Murlough National Nature Reserve
Murlough National Nature Reserve is a garden, park & outdoor in County Down, Northern Ireland. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged. |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | Any day; dune boardwalk. |
| School holiday tip | Northern Ireland schools break around the end of June and return in late August or early September, so July is the local peak. Visitors from England and Wales get quieter days in June and early July. |
| Best ages | All ages |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Sand dunes and beach below the Mourne Mountains (NT; parking charge). |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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