Ulster American Folk Park

Journey back in time at the Ulster American Folk Park, from the Old World of Ulster to the New World of America.  The Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of Ulster people’s emigration to North American in the 18^th & 19^th Centuries.

Wander the well-trodden pathways and traditional farmhouses, learning what life was like in rural Ulster. Step on-board the full-scale emigrant ship and experience what the cramped quarters were like on the dangerous journey to America. Emerge into the ‘New world’ and find out how Ulster peoples emigration had an impact through North America.  

Don’t miss the traditional craft demonstrations by talented costumed guides, from wool spinning to willow weaving.

Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House

Stand on the Hill of The O’Neill and you are standing on one of the most important sites in the history of Ireland.  You can clearly see the domed drumlins of Tyrone, gleaming Lough Neagh, the Sperrin Mountains and the Mournes, and onwards as far as the counties of Cavan and Monaghan, part of the province of Ulster in O’Neill’s times.  A stronghold of noblemen, a place of authority and power. A region ruled for over 400 years by one of the most powerful dynasties in Ulster – The O’Neills.

Discover how this location was at the centre of a nine year war that changed the landscape of Ulster forever. Visitors will be met with a welcoming smile instead of a threatening sword and we won’t expect you to walk far for your food and drink, just nip in to our great coffee shop for a tasty treat. See 360 degree panoramic views of seven counties of Ulster from glass tower.

An Creagán

An Creagán is a superb site with a range of facilities and activities for families, couples, individuals and groups. Located between the historic town of Omagh and the market town of Cookstown at the foothills of the majestic Sperrin Mountains.

Set in breathtaking surroundings you can recharge your batteries and enjoy one of the many walks and cycle trials on the grounds and take in the sights and sounds as you pedal or walk through the open landscape and forest trails. Or perhaps just enjoy the beauty, peace and quiet and relax in our picnic area by the community garden and pond.

OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory

Take a journey through time and space with a visitor experience that’s out of this world. Northern Ireland’s only International Dark Sky Park with fully guided tours, 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.