Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park 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 Checked on nidirect (official NI government site): £5 per car per day (2026/27). Figure shown as the family price is the car charge. |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | Dry days; arrive early at weekends. |
| 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 |
| Parking | Car entry charge. (£5 per car per day) |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Forest park at the foot of the Mournes with river walks, stepping stones and follies (car entry charge). |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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