If you’re visiting Glenveagh National Park over the Christmas Holidays the opening hours of our Visitor Services are:

The National Park including the Castle Gardens, footpath and trail network, car park and toilet facilities are open throughout the entire holiday period for you to explore and experience a quiet peaceful moment with nature.

The dedicated Visitor Services (i.e. Visitor Centre, Castle & Shuttle Buses) are closed between 25th December 2024 and 1st January 2025 inclusive, with full services operating from the 2nd January 2025.
Duty Ranger and maintenance staff will continue to operate in the Park throughout this time.

The Glen ‘Walkers’ bus will not be operating on the weekend of the 28th and 29th December, full service will recommence on the 4th January 2025.

The Tearooms at the Castle are closed on Christmas Eve 24th & Christmas Day 25th. They re-open on Boxing Day 26th from 10am until 4pm and thereafter until New Year’s Eve when they open from 10am until 3pm and New Year’s Day 10am – 4pm.

*Please note, it is a 4km walk each way (8km return trip) from the Carpark to the Castle, Gardens & Tearooms.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all the staff at Glenveagh National Park.