Glenveagh National Park
Glenveagh National Park consists of some 16,540 hectares (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle is surrounded by one of the finest gardens in Ireland, which contrast with the rugged surroundings. Our visitor centre has displays explaining the Park along with an audio-visual show and it is accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Glenveagh CastleBuilt in the years 1870 - 1873, the castle consists of a four storey rectangular keep. Access to the interior is by tour only. Morning and afternoon teas are served in the Castle tearooms. Ground floor of Castle is partially accessible for people with disabilities.
The Glenveagh Visitor Centre is located on the northern end of Lough Veagh, near the edge of the National Park. Its award-winning design incorporates a living heather roof mimicking the surrounding landscape causing minimum disturbance. The extensive displays contained within provide an introduction to the parks natural and built history as well as providing information on walking trails, events etc. Guides on duty will also be happy to provide visitors with information about the park and surrounding area as well as tickets for the park buses.
The visitor centre provides the following facilities:
Information, Car Park, Audio Visual Displays, Bus Tickets, Toilets, Baby changing facilities, Restaurant (Open at Easter and then June to September only)
Admission to the National Park and Visitor Centre is free.
Admission to the gardens is free of charge
The National Park is open to the public all year round, apart from Good Friday and Christmas Week.
went here when i stayed in Bunbeg, the castle is great, very great info and the guides knew their stuff, and the food (especially the soup) was lovely and not too dear, the only bad bit was the price of the ticket from the centre to the castle, if i remember right it was 8 Euro return for a adult, but it saves a 7Km round walk. The grounds are very well kept, one of the best in Ireland. Would go again