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Learn

We want to inspire you to love Glenveagh as much as we do….

Our National Park is a fantastic place for a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences. Whether you are interested in nature and ecology, local history, horticulture, or planning a visit with your group, this section of the website will have everything you need:

  • The Bridge House Education Centre
  • Our Programme for Schools
  • Conservation
  • Castle History
  • Derryveagh Evictions
  • Teachers Resources
  • Our Nature Reserves

Group Looking at Castle from a Distance

Opening times- March to Oct

Visitor Centre – 9.15am – 5.15pm

Shuttle Bus Services
9.15am – 5.15pm

The Tearoom and Restaurant are open 9.30am – 5pm 7 days a week

Toilets are available at the Car Park, Visitor Centre and Castle (open 9:15am to 5:15pm)

 

National Parks Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Bridge House Education Centre

Phone:
+353 1 539 3450

Email:
glenveagh-education@housing.gov.ie

GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK

Church Hill, Letterkenny
Co. Donegal, Ireland
F92 P993

Phone:
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30:
+353 1 539 3232

Weekends Only:
+353 1 539 3167

Email:

glenveaghbookings@npws.gov.ie

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Glenveagh National Park Opening Updates

 

Toilets are available at the car park and castle area and information is available at the Visitors Centre and Castle Reception 9.15am-5.15pm. The Castle remains closed for tours.

 

The Tearoom at the castle is open from 9.30am to 5pm. The restaurant is open 10am to 5pm. The Tearoom and Restaurant are both open 7 days a week.

 

The Ice Cream and Coffee Takeaway Trailer at the Castle is now open Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 5pm

 

Please follow all updated HSE #Covid19 guidelines during your visit.

 

 HSE and Government Advice 

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