16 - 24 August
16 – 24 August • Theme: Exploring Our Foundations
This August, Russborough marks Heritage Week 2025 with a series of free events inspired by this year’s theme: Exploring Our Foundations. The theme invites us to look beneath the surface, to the landscapes, traditions, skills, and structures that have shaped life in Ireland over generations. From the craftsmanship behind our Palladian house to the natural rhythms of our parklands, Russborough offers the perfect setting to reflect on what lies at the heart of our heritage. Join us for guided tours, creative activities, and live demonstrations that explore how people and place continue to shape one another.
Saturday 16 August – Drawing Space in the Café • All day
Unwind in our café with paper, pencils and prompts to sketch your favourite views of Russborough’s parkland and architecture. Consider how these settings form the foundations of our cultural landscape. Drop in anytime!
Bird of Prey Demonstration • 12 pm
Watch in awe as our expert team showcases majestic birds of prey. Learn about their nesting habitats, survival routes and vital roles within our natural heritage – a living foundation of our landscape.
Tuesday 19 August – Parklands Walking Tour • 2 pm
Join Head Gardener Damien Blackweir for a guided stroll through Russborough’s parklands. Explore the planted avenues, woodland paths and hidden vistas that frame the estate. Discover how these carefully crafted landscapes were designed to shape visitor experience and connect people with nature.
Spaces are limited – please email events@russborough.ie to reserve a spot.
Thursday 21 August – Guided Architecture Tour • 2 pm
Take a free, specialist tour of Russborough’s Palladian house. Delve into the craftsmanship behind its iconic design – from stonework and symmetry to interior décor. Celebrate the skilled artisans whose traditional building methods have laid the foundations of our architectural heritage. Spaces are limited – please email events@russborough.ie to reserve a spot.