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Visitor Attractions - Parks
HERE is a selection of little gems from the Tyrone collection of
scenic, heritage and historical treasures, which welcome visitors.
Use the phone numbers to check opening times, which may be seasonal.
Many of these delightful places to visit are free.
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Dungannon Park
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Peatlands Park
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Be dazzled by the colourful floral displays throughout the
seasons from the spring daffodils and rhododendrons to the
russets of autumn.
Watch the swans on the troutfishing lake and enjoy the walking
and cycling trails. Children's play & picnic area.
Directions: On the edge of Dungannon
Tel: (028) 8772 7327
Fax: (028) 8772 9169
Email: dungannonpark@utvinternet.com
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Capture the essence of Bog lands in this unique park. Stroll
along boardwalks and safely see wildflowers close up. Accessible
to wheelchair travelling Independently.
Directions: Just off M1 near Dungannon junction 13
33 Derryhubert Road, Dungannon, BT71 6NW
Tel: (028) 3885 1102
Fax: (028) 3885 1821
Web: www.peatlandsni.gov.uk
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Barrontop Fun Farm
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Favour Royal
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Feed the farm animals including some very rare breeds. Take
a cart ride and spend an hour in the adventure playground,
followed by a good farm tea! You can now also enjoy the fun
in our large indoor bouncy castle. Walks with panoramic views
of the Sperrins are a new addition.
35 Barron Rd, Donemana, Strabane
Tel: (028) 7139 8649
Fax: (028) 7139 7976
Email: barrontop@hotmail.co.uk
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Situated between Augher and Aughnacloy. Wild flower meadow
and deer lawn. St Patrick's chair, a gigantic Druid stone,
with nearby Well credited with healing powers.
Customer Services Manager
Forest Service
Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST BT4 3SB
Tel: +44 2890 524480
Fax: +44 2890 524570
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Ulster- American Folk Park
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This awardwinning museum tells the story of three centuries
of emigration. Old & new world exhibits include Irish
thatched cottages & American log cabins, linked by a full-
scale emigration ship. Year round events programme.
Directions: 3 miles north of Omagh on the main A5 road to
Strabane
Open: April–Sept: Mon-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, museum closes
6.00pm.
Sun/Public holidays: 11.00am-5.00pm,
museum closes 6.30pm.
Oct-March: Mon-Fri 10.30am-3.30pm,
museum closes 5.00pm. Closed weekends & public holidays.
Adm. Charge. Accessible to wheelchair users with assistance.
2 Mellon Road, Castletown, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 5QY
Tel: (028) 8224 3292
Fax: (028) 8224 2241
Email: info@uafp.co.uk
Web: www.folkpark.com
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