Killruddery House and Gardens

Beautiful garden surrounded by the scenic Wicklow mountains. The tea house in the old dairy is a perfect spot for a snack. They have a great market every Saturday. The Dart train runs regularly to Dublin to Bray then you will need to take the 84 bus to arrive in the garden.

There’s a Farmers market here on Saturdays which seems to be popular, it’s to the right of the main house with ample parking. As said by a previous post you could pass by without realising Killruddery was there, the entrance being opposite the hotel near the Southern Cross /​Greystones road roundabout. Once they get into ‘summer’ mode in April I’m sure it’ll be a popular day trip. They’re also on Facebook

Stunning house and gardens — very easy to get to close to Bray village. Sadly the house is closed from October to April but well worth a visit in the spring. The gardens are amazing and have lots of little surprises. The little farm has pigs and chickens and lots of fruit and veg that are all labelled. They have great events on especially for kids with cookery classes, how to forage for mushrooms, cinema events. They also have a trail for kids to follow.
On Sundays they have a market which is especially nice for Christmas (I think for December it’s open Saturday and Sunday) — they have unusual local crafts and great food

A really nice surprise, i can positive say is a gorgeous garden to go all summer, and i risk to say even in the winter, easy to get lost in the amazing landscape, they also have a little market with an AMAZING non gluten crep, although i not sure if the market goes only on the weekend…

I visited early June, so it was warm and great time to walk around.
A lot of people were with Kids and enjoying on the green.
I was a bit late to visit so I couldn’t see in the house so I would love for it again.
I saw farmer’s market was going on beside the parking area so I went to have a look. I actually bought some toffees and they were so yummy!
Only one thing I really disappointed was the café. It was small and pretty but water glasses and water bottles weren’t clean.
Anyway I love the atmosphere so I’ll definitely go back again!

My husband and I stopped by here while heading out of Dublin to do a bit of a tour of manor houses between Dublin and Wexford. I had heard they had beautiful gardens and a nice place to stop for lunch. I have to say, the gardens were indeed absolutely beautiful. There was a wedding being prepared inside the house, so you weren’t allowed to go inside when I was there. However, I’m not sure if you’re normally allowed inside or not.
After spending about an hour walking around the grounds and snapping photos, we stopped at the little outdoor café by the manor house for some coffee and lunch. We each had a sandwich which came with a little side salad. There was also nice classical/​light jazz music playing in the background. I have to say, it made for quite the relaxing afternoon.
From the area where they serve food, you overlook the gardens as you sit out in the sun. If it does start raining, which, because this is Ireland, invariably it will… they do have some limited seating. Would love to come here next time and sit outside with some wine. :)

You could drive up along the Southern Cross Road in Bray by endless rows of boom-​time estates without ever realising that you have passed an Elizabethan-​Revival mansion and its ample gardens. But you have, and that hidden gem is Killruddery House.
Some Irish people have an ambivalent attitude towards manor houses for obvious reasons but Killruddery is worth a little expedition. It’s naturally steeped in history — it’s been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618 and currently the home of the 15^th Earl of Meath. The house and gardens are open to the public from April to September and they have recently opened a café (although you’ll have to pay the entrance fee even if you’re just after a coffee).
Killruddery hosts arts events in the beautiful orangery every summer. It’s a truly unique spot to catch a gig in — Lisa Hannigan recently played and I’ve seen Eleanor McEvoy and David Kitt strumming away under the pristine glass roof.
It’s also used extensively as a film location and has a stables so don’t be surprised if you hear some neighing! A nice day out for tourists and locals alike.