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Ulster American Folk Park
Omagh, County Tyrone

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Activities & Attractions in County Tyrone

Whether you’re into adventure and exercise, history and heritage, a quiet day’s fishing or adrenaline pumping pursuits, County Tyrone has everything you want. Take a look at the top things to get up to in the O’Neill County.

The stars shine down on County Tyrone

The magnificent Sperrins mountain range in the heart of County Tyrone is home to an official Dark Skies location - one of the world’s best places for gazing at the constellations of stars spread across the skies above.

Now there’s an even better way to enjoy those dark skies and stars, at the OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory in Davagh forest. This centre has the latest technology, from holographic installations to virtual reality headsets with colourful, accessible interpretation panels and hands-on activities, as well as an enormous telescope for observing the skies above.

Walk among the nearby Beaghmore Stone Circles and you will easily conjure up the voices and echoes of the past. You will feel an energy here – perhaps a connection to the land of your ancestors. Whatever it is, you will be mesmerised by these seven ancient circles, considered among the finest Neolithic cairns in Ireland.

Make history a walk in the Park

The links between Tyrone and the New World are very strong. Here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the story of thousands of brave emigrants who journeyed across the Atlantic hundreds of years ago, at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Step back in time and wander through thatched cottages and log cabins. Meet characters in authentic costume who will show you traditional crafts, share their stories and even share some of their food.

Board a full-scale emigrant ship and experience for yourself the conditions faced by those setting sail for a new life in America. With 30 buildings and exhibits for you to explore - and loads for the kids to do - the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh is a unique experience.

Meet not one – but two - US Presidents

While we’re on the subject of Tyrone-US relations, come and discover the ancestral homes of two former US Presidents, Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson. Well, Tyrone people don’t do things by halves!

You’ll find the preserved Grant Ancestral Homestead in Ballygawley where Ulysses’ great-grandfather, John Simpson, was born. On your visit, you’ll find out some interesting historical nuggets about the 18th American President. Do you know what his middle initial stands for? You will.

The Wilson Ancestral Home is another historical gem that you’ll be glad you visited. Stroll around the small thatched, whitewashed cottage on the slopes of the Sperrin Mountains, the home of Judge James Wilson, grandfather of Woodrow Wilson.

In this original ‘white house’ near Strabane, you’ll discover some of the family's original furniture, including a tiny sleeping nook in the kitchen by the fire - and a portrait of the 28th President's grandfather over the fireplace. You may even bump into Wilson family members who still occupy the farmhouse next door!

The hills are alive

Stand on the ancient Hill of The O’Neill and you are standing on one of the most important sites in the history of Northern Ireland. Discover how this location in Dungannon was at the centre of a nine year war that changed the landscape forever.

The nearby Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre will bring the 400-year history of the stronghold to life for you. As it did for the dynastic O’Neill chieftains, the stunning elevated site offers you panoramic views from the height of a new glass-viewing tower.

Explore Harry’s place

If you’re a history buff or just love the wild outdoors, a trip to the enigmatic Harry Avery’s Castle site is a treat. It’s said to have been built in 1320 and named after Henry Aimhbreidh (Avery) a Gaelic chieftain of – you’ve guessed it – the famous O’Neill dynastic clan who died exactly one-hundred years before Columbus even set foot in America.

You’ll discover Irish chieftains of the time rarely built stone castles. Yes, the O’Neills always did things differently!

Crank up your adrenaline levels to ‘11’

If you’re into adventure sports, horse riding, biking or water sports, you’ll find something for all levels and ages on your doorstep. Check out the untouched beauty of Davagh Forest near Cookstown, a big favourite for mountain bikers. Its fast 16km red trail will keep you on your toes, but you can ride family-friendly and easy-going trails too. Or give the pump track and short skills course a go.

You’ll also love Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trails near Fivemiletown in the heart of the Clogher Valley. Choose its technical trail or take the kids on the fun trails – it’s up to you but it’s always a great day out.

For more thrill-seeking adventures, head to Todds Leap. If Blindfold Land Rover Driving, three-storey drops or body zorbing are your thing, get here now! Take a few hours and get away from it all on Gortin Glen Lakes where the wilderness and sheltered location make canoeing a total pleasure for you and the family. Saddle up at the Forest Stables in Fivemiletown and enjoy their new river trail.

Land yourself a beauty

Coarse fishing is available year round in the Sperrin waters, offering the angler a great choice including bream, roach, perch, eels and pike while the River Mourne is believed to be one of the best salmon rivers in Northern Europe.

Shop ‘til you drop

The bustling towns of Omagh and Dungannon are your ideal stop-off for a spot of high-street shopping, souvenir hunting or lazy-day browsing. If you fancy something one-off or unique, The Linen Green designer village just off the M1 motorway and 45 minutes from Belfast might just be the place for you.

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Dungannon Earls Walking Trail

Dungannon

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org

Type

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Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

You can take in all, or part, of the 7km route which stretches from the historic heritage site of Hill of The O’Neill to Railway Park and Drumcoo Park.

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Todds Leap Activity Centre

Ballygawley

Address

Todds Leap Road, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, BT70 2BW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8556 7170

enquiries@toddsleap.com

Type

Type:

Activity Centre

Days outs at Todds Leap are all about getting outdoors, spending time with friends and having lots of fun! There are over 20 action packed activities available including off road driving, a 500m zipline, a giant swing, a free fall drop zone,…

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Fintona Golf Club

Fintona

Address

1 Kiln Street, Fintona, County Tyrone, BT78 2BJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8284 1480

fintonagolfclub@btconnect.com

Type

Type:

Parkland Golf Course

The surrounding trees are magnificent and complement a picture-postcard setting. Often described as a '' hidden gem'' in Northern Ireland.

