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Garden Name: Killruddery House & Gardens
Last Modified: 08/02/2010
Garden ID: 0543

pic: 0543_Kilruddery.jpg

Owner: The Earl & Countess of Meath
Address:
Bray
Co. Wicklow

Postcode: 
County: Republic of Ireland

tel: 0053 (0)1 2863405
fax: 
website: www.killruddery.com
email: info {at} killruddery.com

Features: 


English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
2009 info: April; Sat & Sun; 12.30pm - 5pm
1st May - 30th Sept; daily; 12.30pm - 5pm

Best Times of Year to Visit: 


To see: 


National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 1st May - 30th Sept; daily; 1pm - 5pm

Admission Prices:
2009 prices: Adult €10; Concession €8; Child (5-12 yrs) €3; Family (2A + 2C) €18; Pre-booked groups of 20+ €8
Gardens only: Adult €6; Concession €5; Child (5-12 yrs) €2; Pre-booked groups of 20+ €5
Season tickets: Individual €30, Family €60

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: No
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: No
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Please note that admission times & charges may vary during the season when an event is taking place.
Limited facilities for the disabled. Lunches available only if booked beforehand.


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
Killruddery is unique in having the most extensive early formal gardens, still in their original style, surviving in Ireland. Dating from the 1680s they are amongst the most important gardens of their type in these islands.


History: 
Killruddery Estate has been in the ownership of the Brabazon family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. At the core of the Gardens is a pair of canals (550 ft long). The House dates from the late 1600s but was remodelled in the Elizabethan style by Richard Morrison and his son William in 1820. The House was reduced to its present day proportions in 1953. The Drawing Room and Dining Room have impressive ceilings. A splendid Orangery was added to the House in 1852. The domed roof is by Richard Turner.

Local Inns: 


Accomodation: 


Restaurants: 
Avoca Handweavers, Kilmacanogue

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Bray & Greystones
Co. Wicklow