Welcome to Russborough
Christmas/New Year Opening Hours
December 23rd
House, café, shop and parklands all closing at 5pm.
December 24th/25th /26th Closed
Whole estate closed to the general public.
Main gates closed with no public access.
December 27th 2024 – 3rd Jan 2025
Parklands, walkways and carpark open from 9.00am – 5.00pm daily.
All Indoor facilities, house tours, café and shop closed.
Saturday 4th January 2024
Shop reopens – 09.30 – 5.00pm – closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Café reopens – 09.30 – 4.00pm - closed on Mondays
House closed for Tours for January.
Parklands, walkways and carpark open from 9.00am – 5.00pm daily.
Saturday 1st February
House/Tours reopen for 2025.
Filled with hidden treasures from the Renaissance to the 20th century, Russborough is famous as Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian house. Admire the wonderful, richly decorated interiors. Enjoy the world class private collection of art, fine and decorative arts. Discover exquisite furniture, silver and porcelain. Browse the glamorous, colourful lifestyles of its residents down the centuries. Make the most of your visit with a guided tour - access our Smartify audio guides here. Stay in touch with all the latest news, events and offers by signing up for our newsletter and checking our What's On page.
Meanwhile there's a 200 acre park to roam around too, which takes full advantage of spectacular views to the Blessington lakes and the Wicklow Mountains beyond. Follow tree-lined pathways to discover the original Walled Garden, the ice-house, the lime kiln and the serpentine lakes. Explore our unique 19th century circular Hippodrome, where horses were once exercised. Wander trails and walks in every direction. View a map here.
And, of course, leave time for Russborough's gorgeous café with a courtyard, and its delicious seasonal menus. Explore our award winning shop, a veritable trove of interesting gifts or browse our online store here.
Find diversions for all the family with a 2km maze, a children's playground and outdoor adventure zone, as well the National Bird of Prey Centre, Artisan Craft Courtyard and much more.
We hope everyone can enjoy a visit to Russborough. You'll find details about Accessibility, including wheelchair user car parking, and assistance and support for persons with disability here. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate prams and buggies on the house tour due to the delicate nature of the house and furnishings. We are happy to store these during your tour. Any queries relating to accessibility not addressed, please contact us by email or phone.
Children must be kept under the supervision of their parents or guardians at all times when visiting the Russborough estate
Russborough is dog friendly, however our four-legged friends must be kept on leads at all times, and are not permitted in the house, café or shop.
NOTE: Personal photography is allowed in the grounds for non-commercial private use only. All commercial photography and organised photo and video shooting must be requested in advance and the fee paid accordingly. Please contact info@russborough.ie to arrange. Drone footage is NOT permitted anywhere on the grounds.
As a condition of entry, visitors to the Russborough Estate consent to being photographed, filmed or sound recorded for use on TV, websites, social media, webcast, promotional materials, or other public mediums, as part of the audience, or by security CCTV.