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Killeter Forest Trails

Killeter

Address

Killeter Forest, Tullycar Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7YB

Type

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Forest Parks

Pull on your walking boots and come enjoy a truly wonderful walking experience - one which has been defined by nature and refined by the seasons to provide an ever changing backdrop to the Killeter story.

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Moor Lough

Strabane

Address

Strabane, Co Tyrone

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Walking & Hiking

A quiet upland lake route in Strabane`s countryside

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Causeway Hill - from Killeter village

Address

Co Tyrone

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Walking & Hiking

An interesting walk on the southwestern edge of the Derg valley through scenic, seldom visited countryside. The highlight of this walk is the Causeway, an abandoned 1.5 mile stretch of the original Killeter to Pettigo Road.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Corick House Hotel Spa

Clogher

Address

20 Corick Road, Clogher, County Tyrone, BT76 0BZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8554 8216

reservations@corickcountryhouse.com

Type

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Spa and Well-being

The luxury Spa facility at Corick House offers guests a retreat from the stress of everyday life. Enjoy our relaxing thermal area, where you will delight in a state of the art hydro therapy massage pools with jets of therapeutic water.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Le Jardin Luxury Day Spa

Dungannon

Address

Unit 27, The Warehouse, The Linen Green, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT71 7HB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 3656

info@lejardinspas.com

Type

Type:

Spa and Well-being

Le Jardin Spa is a bold new concept to rise to the demand of the ever expanding and evolving health and wellbeing sector.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Gortin Lakes

Gortin

Address

Lenamore Road, Gortin, County Tyrone

Telephone
03003031777

gortinglenforestpark@fermanaghomagh.com

Type

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Walking & Hiking

This short off-road walk leads around Gortin Lakes with superb views of the Sperrins landscape. The path has recently been upgraded - the firm surface is of a good and consistent standard throughout the walk.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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Wellbrook Beetling Mill

Cookstown

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8674 8210

wellbrook@nationaltrust.org.uk

Price
Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

Type

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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.

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Price £3.75 to £18.75 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Davagh Forest Trails

Cookstown

Address

Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8676 9949

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Type

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Mountain Biking Trails

Located approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown, in the heart of the Sperrin Mountains, Davagh Forest offers gentle mountain biking and walking trails as well as an impressive 16km red trail with some rock slab drops you will never forget!

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Newtownstewart Castle

Newtownstewart

Address

Townhall Street, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, BT78 4AX

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Castle / Fort

The power of the O’Neill chieftains in Tyrone came to an end in 1607. Defeated in battle by English forces and fearful for their future, Hugh O’Neill and his allies fled Ireland in what has become known as the Flight of the Earls.

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Free

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Colin Chartres

Fivemiletown

Address

Erne Angling, Corcreevy, Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, BT75 0SA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8952 1224

colin@erneangling.com

Type

Type:

Coarse Fishing

Angling guide and casting instructor in the Lough Erne Area. Quality pike/trout fishing with equipment supplied if required. Fishing normally takes place on Upper or Lower Lough Erne from traditional fishing boat. All fishing methods catered for.

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Tullaghoge Fort

Tullyhogue

Address

Tullywiggan Road, Tullyhogue, County Tyrone, BT80 8UB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

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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).

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Free

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Cookstown Leisure Centre

Cookstown

Address

Fountain Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8QF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8676 3853

leisure@cookstown.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Spa and Well-being

One of the largest leisure centres in the province which offers a range of facilities including fitness studio, ten pin bowling, health studio, two swimming pools and a childrens adventure area.

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Woodlab Distillery

Moy

Address

237 Trewmount Road, Moy, County Tyrone, BT71 7ED

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8778 9344

ulrich@woodlabdistillery.com

Type

Type:

Distillery

The gin school at Woodlab Distillery is a unique experience in the science of harnessing nature to extract the flavour profiles present in their gin. Using a little bit of science they source the flavours of exotic botanicals and much more in the…

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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Establishment Features
- Wifi
Ardboe High Cross

Ardboe

Address

Battery Road, Ardboe, County Tyrone, BT80 0HU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Historic Site

A 10th Century Cross situated on a rocky height on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is a national monument which is believed to be the first High Cross of Ulster. The cross stands 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide.

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Free

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Pomeroy Forest and Magic Trails

Pomeroy

Address

56 Tanderagee Road, Pomeroy, County Tyrone, BT70 3DS

Telephone
+44 (0) 3000 132 132

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Type

Type:

Forest Parks

Journey through nature and spark your imagination all year round. A diverse 176 hectare woodland offering gentle trails and an unparalleled experience for both young and old on the outskirts of Pomeroy.

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Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Free parking is available on site within the Courtyard and in front of the new Pomeroy Forest. Disabled access parking for cars, coaches and minibuses is available.
Branny Ramble Walk

Dungannon

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org

Type

Type:

Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

Circular route on minor countryside roads with views of counties Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, Antrim, Armagh, Monaghan, Down, Fermanagh and Leitrim.

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Omagh Golf Club

Omagh

Address

83a Dublin Road, Omagh, Tyrone, BT78 1HQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8224 3160

omaghgolfclub@gmail.com

Type

Type:

Parkland Golf Course

Founded in 1910, this club is located one mile from the town centre on the Belfast/Dublin road. It boasts a fine 18 hole parkland course 6,165 yards in length, with a par of 71. Visitors and society meetings are always welcome to enjoy the ...

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Catering
- Restaurant on site