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less than 2 miles

  1. A blacksmith at the fire with a couple looking on

    Castledawson

    Address

    176 Hillhead Road, Castledawson, County Londonderry, BT45 8BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7946 8310

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    This Blacksmith’s Cottage, still in its original state, dates back to the late 18th or early 19th Century. One half of the building comprises the dwelling area; the other half is where the Blacksmith plied his trade.

less than 5 miles

  1. Image inside the visitor centre at Lough Neagh Fishery

    Toomebridge

    Address

    4 Bannside, Toomebridge, County Antrim, BT41 3SB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7965 0618

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Providing tourists with in-depth and informative insight into the fishing industry on the Lough and the various fish species found there, including the epic 6,000 km migration of eels to and from the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Creative Zone
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg. 
Church Island.
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Exhibition
    Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Creative Zone
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg
    Open Ground - The Strand at Lough Beg. 
Church Island.

    Bellaghy

    Address

    45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8HT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 7444

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £29.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Seamus Heaney HomePlace takes you on an inspiring journey through the life and work of one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Situated between his two childhood homes at Mossbawn and The Wood, and only a few hundred yards from St Mary’s Church,…

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £29.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  3. Image of white buildings lining a stone laneway

    Bellaghy

    Address

    Castle Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Built around 1619 by Sir Baptist Jones, Bellaghy Bawn is a fortified house and bawn (the defensive wall surrounding an Irish tower house).

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. A church on an island on Lough Beg
    Church Island on Lough Beg
    A church on an island on Lough Beg
    Church Island on Lough Beg

    Bellaghy

    Address

    Ballydermot Road, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8LF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    Church Island is a small island on Lough Beg - 1.5 miles from Bellaghy. On a visit to the island you will discover the ruins of an old church with no spire.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  5. A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.
    A couple walking through gardens of Ballyscullion park with the Georgian House in the background.
    A couple in the gardens of Ballyscullion Estate.
    A couple having tea during a guided tour if the estate.

    Bellaghy

    Address

    61 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7938 6235

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Ballyscullion Park is a private house, home of Richard and Rosalind Mulholland and their family, and is available for visits by prior arrangement to its beautiful historic gardens and grounds.

more than 5 miles

  1. Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Two couples exploring Hill of the O'Neill
    Image of a brass cow
    A couple looking out through a window across Dungannon
    A man looking in the display cases
    Image of Hill of the O'Neill from above
    Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Two couples exploring Hill of the O'Neill
    Image of a brass cow
    A couple looking out through a window across Dungannon
    A man looking in the display cases
    Image of Hill of the O'Neill from above

    Dungannon

    Address

    26 Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8772 8600

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £9.50 Activity

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    Ranfurly House is an impressive Victorian building located in Dungannon and gateway to the ancient site of Hill of The O’Neill.  Hill of The O’Neill is one of the most important heritage sites in Ireland with breath taking panoramic views over seven…

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £9.50 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  2. Girls pictured with a woman in period dress outside an old thatched cottage with a red door
    Image of a white cottage
    Image of the inside of a cottage with wooden table and chairs, old kettles and an old clock
    Dresser with different china, a wooden bench seat and an old picture
    Girls pictured with a woman in period dress outside an old thatched cottage with a red door
    Image of a white cottage
    Image of the inside of a cottage with wooden table and chairs, old kettles and an old clock
    Dresser with different china, a wooden bench seat and an old picture

    Ballygawley

    Address

    45 Dergenagh Road, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, BT70 1TW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8555 7133

    Price

    Free

    Gradings

    • Three Star Quality Assurance
    Three Star Quality Assurance

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Explore the cottage of the Simpson family with close ties to Ulysses Simpson Grant, the Commander of the victorious Union troops in the American Civil War. U.S. Grant served two terms as U.S. President and visited the homeland.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Image of the OM building light up with a projection
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the sun
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the sky
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the moon
    Image of the OM building light up with a projection
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the sun
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the sky
    A couple with headphones watching the outdoor projection of the moon

    Co. Tyrone

    Address

    Davagh Forest, 155 Davagh Road, Co. Tyrone, Tyrone, BT79 8JQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8676 0681

    Price

    Price £3.90 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Observatory / Planetarium

    A film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a journey through time and space.

    Price

    Price £3.90 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  4. Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta Swatragh's Famine Story Visitor Centre
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot
    Gorta Swatragh's Famine Story Visitor Centre
    Gorta, Swatragh’s Famine Story Dr Mooney's famine pot

    Swatragh

    Address

    2-4 Kilrea Road, Swatragh, County Londonderry, BT46 5QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7940 1206

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology, our new visitor experience features the incredible legacy of Dr. Mooney. His surgery and soup kitchen provided aid to the local community during An Gorta Mór.

