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  1. Magherafelt

    Address

    336 Hillhead Road, Knockloughrim, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 8QT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7963 1510

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Knockloughrim Windmill is positioned on the outskirts of the village of Knockloughrim situated on high ground. The mill was locally known as "Palmer's Folly" after its builder. The sails were destroyed by a great wind in the 1890's.

  2. 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
  3. 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 £10.00 to £24.00 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 £10.00 to £24.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

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

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  4. 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.

more than 5 miles

  1. Image of the towers on the hill with the sun setting behind them
    Image of the front of Ranfurly house from through a celtic circle
    Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Image of the towers at Hill of the O'Neill from below
    A table with glass case in the middle in the centre
    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
    Image of the towers on the hill with the sun setting behind them
    Image of the front of Ranfurly house from through a celtic circle
    Man dressed in costume leading a group
    Image of the towers at Hill of the O'Neill from below
    A table with glass case in the middle in the centre
    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 £2.50 to £3.50 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 £2.50 to £3.50 Activity

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • 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 Castle Caulfield ruins

    Castlecaulfield

    Address

    Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield, County Tyrone, BT70 3NL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Ruins of mansion built by Sir Toby Caulfield in 1619. Gatehouse with murder-holes and Caulfield arms. Plaque to poet Charles Wolfe (1791-1823) at nearby Anglican church.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. 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 £5.00 Activity

    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 £5.00 Activity

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  5. Group of people listening to a man in costume in front of Benburb castle

    Benburb

    Address

    Main Street, Benburb, County Tyrone, BT71 7JZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3214

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Benburb Castle is dramatically sited on the cliff edge above the River Blackwater in the grounds of Benburb Servite Priory. It was built by Sir Richard Wingfield in around 1615, on or near the site of a stronghold of Shane O’Neill.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  6. A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind
    A family walking through the forest.
    Family walking on a path in the forest
    Family walking on a path with castle ruins in the background
    Family in a play park
    Family having a picnic
    Family with bikes at a pond
    Children on bikes with parents walking behind

    Cookstown

    Address

    Drum Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8UN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 3165

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The attractive eighteenth-century demesne is now a forest park. Colourful in spring and autumn with a shrub, butterfly and Japanese garden, arboretum, ponds and mixed woodlands.

  7. Midsummer view of St Macartans
    The stained glass window at Mcartans Chapel
    A mature couple looking at the Carleton trail sign with St Macartans (Forth) Chapel in the background
    Midsummer view of St Macartans
    The stained glass window at Mcartans Chapel
    A mature couple looking at the Carleton trail sign with St Macartans (Forth) Chapel in the background

    Augher

    Address

    Springtown Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7818 186 979

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Churches & Sacred Sites

    St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel was constructed from 1838-1846 and is located on the Carleton Trail and Ulster Way, set in the heart of the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  8. A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest
    A woman walking along a path in Davagh Forest.
    Family Walking through a forest
    A river running through Davagh Forest

    Cookstown

    Address

    Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest is an International Dark Sky Park and lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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.

  13. Cookstown

    Address

    20 Wellbrook Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8674 8210

    Price

    Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Wellbrook is nestled in an idyllic wooded valley. As you come over the hill and see the river, the mill, its water wheel and traditional cottage, it looks as if nothing could disturb the tranquillity.

    Price

    Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Three girls walking through the doors of Killymoon Castle
    Three girls walking through the doors of Killymoon Castle

    Cookstown

    Address

    11 Castle Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8JY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8676 4173

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Killymoon castle sits in picturesque surroundings overlooking the Ballinderry River on the outskirts of Cookstown just 50 miles from Belfast by car. The castle is a grade A listed building designed by the famous architect John Nash.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. 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.

  16. Image of a couple looking over to the fort
    Arial image of the fort
    Arial image of the fort and surrounding fields
    Image of a smiling couple admiring a tree
    Image of a couple looking over to the fort
    Arial image of the fort
    Arial image of the fort and surrounding fields
    Image of a smiling couple admiring a tree

    Tullyhogue

    Address

    Tullywiggan Road, Tullyhogue, County Tyrone, BT80 8UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Tullaghoge Fort was a royal power centre which came to historical prominence in the 11th Century when it was a dynastic centre for Cenel nEogain (later the O’Neills).

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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