Education Centre, Knocksink Wood: How To Book
Please note that our diary fills up VERY quickly. So, please, if you wish to book a place, ring early - months before you wish to come!
- We only take bookings by phone (01-2866609).
- Our service is free of charge.
- We insist that groups bring at least one adult leader for every 10 children. These leaders are responsible for the supervision of the group.
- Secondary school groups may be sent a worksheet for their fieldwork. The school must photocopy one worksheet for each student.
Practicalities
All our activities are free of charge.
Groups must be accompanied by at least one adult leader for every ten children. Arrival without the specified number of leaders may result in the group being turned away.
Accompanying adults are responsible for the supervision of the children at all times.
Minibuses can drive up into the Reserve. There is a car park beside the Education Centre. Larger buses must leave their passengers off at the entrance to the Nature Reserve.
Children are advised to bring full rain gear and suitable footwear, wear old clothes, and bring a spare pair of clothes.
Please telephone one week before arrival to re-confirm your booking.
How to Find Us
Knocksink Wood Education Centre is located within Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve in the village of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. The road to the Education Centre is narrow and twisty, with low trees and a steep entrance at a sharp angle to the main road.
From the N11:
Take the junction sign-posted for Enniskerry, and follow the R117 to the village.
Keep right at the clock tower, and then right again at the next crossroads.
You will pass a church on the left. The entrance to the Nature Reserve is on your left as you come around a bend (marked with a concealed entrance sign).
From Kilternan:
Follow the R117 from Kilternan. As you approach Enniskerry the road forks at a petrol station. Both roads lead to Enniskerry, but take the right hand fork. The entrance to the Reserve is on the right as you come around a bend (marked with a concealed entrance sign).