About this experience
SUNDAY, 20TH AUGUST
ADULT MEMBER: FREE CHILD MEMBER: FREE
ADULT NON-MEMBER: €8.50 12 - 18 YEAR OLDS/CONCESSION NON-MEMBER: €7.50
CHILD NON-MEMBER: €3.00
UNDER 4: FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
If you come down to Killruddery today, you’re sure of a big surprise…Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! The Killruddery bears are back again for another year, bringing plenty of traditional games for all visiting children to play with, ensuring you end the summer holidays on a high.
Join us for our end of summer garden party, ‘The Last of the Summer Fling’ - a fun-filled day in our 17th century heritage Gardens. Pack your own rug, picnic hamper and sit back and relax in between welly throwing, archery with Wicklow Archers, garden games and fun.
Also open for poorly visitors, the Teddy Bear & Doll’s Hospital in aid of Barretstown will be patching up your favourite cuddly toys and dolls in the Orangery. Open 10.0 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 15.00, leave them to be well-looked after while you enjoy an afternoon of activities, before picking them up to bring home at the end of the day when they have been brought back to full health by the voluntary nurses. Proceeds from this year's Hospital will be donated to Barretstown to support their work - rebuilding lives affected by childhood illness.
This is a magical family day out to enjoy the Gardens at Killruddery as the summer draws to a close and to appreciate the simple joys of imaginative play. We look forward to seeing you there!
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
- This event is suitable for all the family
- Those wishing to explore the grounds of Killruddery with a day of family fun
- Advance booking is advised but not essential as entry will also be available on the door, however priority entry will be given to those who pre-book
FAQ:
- This event will take place from 11.00 - 16.00
- Car parking is free
- Advance booking is not essential but is advised
- Please dress for the day’s weather, bring along your picnics and cuddly toys
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get here, park in our main customer car park and follow signs to Killruddery’s Garden Entrance Shop
- When purchasing a ticket, please review all of the information to ensure you are selecting the correct ticket types
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GOLD FINCH MEMBERSHIP
KILLRUDDERY MEMBERSHIP GIFTS YOU A GARDEN!
BECOME A KILLRUDDERY MEMBER: ENJOY THE VERY BEST OF OUR ANNUAL EVENT PROGRAMME & UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OUR GARDENS DURING OPEN SEASON.
Discover the benefits of having an 800 acre estate as your own natural sanctuary: a place to walk, talk, imagine, forget & dream! Our Tea Room is reserved for our Garden Visitors and Members only – a place for relaxing with views across our 17th Century Formal Gardens to the Little Sugarloaf.
Members can also avail of free and discounted events in our annual Programme which celebrates the magical outdoors at Killruddery. Each year we feature a series of garden and ecological talks, botanical workshops, family fun days and musical moments – and illuminating historical perspectives on our family line who first lived here in 1618!
INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS. . .
UNLIMITED ADMISSION
The Killruddery Membership Card validates unlimited admission to our Gardens (during open season) over a 12 month period from the day of purchase – including the Picnic & Play areas, designated Farm roads for walking, our Tea Room and discounted tours of the House.FREE GUEST ADMISSION
Gold Finch: Allows a Member to invite up to 5 guests per visit.FREE ENTRY TO PROGRAMME EVENTS
FREE admission or subsidised tickets to a wide range of events across our annual programme.PARTNER ACTIVITY DISCOUNTS
Special discounts to our partner activities at Killruddery, including process-led art workshops with Me and The Moon, Alive Outside outdoor sports events and our tree adventure park, Squirrel Scramble.FIRST LOOK
We always post Killruddery Members our headlines and new Programme events – hot off the press.IF PURCHASING AS A GIFT THE GIFTEE WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL INFORMING THEM A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN PURCHASED ON THEIR BEHALF. THEY WILL THEN NEED TO VISIT US TO ACTIVATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
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SILVER FIR MEMBERSHIP
KILLRUDDERY MEMBERSHIP GIFTS YOU A GARDEN!
