The Education Centre, Glendalough   

The Education Centre in Glendalough is situated in Bolger's Cottage, on the Miners' Road by the Upper Lake, Glendalough. The centre is open during office hours from Monday to Friday, and is open all year round. If there are staff in the building, the door will be open and if you are passing, you are welcome to come in and have a look at our displays.

The Education Programme

The Education Centre offers a varied programme. Most groups will be catered for in the list below, but we will try and accommodate other groups with other requirements.

Primary Schools

The primary schools programme focuses on nature awareness, with themed days for the various age groups. For junior and senior infants we offer Nature for Infants. First to fourth classes can choose between a Bug Safari, a Jungle Exploration, and Wildlife and Wilderness. Fifth and sixth classes may choose Take a Hike or a Habitats Day. All age groups may choose to do a more generic Nature Awareness day.

Secondary Schools

The secondary schools programme focuses on ecology and geography fieldwork, for both leaving cert and junior cert students. All our programmes comply with the curriculum requirements. We also offer a programme for transition year students.

Summer Projects

Nature awareness days are available to summer project groups. Children can discover nature through a series of fun activities.

Training Courses for Teachers

Each year we run a successful training course for primary school teachers.

Senior Citizen Groups

Many older groups like to visit the Park. They may avail of a lecture, a short guided walk, or even a treasure hunt.

How To Book

All bookings are taken by phone. Find out more about booking requirements and practicalities here.

Postal address:

The Education Centre, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Kilafin, Laragh, Co. Wicklow

Telephone:

0404 45656