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Coillte
Pavillion
there’s something for all ages to explore, discover and engage with.
Nestled among the historic courtyard and walled gardens, the Coillte Pavilion at Avondale Forest Park is a free to enter, immersive exhibition that tells the story of Coillte’s work in forestry, innovation, and climate action.
There’s something for all ages to explore, discover and engage with. The pavilion is built with innovative wood construction methods including the use of glulam beams – high strength engineered wooden beams that can replace structural steel.
Inside the pavilion you can uncover the story of forestation in Ireland through the centuries. How it was, how it is, and how it might look in the future. Discover the role that trees have played, and continue to play for our climate, our people, and our wildlife and the important work that Coillte is doing to restore and manage our forests, and to maintain and protect them for future generations.
immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the forest.
Spending time amongst the trees is good for your health. Understand the importance of trees as a renewable resource and learn about the innovative wood products that are being produced and used to build structures all around the world. Discover the essential role that trees play in climate change and that sustainable forest management can help our planet to recover.
And explore the future of forestry a vibrant industry that employs over 12,000 people in Ireland today. In the 21st century Coillte are working to ensure that our forests all over Ireland, including this one at Avondale, will be here for centuries to come. When you visit the Pavilion, you will leave appreciating that the wellbeing of our forests today, has a huge impact on all our tomorrows.
Opening hours of the Coillte Pavilion may vary from those of the Forest Park so please check details here.