BECOME A KILLRUDDERY MEMBER: ENJOY THE VERY BEST OF OUR ANNUAL EVENT PROGRAMME & UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OUR GARDENS DURING OPEN SEASON.
Discover the benefits of having an 800 acre estate as your own natural sanctuary: a place to walk, talk, imagine, forget & dream! Our Tea Room is reserved for our Garden Visitors and Members only – a place for relaxing with views across our 17th Century Formal Gardens to the Little Sugarloaf.
Members can also avail of free and discounted events in our annual Programme which celebrates the magical outdoors at Killruddery. Each year we feature a series of garden and ecological talks, botanical workshops, family fun days and musical moments – and illuminating historical perspectives on our family line who first lived here in 1618!
INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS. . .
UNLIMITED ADMISSION
The Killruddery Membership Card validates unlimited admission to our Gardens (during open season) over a 12 month period from the day of purchase – including the Picnic & Play areas, designated Farm roads for walking, our Tea Room and discounted tours of the House.FREE GUEST ADMISSION
Silver Fir: Allows a Member to invite up to 3 guests per visit.FREE ENTRY TO PROGRAMME EVENTS
FREE admission or subsidised tickets to a wide range of events across our annual programme.PARTNER ACTIVITY DISCOUNTS
Special discounts to our partner activities at Killruddery, including process-led art workshops with Me and The Moon, Alive Outside outdoor sports events and our tree adventure park, Squirrel Scramble.FIRST LOOK
We always post Killruddery Members our headlines and new Programme events – hot off the press.IF PURCHASING AS A GIFT THE GIFTEE WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL INFORMING THEM A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN PURCHASED ON THEIR BEHALF. THEY WILL THEN NEED TO VISIT US TO ACTIVATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
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COPPER BEECH MEMBERSHIP
KILLRUDDERY MEMBERSHIP GIFTS A GARDEN!
BECOME A KILLRUDDERY MEMBER: ENJOY THE VERY BEST OF OUR ANNUAL EVENT PROGRAMME & UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OUR GARDENS DURING OPEN SEASON.
Discover the benefits of having an 800 acre estate as your own natural sanctuary: a place to walk, talk, imagine, forget & dream! Our Tea Room is reserved for our Garden Visitors and Members only – a place for relaxing with views across our 17th Century Formal Gardens to the Little Sugarloaf.
Members can also avail of free and discounted events in our annual Programme which celebrates the magical outdoors at Killruddery. Each year we feature a series of garden and ecological talks, botanical workshops, family fun days and musical moments – and illuminating historical perspectives on our family line who first lived here in 1618!
INCLUDED IN OUR MEMBERSHIP IS. . .
UNLIMITED ADMISSION
The Killruddery Membership Card validates unlimited admission to our Gardens (during open season) over a 12 month period from the day of purchase – including the Picnic & Play areas, designated Farm roads for walking, our Tea Room and discounted tours of the House.FREE GUEST ADMISSION
Copper Beech: Allows a Member to invite up to 1 guest per visit.FREE ENTRY TO PROGRAMME EVENTS
FREE admission or subsidised tickets to a wide range of events across our annual programme.PARTNER ACTIVITY DISCOUNTS
Special discounts to our partner activities at Killruddery, including process-led art workshops with Me and The Moon, Alive Outside outdoor sports events and our tree adventure park, Squirrel Scramble.FIRST LOOK
We always post Killruddery Members our headlines and new Programme events – hot off the press.IF PURCHASING AS A GIFT THE GIFTEE WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL INFORMING THEM A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN PURCHASED ON THEIR BEHALF. THEY WILL THEN NEED TO VISIT US TO ACTIVATE THEIR MEMBERSHIP.
Testimonials
Seasonal Supper Club - Everything perfect from beginning to end, atmospheric setting, wonderful staff and service, the food was so fresh and full of flavour and presented so well, a credit to the head chef Niall, whose visit to each table also made it special. A credit to the whole team, we will definitely be back.
