What to see and do in the Park
Interactive exhibition on the habitats of Ballycroy National Park and the surrounding area
Information Desk
Nature Trail with pond, interpretation panels and viewing point
Tea Room (Open 10.30 am - 5.00 pm) with Soup, Sandwiches & Light Lunches
ADMISSION IS FREE INTO THE VISITOR CENTRE, ALL SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS & WALKS FREE OF CHARGE
Nature Trail - Tóchar Daithí Bán
Plants of the Trail - Click here for photographic guide to some common bogland plants
Birds of the Trail - Click here for an illustrated guide to some birds that can be seen along the Tóchar
THE PLOVER CLUB
This year the new Visitor Centre for Ballycroy National Park will host a series of family fun days every Thursday for July & August.
There are different themes for each of the afternoon sessions which will last for up to two hours. These themes reflect the variety of life that exists within the National Park and the environs. It’s a great way to get primary school aged children interested in nature and learning about Ireland’s wonderful wildlife. The workshops will also be an introduction to the different techniques that scientists use to find and study animals and plants. For more information on these workshops please phone the visitor centre on 098 49888 or email ballycroyvisitorcentre@environ.ie
All children attending 5 or more of the workshops will receive a Wildlife Information Pack. A draw will then take place for one overall winner that will receive a Young Wildlife Explorer Pack.
5. Bog life - 2 - 4 p.m. 29th July
Bring your primary school aged children along to the Education Centre for a mixed afternoon of nature-based activities, including art and nature walks. This week's activities will look at the variety of life found on bogs. Please note, an adult must stay with the children for the duration of the activities. Booking not required but numbers are limited. Alternative activities can be organised for other visitors if workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
6. Bugs - 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday 5th August
Bring your primary school aged children along to the Education Centre for a mixed afternoon of nature-based activities, including art and nature walks. This weeks activities focus on the different invertebrates (bugs & creepy crawlies) that inhabit our bogs. Please note, an adult must stay with the children for the duration of the activities. Booking not required but numbers are limited. Alternative activities can be organised for other visitors if workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
7. Mammals -
2 - 4 p.m. Thursday 12th August
Bring your primary school aged children along to the Education Centre for a mixed afternoon of nature-based activities, including art and nature walks. This week's activities focus on the mammals of Ballycroy National Park. Please note; an adult must stay with the children for the duration of the activities. Booking not required but numbers are limited. Alternative activities can be organised for other visitors if workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
8. Bats - 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday 19th August
Bring your primary school aged children along to the Education Centre for a mixed afternoon of nature-based activities, including art and nature walks. This week's activities Ireland’s different bat species and what we can do to protect them. Please note, an adult must stay with the children for the duration of the activities. Booking not required but numbers are limited. Alternative activities can be organised for other visitors if workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
9. Birds- 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday 26th August
Bring your primary school aged children along to the Education Centre for a mixed afternoon of nature-based activities, including art and nature walks. This week's activities focus on the birds of Ballycroy National Park. Please note; an adult must stay with the children for the duration of the activities. Booking not required but numbers are limited. Alternative activities can be organised for other visitors if workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on these workshops please phone the visitor centre on 098 49888 or email ballycroyvisitorcentre@environ.ie
Note: Adults must remain with the children for the duration of the activities. Spaces are limited (maximum of 20 children per session), so arrive early to avoid disappointment. If possible we will arrange alternative activities if the workshop is full, but this cannot be guaranteed.
All our activities, events and entry to Visitor Centre are FREE of charge.
SPECIAL EVENTS 2010 ART COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN
Click here for the Results (Winners & Highly Commended)
For further information please call 098 49888 Email: ballycroyvisitorcentre@environ.ie