Cookstown District Council
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Retail & Shopping in Cookstown
Cookstown, set in the heart of the picturesque Sperrin Mountains, aspires to be the ‘Capital Town of Mid Ulster’ by 2012. The town possesses the longest and widest street in Ireland and provides a home to many unique shops and businesses, making it an ideal shoppers paradise. The town offers a fabulous choice of shopping including exceptional family owned independent shops situated alongside an abundance of high street names. On Saturdays, Cookstown’s main shopping area comes alive with an effervescent, busy street market which has a Royal Charter dating back to the 17th Century.
Cookstown’s proximity to the rest of Northern Ireland makes it extremely accessible, whilst its distinctive layout and colourful shop fronts make it easy to navigate. On-street parking and free car parking provides ease of access to the many shops and businesses.
