Group Visits

The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is a great day out for Groups of all ages and interests

Take a look at what’s on offer for group organisers, school parties, tour operators and coach drivers…

  • Tour operators and drivers are given complimentary admission to the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
  • A free refreshing cup of tea or coffee and Peatland News to read
  • Free familiarisation visit for group organiser

Book your group visit now by contacting Nuala Madigan at bogs@ipcc.ie or by telephoning +353-45-860133

Why not book a group for a “walk and talk” on one of the following subjects:

  • Bog conservation and wildlife with a visit to Lodge Bog Nature Reserve
  • Biodiversity Gardens and peat-free gardening at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
  • Ways of old exhibition about the importance of turf in the family home
  • People, peatlands and politics tour of the museum, exhibitions and peat formation at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre
  • Flytraps exhibition of insect eating plants and biodiversity gardens at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre

Cost: Guided Group Tours cost €10 per individual. 

Opening Times

  • Lodge Bog: is open at all times
  • The Bog of Allen Nature Centre: Monday to Friday, daily 9am to 5pm (last visit 4pm).
  • Closed: Christmas, Bank Holidays.
  • Weekend Openings: By Appointment
  • Special weekend opening to the public during May for Biodiversity Week, July forInternational Bog Day, August for Heritage Week and September for Culture Night (see events).