MEET OUR PARTNERS
VISITING KILLRUDDERY IS A PLEDGE TO BE OUTDOORS. ADMISSION TO OUR GARDENS INCLUDES THE PICNIC + PLAY AREAS, DESIGNATED FARM ROADS FOR WALKING, AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO OUR ‘AL FRESCO’ TEA ROOM – HOUSED IN A CONVERTED 19TH CENTURY ORNAMENTAL OCTAGONAL DAIRY, AS WELL AS DISCOUNTED ACCESS TO OUR PARTNER ACTIVITIES ON THE DAY.
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 Ireland’s toughest physical and mental endurance challenge – Hell & Back. We also host outdoor adventuring such as Nordic Walking, Firefox Bushcraft Family Adventure and Mike’s Hikes, while Cristiona Aston offers fitness + health coaching from our Stable Studio.
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.
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!"
kILLRUDDERY PARTNERS
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CRISTÍONA ASTON HEALTH
MOVEMENT – WELLNESS – LIFESTYLE
A personal trainer since 2016, Certified Health Coach with a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition, Cristíona Aston uses the Stable Studio and beautiful surroundings of Killruddery as a space to build purposeful movement for a vitalised life through fitness + health coaching. With each training session fully tailored to the client’s needs, both private training and group classes are available with Cristíona. She will also offer health coaching, as well as a Saturday Run Club. Those interested in honing a holistic view to health and wellness can visit www.cristionaaston.com for more information, or to book a consultation.
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ALIVE OUTSIDE
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES
Alive Outside is an outdoor adventure and sports event company. Home to HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family, Alive Outside also provide exciting outdoor activities for all ages. Get active outside in a beautiful location!
“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
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ME AND THE MOON
CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Facilitated craft workshops and birthday parties, designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity and confidence. Now drop-in workshops hosted in Killruddery Studios – 10.30am – 12.30pm every Saturday (during Killruddery’s Farm Market).
“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.”
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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.
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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 All Ages – 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
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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 ordairinesarah@gmail.comor onlinehere.
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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.
