Killruddery House and Gardens

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 and should be regarded as mainly the work of the 4th and 6th Earls of Meath. Killruddery Estate has been in the ownership of the Brabazon family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618. The core of the gardens is a pair of canals (550 feet long) which focus on the House at one end and on an avenue of lime trees at the other.

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 by the 14th Earl in 1953. The Drawing Room and Dining Room have impressive ceilings while the Library contains a fine mantelpiece after Grinling Gibbons and Chippendale bookcases. A splendid Orangery was added to the House in 1852. The domed roof is by Richard Turner. It contains a collection of statuary mainly from Italy.

Kilruddery Gardens has received financial assistance from the ERDF under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme administered by Fàilte Ireland.

Situated	Take exit off N11 for Bray/Greystones. At 'Woodies' roundabout take road to Greystones.
Open	Gardens: April weekends only 13.00 - 17.00 1 May to 30 September daily 13.00 - 17.00 House: May, June and September daily 13.00-17.00. Also open on other dates and times for groups (20+) by arrangement.
Admission	House & Gardens: Adults €10.00, Concessions €8.00, Children €3.00; Pre-booked Group Rates (20+) €8.00, Gardens only: Adults €6.00, OAPs/Students €5.00, Children €2.00.Pre-booked Group Rates (20+) €5.00,
Facilities	Toilets.
Contact	The Visitor and Event Manager Killruddery House & Gardens Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: +353 404 46024. Tel/Fax: +353 1 2863405 Email: info@killruddery.com Web Site: www.killruddery.com