
nature reserve · museum
Bog of Allen Nature Centre
A great rainy-day nature-reserve in Rathangan
Today: moderate rain · 16°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Entry
Moderate
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 2–18+

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The Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Rathangan, County Kildare is run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC). Their aim is to conserve a representative portion of Irish peatlands for future generations to enjoy.

What parents should know
The Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Rathangan, County Kildare is run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC).
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Opening hours
Monday10am – 4pm
Tuesday10am – 4pm
Wednesday10am – 4pm
Thursday10am – 4pm
Friday10am – 4pm
Closed all weekends except for special weekend openings May–September. Check events page for specific dates of weekend openings.
Seasonal details
Closures: Saint Patrick's Day (03-17), Easter Monday 2026 (04-06), Early May Bank Holiday (05-04), June Bank Holiday (06-01), Peatland Conference Day 1 (06-08), Peatland Conference Day 2 (06-09), Peatland Conference Day 3 (06-10), August Bank Holiday (08-03), October Bank Holiday (10-26), Christmas Day (12-25)
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Rathangan





