Visit Russborough

May 2021

We welcome visitors to Russborough for exercise.

Parklands, Mon-Sun, 9am - 6pm

Takeaway Café, Wednesdays to Sundays 11am - 4pm

Toilets, open daily

Gift Shop, CLOSED

House Tours, CLOSED

Email audrey@russborough.ie to arrange or renew your annual membership today.

Our Mission

We aim to promote the advancement of education in the fine arts in Ireland and also to enrich the cultural life of the nation by promoting art, craft and music.

Plan Your Visit

Essential information to help you make the most of your day at Russborough including opening times, house tour schedule, directions, accessibility, admission prices and details of our tearooms.

A Great Day Out for the Family

From the excellent playground to a magical fairy island and maze, parkland walks and walled garden, artist's studios and the National Bird of Prey Centre, there's no better place to get out in the fresh air.

What’s On

Russborough hosts a variety of fun and exciting annual and special events. From music performances to garden shows, sports events, and cultural programming, everyone will find something to enjoy.

House Tour & Exhibition

Outstanding architecture with nearly three centuries of fascinating history and magnificent collections, the house and exhibition centre shouldn't be missed. Book online to avail of a discount

Where History and Culture Live On

Treasured Historic House in Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Directions To Russborough

Popular With Visitors

While she was President of Ireland, Mrs Mary McAleese visited Russborough House & Parklands. She left this message in our visitor book:

“Thank you and congratulations to those who care for this beautiful place – so that the many visitors can relish and enjoy it as I have today”
September 17th, 2011

Popular With Visitors

During the visit of Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. Minister for Health, he said:

“Thank you so much to all of you who work so hard to protect and promote this wonderful house and it’s heritage. A beautiful treasure in our County & Country “

Friday 17th August, 2018

Popular With Visitors

Mark Bence-Jones is a British writer known mainly for his books on Irish architecture and the British aristocracy.

“In one of his coffee table books, he refers to Russborough as: “The most beautiful house in Ireland”

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