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Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre EXPERIENCES FOR 2024

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Experiences for 2024 We look forward to welcoming you.

The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre is a must-visit attraction on the tourist trail of Ireland’s Ancient East. The Visitor Centre houses an array of craft, heritage and style experiences like no other including the unique guided Factory Tour, where you can meet the craftsmen behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s oldest manufacturers of tableware and jewellery.

The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre also boasts the award-winning Silver Restaurant and the world famous free-to-enter Museum of Style Icons, which hosts some of the world’s greatest garments and accessories. Visitors can also enjoy the luxurious shopping experience at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre showcasing the complete range along with exclusive collections.

Its location is ideal for both Irish and international visitors as it is just minutes from the M7 motorway (exit 12) and 45 minutes from Dublin Airport.

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The Newbridge Silverware Factory Tour GUIDED TO U R The Newbridge Silverware Factory tour is a guided 45-minute tour for individuals or groups of up to 25 people. Visitors will see first-hand the intricate craft of creating quality sterling silver and silver-plated tableware as well as the many jewellery and gift items, which Newbridge Silverware is renowned for worldwide.

Go behind the scenes and meet the craftsmen and women as they create cutlery, jewellery and more. Immerse in the history and meet the many characters.

This is an opportunity to experience the skill of manufacturing tableware and jewellery, a craft which is virtually unchanged since the company was founded in 1934.

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Craft Your Own Cutlery Experience Go behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s oldest craft factories at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre.

You will meet a Master Craftsperson who will take you through the process of making a piece of cutlery using machines that are over 100 years old.

This exclusive private tour is available for booking from two people to a maximum of 20 for the ultimate craft experience. In advance of your visit, you can choose from five styles and personalise your selected cutlery with a monogram. Newbridge Silverware cutlery sets start with a seven piece individual place setting, and go right up to the luxurious 88 piece canteen. Choose the set or canteen that best suits your style at the time of booking and help create it during your craft experience. Your personalised canteen can be shipped worldwide following your VIP tour at the Newbridge Silverware Factory.

This is an experience you will never forget as you dine at home using the cutlery you helped create.

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Craft Your Own Jewellery Experience Go behind the scenes at one of Ireland’s oldest craft factories at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre. You will meet a Master Craftsperson who will take you through the process of making a piece of jewellery using a 7,000-year-old casting method.

Get hands-on and assist the craftspeople to make your own piece of silverware.

See and live the craft behind one of Ireland’s oldest and most-loved manufacturers and walk away with your own piece of heritage.

This exclusive private tour is available for booking from two people to a maximum of 10 for the ultimate craft experience. In advance of your visit, you can choose from three styles to help create on the day. This is an experience you will never forget as you wear your piece of Irish craft forever more.

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B OOK ING D ETAILS Daily public tours of the Newbridge Silverware Factory take place at 11am and 2pm (Monday to Thursday) and Fridays at 11am. Groups, private tours or craft your own experiences can be booked by emailing tourinfo@newbridgesilverware.ie

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The Museum of Style Icons S ELF-GUI D E D CO MP LI ME NTA RY TO U R The Museum of Style Icons is open daily for visitors to enjoy a complimentary self-guided tour of some of the world’s greatest style icons with garments and accessories worn by Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Victoria Beckham, The Beatles and more on display.

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Get Up Close and Personal to the World’s Greatest Style Icons You can choose from some of the greatest style icons of all time and get up close and personal to a garment worn by your chosen star. The team at Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons will take the garment of your choice from behind its glass case to allow you to get better acquainted.

Choose from Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie and more.

Wear museum white gloves and delight in the details of the garments. Indulge in a glass of bubbles as you get up a close and personal to your favourite style Icon. This is the ultimate fashionista experience. .

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BOOKING D ETA I L S The Get Up Close & Personal experience at The Museum of Style Icons can be booked for groups of 2 and more by emailing tourinfo@newbridgesilverware.ie Larger groups can select up to three garments. You can choose from a selected list of garments and icons at the time of booking.

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The AwardWinning Silver Restaurant With a dedicated sound-proof group wing now available at Newbridge Silverware’s Silver Restaurant, groups can work with the team to create bespoke events.

The Silver Restaurant can open for group bookings both early and late and offer a variety of menus to suit, including Breakfast, Bubbles & Brunch, Lunch or Evening Meal.

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Irish Nights at The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre Enjoy a very special Irish Night at The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre in 2024. On arrival guests, can avail of a drinks reception at The Museum of Style Icons while viewing the stunning collection of authentic style from some of the world’s greatest stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, and The Beatles.

Guests will be greeted at The Silver Restaurant by a Seanachí (traditional Irish storyteller) and indulge in a mouth-watering menu of traditional Irish food but with The Silver Restaurant’s signature style.

During the meal, entertainment will be provided by some of Ireland’s best traditional Irish musicians, Irish dancers, and storytellers. Guests can also avail of VIP shopping of the full collection of Newbridge Silverware home, jewellery, and gift collections.

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B OOK ING D ETAILS For bookings and queries at The Silver Restaurant, please contact tourinfo@newbridgesilverware.ie

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025 25 Bridal & Hen Party Events Newbridge Silverware can offer a unique experience for a bridal party, newly married couple or a glamourous hen party with a difference.

On arrival, the party or couple will be met by a dedicated experience manager and brought behind the scenes for a VIP tour of the Newbridge Silverware Factory to see one of Ireland’s oldest manufacturers of tableware in action. This will be followed by a visit to the Museum of Style Icons with a prosecco reception while guests view the collection of garments and accessories from the world’s greatest style icons, including Princess Diana, Princess Grace, The Beatles, Audrey Hepburn, and much more.

The experience culminates in a Vintage Afternoon Tea, served at the award-winning Silver Restaurant using vintage China, and of course, Newbridge Silverware cutlery. Before departure, the bride and groom will be presented with a personalised Newbridge Silverware gift, which can be selected at the time of booking.

There are three gift options available. Gifts can be personalised with the couple’s initials and wedding date, for a truly special momentum.

- Champagne flutes - Photo Frame - Wedding Cake Trowel & Knife For bookings and queries please contact tourinfo@newbridgesilverware.ie

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Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

40 mins from Dublin. Junction 10/12 on the M7. Open 7 days.

Free coach and car parking. Groups welcome. www.visitnewbridgesilverware.com