  5. A couple looking up at a telescope at the OM Dark Sky Observatory
    A tour guide talking to a family of four
    Two kids trying on VR headsets while there parents watch
    A couple sitting outside with headphones watching the projection on OM building
    A mother and sun looking up at a blue sky
    A couple looking up at a telescope at the OM Dark Sky Observatory
    A tour guide talking to a family of four
    Two kids trying on VR headsets while there parents watch
    A couple sitting outside with headphones watching the projection on OM building
    A mother and sun looking up at a blue sky

    Davagh Forest

    Address

    155 Davagh Road, Davagh Forest, County Tyrone, BT79 8JQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8676 0681

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Observatory / Planetarium

    Take a journey through time and space with a visitor experience that’s out of this world. Book your visit to Northern Ireland’s only International Dark Sky Park.

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  6. Maghera

    Address

    Urbalshinny Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5PD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Nestled in a secluded area located 2.5 miles to the North West of Maghera, Tirkane is a well preserved Sweathouse or Sauna.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  7. Family walking on boardwalk
    Family at start of OM Solar walk with guide
    Family looking over a wooden bridge at a small river
    Family with young boy pointing his phone into the sky
    Family looking at signage on the OM Solar Walk
    Family walking over a bridge on OM Solar Walk
    Family at Beaghmore Stone Circles with guide
    Family looking up into a bright blue sky
    Family walking on boardwalk
    Family at start of OM Solar walk with guide
    Family looking over a wooden bridge at a small river
    Family with young boy pointing his phone into the sky
    Family looking at signage on the OM Solar Walk
    Family walking over a bridge on OM Solar Walk
    Family at Beaghmore Stone Circles with guide
    Family looking up into a bright blue sky

    Co. Tyrone

    Address

    Davagh Forest, 155 Davagh Road, Co. Tyrone, County Tyrone, BT79 8JQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8676 0681

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    A 3.4km Solar Walk linking the observed solar system in the sky with the astronomical solar and lunar alignments at the ancient site of Beaghmore Stone Circles.

  8. Errigal Kerrogue

    Dungannon

    Address

    54 Errigal Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT702DE

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    This site was originally a pre-Norman monastic site associated with St Ciaran (Dachiarag). It is referred to in the Annals in 810 & 838.

  9. Moneymore

    Address

    20 Springhill Road, Moneymore, County Londonderry, BT45 7NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8674 8210

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Step back to 1912 as you experience the Lenox-Conyngham home on the morning they left to board Titanic. See the exhibition, featuring pieces from the Titanic era, including 11-year-old Eileen Lenox-Conyngham’s letter, written on Titanic headed paper.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. Image of the stones at Knockoneill Court Tomb

    Swatragh

    Address

    Knockoneil Road, Swatragh, County Londonderry, BT51 5DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Archaeological sites

    A megalithic tomb, dating to the Neolitic or New Stone Age (2000-4000) is found in Knockoneill. It gets its name from the semi-circular forecourt of upright stones that lead to a gallery.

    Price

    Free
  11. Magherafelt

    Address

    60 Iniscarn Road, Desertmartin, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 5NG

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Iniscarn Forest is located at the edge of the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the slopes of Slieve Gallion and near the town of Magherafelt.

  12. A mature couple and their dog walk through grass away from an Irish thatched cottage.
    A mature couple walking towards an Irish thatched white cottage with red door.
    A mature couple and their dog walk through grass away from an Irish thatched cottage.
    A mature couple walking towards an Irish thatched white cottage with red door.

    Augher

    Address

    Springtown Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8772 8600

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Visit the childhood home of the much-loved Victorian novelist William Carleton, well versed in Irish folklore and described by Yeats as ‘the greatest novelist of Ireland’.

    Price

    Free
  13. Standing stones at a Dolmen
    Standing and horizontal stones at a Dolmen
    Stones at a Dolmen
    Standing stones at a Dolmen
    Standing and horizontal stones at a Dolmen
    Stones at a Dolmen

    Maghera

    Address

    Tirnony Road, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT46 5RE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    One mile north of Maghera stands a prehistoric tomb at least 4,000 - 6,000 years old. Dolmens are tomb structures with standing stones and a horizontal capstone, found in a number of places in Ireland.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  14. Image of Donaghmore High Cross and the town

    Donaghmore

    Address

    Castlecaulfield Road, Donaghmore, Tyrone, BT70 3HB

    Telephone

    +44 (030) 0013 2132

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    It was cobbled together from two different crosses in the 18th century (note the obvious join halfway up the shaft) and now stands outside the churchyard.

    The carved biblical scenes are similar to those on the Ardboe cross. The nearby Heritage…

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