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.
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.
Why not GIFT A GARDEN? A Killruddery Membership includes special discounts to our partner activities!
Adrenaline experiences
These challenging outdoor summer camps and corporate day-outs are led by Alive Outside, Ireland’s largest Outdoor Sports Event Company. Hell & Back: can you survive the ultimate outdoor obstacle course?
“Great craic and challenge. Best fun in the Muck since I was a kid. Loved every bit of it despite the aches and pains that followed. Highly recommended to all. Fab fun!!” – Liam Maher
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 Saturday 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.”
— Sarah, mum
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.
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
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 dnuttall@eircom.net or online here.
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.
2020 SATURDAY DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Witness amazing flying displays at these interactive shows with our long-standing partners Newgrange Falconry.
**FREE FOR MEMBERS**
Be part of our community and make Killruddery your one-stop-shop for delicious, home-grown food.
Our daily Farm Shop offers Killruddery’s own meat & game, artisan cheeses, salad, vegetables, bread and cakes – all great quality and cultivated within several miles of our estate. We can guarantee we know how has grown, raised, baked or processed each item that we sell. Beautiful stems and arrangements of our own Killruddery grown cut flowers are also for sale!
The Saturday Farm Market is another Killruddery mainstay: our passionate stall holders have been dedicated to evolving a local food space at Killruddery for many years: we are so appreciative of all their efforts to keep providing amazing local food and products.
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GARDENS OPEN
April – weekends only:
09:30 to 18:00
May to September – daily:
09:30 to 18:00
October – weekends only:
09:30 to 18:00
School Breaks
Easter Break
OPEN 13 April – 28 April
09:30 to 17:00*
October Mid-term
OPEN 26 Oct – 3 Nov
09:30 to 17:00*
* weather dependent: check our social feed!
FARM MARKET
EVERY SATURDAY: 10:00 to 15:00
For glorious, local produce and a relaxing shopping experience.
FARM SHOP
OPEN DAILY: 10:00 to 18:00
HOUSE TOURS
Our House tours resume weekends only in April at 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00 + daily from the 01 May at 13:00 & 15:00 throughout our open season. Book online.
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