Drum Manor Forest Park near Cookstown in Northern Ireland is open to the public every day. Outdoor activities include camping and touring, walking trails, gardens and a play park. There’s also a large car park with toilets.
The Jungle NI is a leading outdoor adventure centre offering exciting activities, events and funky accommodation suitable for all ages, nestled in an enchanting woodland in the very heart of Northern Ireland.
Safely secured and floating on our 12-acre fresh water lake, which sits surrounded by treelines and quaint rural countryside, come and enjoy a session splashing around in nature’s ultimate playground. All that’s needed is a wetsuit and a buoyancy aid (provided by us) and you’re free to explore the bumps, bends, bridges, towers, slides and jumps that extend across the gigantic inflatable Aqua Park.
The Beaghmore Stone Circles are located at the foot of the Sperrin mountains – one of the few areas in Northern Ireland unaffected by light pollution.
Beaghmore (Bheitheach Mhór), meaning “big place of birch trees”, was once a dense woodland before being cleared by Neolithic farmers. Hearths and deposits of flint tools found here have been carbon dated to 2900-2600BC.
The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests. It includes a unique network of walking and mountain biking trails that cater for all abilities.
An International Dark Sky Park. A lack of light pollution at Davagh Forest means the night sky is at its darkest – and at its best to really see the stars.
Here you will experience unrivalled and wondrous views of the night sky, one of only 78 places around the globe with official International Dark Sky accreditation.
The Giants of the Sperrins Sculpture Trail is a hugely exciting and innovative tourism project created to showcase the epic stories associated with the Sperrins, the inspirational nature of the landscape and the giant spirit of its people. The trail consists of three distinct, innovative, and unique yet linked artworks by the internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo.
A diverse woodland of 175 hectares where the existing trails have been developed to create a series of magical trails through Pomeroy Forest, featuring 18 nature-based sculptures that can be used as an interactive play experience, and an immersive nature trail that showcases the flora and fauna of the forest.
The Ulster American Folk Park is an open-air museum just outside Omagh, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. With more than 30 exhibit buildings to explore, the museum tells the story of three centuries of Irish emigration. Using costumed guides and displays of traditional crafts, the museum focuses on those who left Ulster for America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
The only theatre venue of its kind in Mid Ulster, the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre offers a wide range of entertainment throughout the year including concerts, comedy, children’s performances, dance, drama and community and visual arts.
Set in wild mountain scenery, Lough Fea is one of the many delightful lakes dotted throughout the Sperrins Region. The 4.15km (approx 1 hour) walkway around Lough Fea is a haven for local walkers and tourists alike.
The Argory was built in the 1820s and its hillside location has wonderful views over the gardens and 320 acre wooded estate bordering the River Blackwater. Take a stroll around the delightful gardens or for the more energetic along the woodland and riverside way-marked trails. This location also has an onsite cafe where you can enjoy a nice coffee.
This tranquil riverside woodland was once part of the Killymoon Castle estate. Follow its circular stone path through the mix of ancient woodland and new planting and you’ll find stunning wildflower displays in spring, spectacular views of the castle and countryside, abundant wildlife, and rich autumn colour.
Handsome Irish gentry house which remains unchanged since the 1900’s, surrounded by its 130-hectare (320-acre) wooded riverside estate. Beautiful walks, a second-hand bookshop, adventure playground and award-winning tea-room provide retreats for children and adults alike.