Killruddery House and Gardens
Location: Co Wicklow, near Bray
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The formal gardens at Killruddery were laid out in the 17th century and, uniquely among Irish gardens, still exist in their original style. The gardens are very large and in parts laid out formally, with neatly trimmed beech hedges forming patterns and much statuary, while other parts, notably the densely wooded "wilderness", act as a foil.
The twin canals, or 'long ponds' are each 187m long and once were stocked with fish to supply the kitchens. There is a beautiful and perfectly restored Orangery which houses a collection of 19th century Italian marble statues. Access to the Orangery is only available with tours of the house.
Film buffs will be entertained trying to spot locations from some very well known movies that used Killriddery as a location, including "Far and Away", "Dancing at Lunaghsa", "The Count of Monty Cristo" and "The Magnficent Ambersons".
Visiting Killruddery
The gardens are open all summer.
Killruddery House has been home to the to the Earls of Meath since 1618 and as it is their family home is accessible on a limited basis and by guided tour only. Tours are available between 1pm and 4.30pm during the months of May, June and September only.
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