS.

Enjoy the wide range of adrenaline experiences for all ages including Squirrel’s Scramble Tree Adventure Park and the Alive Outside Activity Centre - home to HELL & BACK and Ireland's Fittest Family TV show. We also host outdoor adventuring such as Nordic Walking, Firefox Bushcraft Family Adventure and Mike’s Hikes.

We are delighted to collaborate with Me And The Moon to run process-led art workshops throughout the year, including Kids & Toddler Workshops, Art Camps, Parties and Special Events.

Nature Kindergarten, an outdoor pre-school at Killruddery, has become a special learning environment where children can immerse themselves in nature and learn through it.

Killruddery Members receive special discounts on our Partner Activities! Find out more about how to become a Member here.

kILLRUDDERY PARTNERS

  • ALIVE OUTSIDE

    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!

    Home to HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show, Alive Outside is Ireland's premier outdoor activity centre, offering a
    unique range of fun team building activities, suitable for all ages and fitness abilities. So whether you are a corporate, school, sports team or parent looking for a great day out, get Alive Outside today!

    “Everyone had a great time – it really was a brilliant day out and we will definitely be returning… your staff were a pleasure to deal with!” – The Doyle family

    VISIT WEBSITE

  • ME AND THE MOON

    CRAFT WORKSHOPS 

    As Killruddery’s Creative Partner, Me and The Moon facilitate weekly workshops, birthday parties, camps and events.

    2023 marks the eighth year of running Process Art workshops at Killruddery, designed to stimulate children’s curiosity, creativity and confidence.

    Me and The Moon has two studio locations at Killruddery; The Stable Studio (beside The Grain Store) and The Fruit Room Studio (within the Gardens). With options for toddlers to teens, check out Me and The Moon’s full schedule at meandthemoon.ie.

    “Me and The Moon is fantastic. My daughter adores her classes and the camps. She learns so many new techniques and comes home with such super works of art. Can’t recommend them highly enough.”
    — Sarah, mum

    VISIT WEBSITE

  • SQUIRREL'S SCRAMBLE

    TREE ADVENTURE PARK  

    Thrill-seek through the trees with the team at Squirrel’s Scramble. ON OFFER: treetop adventure day trips, school trips, corporate events and birthday parties + ProActive Kids summer camps: open March to November (weekends, bank holidays and all school holidays 10am – 6pm): For ages of 5 years and up – in natural forest with more than 50 different challenges on 5 different levels (1.5m to 8m).

    “I’ve never done anything like this before, but it was one of the most fun things I have done in my life!” – Rachel DH

    VISIT WEBSITE

  • NATURE KINDERGARTEN

    PRE-SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS

    The Park Academy’s Nature Kindergarten is nestled in a small forest on the estate and provides a “unique classroom where the walls change colour every day and the ceiling is a kaleidoscope of hues of blues, whites and greys.” Modelled on forest school principles, “children explore their environment as well as their own capabilities”.

    “Being able to “risk-assess” is another vital skill which…will help children not just to be ‘school-ready but life-ready’. Our children develop skills such as confidence, self-esteem, a love of learning and a ‘can do’ approach to life.” – Sarah Quinn, Education Coordinator, Park Academy Childcare.

    VISIT WEBSITE

  • NORDIC WALKING

    ACROSS THE ESTATE  

    Group classes take place in Killruddery’s fields and woods. Open parkland is the ideal surface for learning the technique. Dairine is a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor (International Nordic Walking Association) and a keen hill walker. Classes are held at the weekends and during the week by arrangement. Please contact Dairine at 086 1936861 or dairinesarah@gmail.com or online here.

  • MIKE'S HIKES

    ACROSS THE ESTATE  

    Get to know the tracks, trails, and vistas of this beautiful estate, while enjoying an introduction to hiking. This is a once-a-month event – the day may vary. Reserve your place here.

Testimonials

"Our programme features the best in our partner activities as well as an eclectic line-up that explores our own interest and investment in the great outdoors - keep an eye on our announcements for 2023 that continue to celebrate experiences in biodiversity, gardening and botanical craftsmanship!"

Lady Fionnuala Ardee

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