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The Bog of Allen Nature Centre, in Lullymore, near Rathangan in Co. Kildare is an international centre for peatland education, conservation and research run by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council.
The turf fire was the main source of heating and cooking in 19th century Ireland. At the Bog of Allen Nature Centre you can explore the typical interior of a traditional Irish cottage. The furnishings were utilitarian and included a dresser to hold the delf and a settle bed placed next to the fire for extra warmth. there was no television, people entertained themselves with story telling, conversation and music.
The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is a fun and exciting day out for children and families of all ages and interests.
There are three areas for activities and exploration at the centre:
The Peatland Museum: See the reconstructed habitats of lake, fen and bog representing 10,000 years of history.
The biodiversity gardens and greenhouse of carnivorous plants (Flytraps): Flytraps is a greenhouse of insect eating plants which are found in bogs all over the world and is the largest collection in Ireland and Britain.
Lodge Bog - a living raised bog habitat: a living bog nature reserve in the Bog of Allen. Here you can find live sundews, feel the watery bog move and listen for the Curlew calling. There is a boardwalk on the site and a seating area for you to take in all the sights and sounds.
The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is only a short 34 minute drive from the Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club. From the hotel, head west, turn right then left toward Straffan Road. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Straffan Road, turn left onto Main Street, continue onto Parson St, turn right onto Newtown Road, turn right onto Long Road and continue to follow R408. Turn left onto R407, turn right onto Mainham Woods, R408 turns left and becomes Curryhills Park, continue onto Church View Lawns, turn right onto R403, take a slight left onto R414 and Bog of Allen Nature Centre will be on your right.
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