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THE BURREN

VISITOR CENTRE

Gateway to the Burren

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Why Visit?

The Burren Exhibition

 

The essential introduction to this world-famous UNESCO Geopark, and to thousands of years of history.

Village Tours

Discover Kilfenora, City of Crosses, a village steeped in tradition, antiquity and ecclesiastical importance.

The Kilfenora Céilí Band Exhibition

 

A unique exhibition dedicated

to the renowned band, and the musical tradition of North Clare.

Cafe

Homemade breakfast, soups, sandwiches, snacks and drinks in our old vernacular cottage.

Local Craft & Souvenir Shop

 

Unique, locally crafted art, gifts and souvenirs made in Kilfenora, The Burren and County Clare.

Tourist Information

Maps, guides, discount vouchers,

and bespoke advice on where to go, what to see, and how to get there.

Experience The Burren: 
its landscape, people, heritage and music

Visiting The Burren?

The Burren Geopark

As a UNESCO Global Geopark, the Burren is internationally recognised as a place with unique geology, landscape and culture.

The Burren National Park

 

A designated natural

National State Park in the

South-East corner of The Burren, with marked hiking trails and walks.

The Burren Way

The Burren Way is a 123km linear walking trail which follows a mix of Green Roads, pathways, and minor roads to take in stunning scenery.

The Burren Lowlands

 

The North-East region of The Burren where Clare meets Galway.

Rich in ancient monuments, landscapes and culture.

The Wild Atlantic Way

 

The mesmerizing karst landscape of The Burren joins the Atlantic Ocean in views, landscapes and cliff faces which appear to be out of this world. 

The Burren Discovery Trail

 

A looped touring route through mystical landscapes over 330 million years in the making, which takes in key locations of the inner Burren. 

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Image by Colin C Murphy

VISITOR REVIEW

Wonderful exhibition about The Burren, past and present. Helpful staff, free maps, great giftshop and really reasonably priced café made our stop well worthwhile.

Opening Hours

Our Exhibition, Craft Shop, Tea Rooms and Information Desk will be open Thursday to Monday 9.30am-4pm November to February.

We are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Contact us

The Burren Visitor Centre,

Kilfenora

Co. Clare

V95 W523

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