Russborough House
| County: | Co. Wicklow |
| Tel: | 045-865 239 |
| Fax: | 045-865 054 |
| Email: | marian@russborough.ie |
Russborough is often referred to as the most beautiful house in Ireland. It was built between 1740 and 1750 in the palladian style by Richard Castle (Cassells) and displays fine stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marvellous plasterwork and a wonderful mahogany staircase. It has magnificent views of the Blessington Lakes and the Wicklow mountains beyond. Sir Alfred and Lady Beit bought Russborough in 1952. The House contains fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain, silver and much of the Beit Collection of fine art. For the more energetic there are parkland walks around the estate and for the more adventurous there is a 20,000 sq. ft. beech hedge Maze to navigate (Remember to ask for the Maze Map!) New for 2011 will be an extensive self guided exhibition to include interactive touch screens, audio handsets, slideshow presentation, 3D photographs and cinema projection. In addition several crafts workshops will be open including a blacksmith with working forge; a weaver with working handlooms; a wood-turner and a candle maker.
General Information
| Address: | Blessington, Co. Wicklow |
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| Telephone; | 045-865 239 |
| Fax: | 045-865 054 |
| Email: | marian@russborough.ie |
| Website: | http://www.russborough.ie |
| Location: | 20 miles from Dublin on N81, 2 miles south of Blessington |
| Season: | April to end October |
| Open Times: | Apr & Oct: Sun & BHols: 10.00-17.00 / May-Sept: Daily: 10.00-17.00 |
| Tours: | Duration: 45 minutes Languages: English (Translations available in French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Booking Contact: | russborough@eircom.net |
| Manager: | Marian Kelly |
| Average Visit Length: | 3 hour |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: €11.00 / Student / OAP: €8.00 Child (U12): €5.00 |
| Restaurant: | Hot & Cold Meals & Refreshments available all year round. Seats 60. Groups meals |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Recently extended craft & gift shop |
| Information Guide: | English, French, German, Italian & Spanish |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | No |
Let's hope we win an Oscar!
You are always welcome here at Russborough but this time our doors are more than just open! We are now being captured internationally as Russborough is used as a top location on the latest Steven Soderbergh movie.
This movie clearly is not for the faint hearted with Gina Carano kicking and punching her way from scene to scene but we were thrilled to hear her say
"Russborough, remember Russborough, not a who but a where, a place". Haywire 2012, Gina Carano.
Russborough is indeed a beautiful, Palladian mansion, worthy of the big Hollywood screen but we still appreciate that it has finally been recognized internationally and respected by Stephen Soderbergh and we think Russborough gave a truly powerful performance! Ok, we know .... just as Gina reminded us it's a not a who but a place and it was truly thrilling for us all to see Russborough shine on the big screen!
We hope you go and check out the movie, but make sure you eat lightly before hand! Well done Stephen and all the crew! We wish you lots of success with your movie release! Let's hope we all win an oscar....
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