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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. Fully guided by an experienced tour guide, the centre will give visitors a unique opportunity to experience the night sky as it is rarely viewed.
Combining the latest tech, from holographic installations to virtual reality headsets, to bespoke evening audio-visual shows, visitors to the centre will be able to explore our solar system, star-gaze using telescopes to view the night sky without light pollution as Davagh is the only official ‘dark sky’ park in NI.
Davagh Forest has one of the ‘darkest skies’ in Ireland, which means there is so little light pollution that there are crystal clear views of star constellations and the Milky Way.
Near the ancient Beaghmore Stone Circles, at the foot of the Sperrin mountains, the observatory is at the heart of a rich landscape of substantial archaeological and cultural significance and a history which spans millennia.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Guided Tours Available
- Open Evenings
- Open Mondays
- Open Sundays
Catering
- Picnic Area
Children & Infants
- Baby changing facilities
- Children's outdoor play area
- Suitable for Children
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Accommodation nearby
- Cater for school groups
- Event venue
- First Aid
- Gift vouchers
- Groups accepted
- Groups catered for
- Lift/Elevator
- Online Booking
- Route maps available
- Self guided walks/cycle rides
- Shop
- Showers
- Talks
- Toilets
- Visitor information
- Wi-fi available
- Workshop
Leisure Facilities
- Wifi
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- On site parking
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
- American Express accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Provider Preferences
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Film or TV location
- Forest Location
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
- Indoor Attraction
- Non smoking establishment
- Outdoor Attraction
- Unique venue
Specialist Features
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 activity |
| Over 60 | £3.50 activity |
| Under 16 | £3.50 activity |
To avoid disappointment pre-booking is advisable. Walk ins may be accommodated depending on availability.
Group rates available. Please contact us for group tours and information for tour operators.
Explore More
Davagh Forest Trails, CookstownLocated 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!
Davagh Forest, CookstownThe 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.
Events
Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Sunday, 23rd February 2025
OM Odyssey Outdoor Film ProjectionA film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a journey through time and space.
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- Stars and Stones Experience
