Amanda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Things to do nearby—active and cultural!
Graded trails with fab views--combine with coffee and cakes at the Cafe in the park or the Auld Bank Cafe in Gortin, or try lunch at the Glenpark Estate (just opposite the main entrance). Hike up Mullaghcarn and see the new giant sculpture!
Plenty of peaceful walks—just you and the deer!
25 habitants recommandent
Gortin Glen Forest Park
Glenpark RoadGraded trails with fab views--combine with coffee and cakes at the Cafe in the park or the Auld Bank Cafe in Gortin, or try lunch at the Glenpark Estate (just opposite the main entrance). Hike up Mullaghcarn and see the new giant sculpture!
Plenty of peaceful walks—just you and the deer!
Magical place dating back to the last ice age. Try wild swimming up close to otters! Great for paddle boarding too.
Gortin Glen Lakes
Lenamore RoadMagical place dating back to the last ice age. Try wild swimming up close to otters! Great for paddle boarding too.
Immerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. Café onsite. Great day out for all, and kids will love it.
59 habitants recommandent
Ulster American Folk Park
2 Mellon RdImmerse yourself in the story of the brave emigrants who made the journey across the Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. Café onsite. Great day out for all, and kids will love it.
Amazing private collection of WWII memorabilia and classic cars. Visits by appointment only.
The Abingdon Collection
16 Gortnagarn RoadAmazing private collection of WWII memorabilia and classic cars. Visits by appointment only.
The museum exhibitions bring alive the stories of the mill-owners, the mill-workers and the production of Irish Linen.
Sion Mills
The museum exhibitions bring alive the stories of the mill-owners, the mill-workers and the production of Irish Linen.
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.
8 habitants recommandent
OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory
155 Davagh RdCombining 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.
Neighbourhoods
The bustling county town of Omagh on the banks of the Strule River, boasts a multiplex cinema, an arts centre, pubs, cafés, a splendid swimming pool and leisure centre, several supermarkets and the grand Sacred Heart Cathedral.
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Omagh
The bustling county town of Omagh on the banks of the Strule River, boasts a multiplex cinema, an arts centre, pubs, cafés, a splendid swimming pool and leisure centre, several supermarkets and the grand Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Food scene
Only a couple of minutes stroll from the Gate Lodge, all our guests have loved The Millstone! Good food at a reasonable price, including vegetarian/vegan options, and great service. Best to reserve, especially at weekends--let me know, and I can arrange this for you.
The Millstone
1 Gortnagarn RdOnly a couple of minutes stroll from the Gate Lodge, all our guests have loved The Millstone! Good food at a reasonable price, including vegetarian/vegan options, and great service. Best to reserve, especially at weekends--let me know, and I can arrange this for you.
Just a few minutes drive, opposite the main entrance to Glenpark Forest Park. Restaurant open weekends with separate vegetarian/vegan menu and bar menu food available all week. Take a tour around the quirky former History Park before you eat!
Glenpark Estate
150 Glenpark RoadJust a few minutes drive, opposite the main entrance to Glenpark Forest Park. Restaurant open weekends with separate vegetarian/vegan menu and bar menu food available all week. Take a tour around the quirky former History Park before you eat!